Dippin' Dots

Dippin' Dots is a flash-frozen beaded ice cream company that leverages its proprietary cryogenic technology for applications in the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries through its subsidiary, Dippin' Dots Cryogenics. The company's patented process uses liquid nitrogen to flash-freeze biological materials, such as probiotics, bacterial cultures, and vaccines, into small pellets that are optimized for freeze-drying and long-term storage. This technology maintains the integrity of sensitive media cultures and provides a high surface-area-to-volume ratio for efficient processing. Headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky, the company offers both specialized equipment sales and contract manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and agricultural sectors. In 2022, Dippin' Dots was acquired by J&J Snack Foods Corp for $222 million.