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Now that the sun is out and we can travel anywhere in our county, you might be thinking of packing a picnic and heading off on a road trip in your local area.

If youre thinking of packing an Ice Cream or two and dont have a way of keeping it cool on the journey, then youll want to have a read of this.

Sciencing.com has published instructions on building a container where ice ( and in our case, ice cream) wont melt for four hours.

Ice cream will start to noticeably melt within 15 to 30 minutes at room temperature (about 20–22°C or 68–72°F). However, higher room temperatures or direct sunlight can cause ice cream to melt faster, while lower room temperatures can slow down the melting process.
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It all started simply enough, the #ThisIsTucson team wanted to know how long it would take for ice cream in a cone to melt on a hot summer day.

Our ice cream experts, Screamery employees Madison Friedman and Robert Barron guessed it would take either two or six minutes for the ice cream to melt completely under the hot, hot sun. We were thinking it would be more in the 10 to 15 minute range.

So, with record-breaking temps in the 110s this week, we thought now would be the perfect time to get the answer.

Some dripping is happening at the bottom but for the most part this still looks like perfectly good ice cream to me. Also, note the towel in the background I used to protect my arm against the burning hot plastic.

Weve been talking about it for weeks. Throwing out numbers whenever we thought we figured it out (“Six minutes in direct sunlight! Ten if you put the cone in the shade!”), determining what ice cream consistency would withstand the heat, and basically bringing up this question to anyone who had ears.

Cover a Box in Aluminum Foil

“Procure a cardboard or plastic box to hold your ice. The size of the box will depend on the amount of ice you need to transport. Cover all sides of the box, including the lid, with aluminum foil. Have the shiny side of the aluminum foil facing away from the box, as it will reflect more light than the dull side. Glue the foil in place. The reflective nature of the aluminum foil will prevent heat and light from penetrating the box, keeping the ice safe.”

How Long Does It Take For Ice Cream To Melt?

FAQ

Will ice cream melt at 2 degrees?

Ice cream melts at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius). This is the same melting point as water.

How long does it take ice cream to melt outside?

The amount of time will depend on the variety of ice cream, amount in the bowl and, of course, the temperature of the environment. But in theory, you have a solid 30 minutes before finding soup in your bowl.”

Can ice cream sit out for 30 minutes?

Another concern with ice cream is bacteria. Bacteria can be an issue if ice cream sits out at room temperature and starts to melt. Refreezing it will not kill the bacteria. If ice cream is sitting out at a temperature above 40 degrees for more than two hours, you should throw it away.

Will ice melt in 30 minutes?

A single ice cube will melt in about 90 minutes in a 75°F room, 60 seconds in hot water, and about 15 minutes in cold water. With an ice pack or bag of ice included, an insulated lunch box will stay cold for about 2 to 2.5 hours.

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