National Nitrogen Ice Cream Day
When is National Nitrogen Ice Cream Day? This holiday is always on July 13
Are you ready for a real brain freeze? Then, you’re gonna just love National Nitrogen Ice Cream Day, a July 13 holiday. Just wait until you taste the difference. this creamy and delicious ice cream is a real treat. It is also called cryogenic ice cream.
There are two objectives for this special holiday. The first goal for today is to treat yourself and your family to some nitrogen ice cream. For many people, this will be the first time they have enjoyed it. While the price is higher than conventionally made ice cream, the experience is well worth the price. The second objective of this day is to commemorate and honor Gustav Robert Paalen, who received a patent for a double-walled vessel on July 13, 1909. Why is this important? The double-walled vessel is required for making nitrogen ice cream.
Many people don’t know what nitrogen ice cream is. The process of using nitrogen differs from other traditional ice cream making processes. The nitrogen is so cold, that it will flash freeze the ingredients. The resulting ice crystals are tiny, making the taste smooth and creamy. It can be made using any of the same ingredients and flavors used in traditional ice cream making processes.
Now that this frosty day has arrived, you will have to do a little research. Only a limited number of ice cream shops and restaurants offer nitrogen ice cream.
How to Participate in National Nitrogen Ice Cream Day
This day is all about eating nitrogen ice cream. Any other ice cream will not do, regardless of the flavor.
- Research ice cream shops to identify where you can find it locally. If it’s not available locally, it’s “road trip” time!
- Learn more about, the creator of the process.
Thought for Today
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History and Origin of National Nitrogen Ice Cream Day
Our research has not revealed who declared this a special holiday. It appears to have been created in 2017.
Neither the U.S. Congress nor the President of the United States has proclaimed today National Nitrogen Ice Cream Day.
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This Day in History
In addition to National Nitrogen Ice Cream Day, here are some things that happened on July 13:
- Guglielmo Marconi patents the radio. (1898)
- Police charge former NFL Superstar running back O.J. Simpson with the murder of his wife. But, will the glove fit!? (1994)
- We celebrate the birth of Harrison Ford, actor, Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark series, many more, born on this day in 1942.
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More About Today
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