dry ice at heb
## Dry Ice at H-E-B: Your Guide to the Coolest Way to Keep Your Food Fresh
If youre looking for a way to keep your food cold without using ice, then dry ice is the perfect solution. Dry ice is a solid form of carbon dioxide that is much colder than regular ice, making it perfect for keeping food fresh for longer periods of time.
H-E-B sells dry ice in 10-pound blocks for $1.99 each. This is a great value, especially when you consider that dry ice can keep your food cold for up to 24 hours.
### Benefits of Using Dry Ice
There are many benefits to using dry ice over regular ice, including:
* **Its much colder.** Dry ice has a temperature of -109.3 degrees Fahrenheit (-78.5 degrees Celsius), which is much colder than the 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius) of regular ice. This makes dry ice much more effective at keeping food cold.
* **It lasts longer.** Dry ice sublimates, or turns directly from a solid to a gas, at a rate of about 5 to 10 pounds per hour. This means that a 10-pound block of dry ice will last for about 1 to 2 hours. Regular ice, on the other hand, melts at a rate of about 1 pound per hour, so it will only last for about 10 hours.
* **Its more convenient.** Dry ice is much easier to handle than regular ice. It doesnt melt, so you dont have to worry about it making a mess. Its also lighter than regular ice, so its easier to transport.
### How to Use Dry Ice
Using dry ice is easy. Simply place the dry ice in a cooler with your food. Make sure to insulate the dry ice with newspaper or other packing materials to keep it from sublimating too quickly.
You can also use dry ice to make ice cream. Simply place the dry ice in a blender with some milk and sugar. Blend until the mixture is thick and creamy. Enjoy your delicious homemade ice cream!
### Safety Precautions
Dry ice is a safe and easy-to-use product, but there are a few safety precautions you should keep in mind:
* **Never touch dry ice with your bare hands.** Dry ice can cause severe frostbite. Always wear gloves when handling dry ice.
* **Do not store dry ice in a sealed container.** Dry ice sublimates, or turns directly from a solid to a gas, at a rate of about 5 to 10 pounds per hour. If you store dry ice in a sealed container, the pressure will build up and the container could explode.
* **Keep dry ice away from children and pets.** Dry ice is a choking hazard and can cause severe injuries if ingested.
### Where to Buy Dry Ice
H-E-B sells dry ice in 10-pound blocks for $1.99 each. You can find dry ice in the freezer section of most H-E-B stores.
### Conclusion
Dry ice is a great way to keep your food cold without using ice. Its much colder, lasts longer, and is more convenient than regular ice. Plus, its safe and easy to use. So next time you need to keep your food cold, reach for dry ice from H-E-B.
## Stories
### The Time I Used Dry Ice to Save My Thanksgiving Dinner
I was hosting Thanksgiving dinner for my family, and I had just finished cooking the turkey when the power went out. I was devastated! I didnt know how I was going to keep the turkey cold until dinnertime.
Then I remembered that I had a block of dry ice in the freezer. I quickly placed the dry ice in a cooler with the turkey and insulated it with newspaper. The dry ice kept the turkey cold for hours, and I was able to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving dinner with my family.
### The Time I Used Dry Ice to Make Ice Cream
I was having a party, and I wanted to make homemade ice cream. I didnt have an ice cream maker, so I decided to use dry ice.
I placed the dry ice in a blender with some milk and sugar. I blended until the mixture was thick and creamy. In just a few minutes, I had delicious homemade ice cream! My guests loved it!
### The Time I Used Dry Ice to Keep My Drinks Cold
I was going on a camping trip, and I wanted to keep my drinks cold. I didnt want to use ice because it would melt and make a mess.
I decided to use dry ice instead. I placed the dry ice