Ice cream bars

Snack-size confectionery: ice cream under a chocolate or other coating. Stick novelties, wafer-based versions, and cone versions all exist. Their appeal lies in portion control and the contrast of cold creaminess with a crisp shell. Manufacture demands precise enrobing, rapid hardening, and an unbroken frozen chain to the consumer. Because the coating and the ice cream expand and contract differently, formulation and freezing control must prevent cracking and the moisture migration that ruins texture. Allergen labelling is essential, since coatings often contain milk, nuts, or soy.