# Organic Astronaut Desserts The Cosmik Freeze-Dried Ice Cream is Made Using Premium Ingredients By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-05-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezedried-ice-cream References: [gearhungry](https://www.gearhungry.com/cosmik-freeze-dried-ice-cream/) & [cosmik](https://www.cosmik.com) The astronaut ice cream you'll find at science centers or toy stores is more often than not an experience that is interesting yet not the most flavorful, so the Cosmik Freeze-Dried Ice Cream is intended to change this. The Cosmik ice cream is crafted from organic ingredients in Brooklyn in order to ensure that all of the flavor is retained during the [freeze drying process](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezedried-fruit-bites) and when it's packaged up. The Cosmik ice cream requires no refrigeration and has been treated with a touch of sea salt in order to make the flavors pop when enjoyed during a camping trip or simply as a dessert or snack. The Cosmik Freeze-Dried Ice Cream comes in several flavor options including [Mint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-crunchin-cookie-dipped-cone) Chocolate Chip, Cookies and Cream, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip and Mexican Chocolate Chip. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Organic Desserts:** Introducing organic ingredients for traditional desserts potential disruptive innovation for the snack industry. - **Freeze-dried Foods:** Introducing freeze-dried technology into snack foods presents an opportunity for the food and beverage industry to extend shelf-life without compromising nutrition or taste. - **Sea Salt Flavors:** The addition of sea salt to enhance flavors of snacks leverages culinary trends and could unlock new opportunities for the seasoning industry. ### Where This Applies - **Snack Food:** The introduction of organic ingredients and/or freeze-dried technology could disrupt the snack food industry to provide consumers with healthier, fresher options. - **Food & Beverage:** Freeze-dried technology could be a game changer for the industry, enabling the creation of longer-lasting, lightweight food products with no artificial preservatives. - **Seasoning:** The trend of adding sea salt to enhance flavors could create opportunities for new product lines and growth within the seasoning industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Freeze-Dried Ice Cream Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-cloud-by-panfruit.md) - [Freeze-Dried Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-that-doesnt-melt.md) - [Freeze-Dried Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeze-dried-ice-cream-sandwiches.md) - [Astronaut Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-advent-calendar.md) - [Crispy Freeze-Dried Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astrofreeze.md) - [Cosmically Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punk-stargonaut.md) - [Freeze-Dried Protein Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezedried-protein-ice-cream.md) - [Crunchy Freeze-Dried Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeze-dried-candy.md) - [Freeze-Dried Fudge Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snoopys-moon-rocks.md)