# Artisanal Freeze-Dried Ice Creams Gastronaut Ice Cream Is Crafted With the Spirit of Adventure By Hayley McGlone | Published 2016-07-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gastronaut-ice-cream References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/non-melting-organic-icecream/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/519335195/gastronaut-ice-cream-freeze-dried-for-adventure) Gastronaut Ice Cream is the first artisanal freeze-dried ice cream and is meant to be enjoyed anywhere on the planet. While the freeze-dried ice cream is inspired by astronauts, the treat is meant to be enjoyed by anyone without the worry of it melting. Gastronaut is unique for freeze-dried ice cream because founder Rob Collingnon only uses premium ingredients to craft the [organic frozen treat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-spoon-creamery). Collingnon had tried various freeze-dried ice creams before crafting his own and realized that a custom flavor would work best. Gastronaut ingredients are super-premium organic ice cream made in Brooklyn, New York that is freeze-dried and ready to travel anywhere. Gasstronaut's current flavors include '[Mint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-crunchin-cookie-dipped-cone) Chocolate Chip,' 'Cookies & Cream,' 'Mexican Chocolate Chip' and 'Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artisanal Freeze-dried Ice Creams:** The trend of artisanal freeze-dried ice creams presents an opportunity for unique and premium flavor combinations. - **Enjoyment Anywhere:** The trend of enjoying freeze-dried ice cream anywhere provides an opportunity for on-the-go snacking and convenience. - **Premium Ingredients:** The trend of using premium ingredients in freeze-dried ice creams opens up opportunities for high-end and gourmet offerings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Frozen Treats:** The frozen treats industry can explore the disruption of freeze-dried ice creams by introducing innovative flavors and premium ingredients. - **Travel Snacks:** The travel snacks industry can tap into the trend of freeze-dried ice cream as a convenient and mess-free option for travelers. - **Organic Ice Cream:** The organic ice cream industry can create a niche market by offering freeze-dried variations with premium and organic ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Freeze-Dried Ice Cream Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-cloud-by-panfruit.md) - [Freeze-Dried Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeze-dried-ice-cream-sandwiches.md) - [Freeze-Dried Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-that-doesnt-melt.md) - [Cosmically Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punk-stargonaut.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) - [Freeze-Dried Protein Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezedried-protein-ice-cream.md) - [Chef-Inspired Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightingale-ice-cream-sandwiches.md) - [Freeze-Dried Fudge Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snoopys-moon-rocks.md)