# Heat-Conducting Ice Cream Spoons The '15.0% Ice Cream Spoon' Uses Body Heat to Scoop Ice Cream By Joey Haar | Published 2016-08-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-spoon References: [betterlivingthroughdesign](http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/accessories/15-percent-ice-cream-spoon/) & [odetothings](http://www.odetothings.com/shop/15-percent-ice-cream-spoon) Ice cream is the best comfort food, but when it's an [ice cream emergency](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scoopapalooza) (say, after a break up), only the '15.0% Ice Cream Spoon' will be able to cut through a fully frozen quart of the dairy treat in a hurry. Though the purpose-made ice cream spoon is pricey, it proves its worth by using advanced heat-conducting technology to scoop even the hardest ice cream with ease. The 15.0% Ice Cream Spoon is crafted from solid aluminum with a thermal conductivity of 237 W/mK. That quality allows it to channel its scooper's body heat towards the leading edge of the utensil, melting ice cream and producing a [perfect scoop every time](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-spoon). The spoon comes in three flavors: "vanilla" has a standard curved edge, "chocolate" has a flat edge designed to better dig up the last bits from the bottom of the container, and "strawberry" has tines to better grab at [icy sorbets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-spoon-creamery). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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's Driving This Trend - **Heat-conducting Utensils:** Opportunity for developing heat-conducting utensils that improve the scooping of frozen foods. - **Advanced Thermal Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the development of new thermal materials for kitchen utensils. - **Enhanced Food Scooping Technology:** Potential for innovative food scooping technology that utilizes heat conductivity for easier food extraction. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** Innovative ice cream spoons hint at opportunities for new heat-conducting utensils in the kitchenware industry. - **Food Packaging:** Development of thermal materials for food packaging may improve the quality and ease of consumption for frozen treats. - **Restaurant Equipment:** Restaurants and food service industry can explore the use of advanced thermal materials in their utensils to enhance customer experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ice Cream Sandwich Scoops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-sandwich-scoop.md) - [Edible Ice Cream Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ministop-edible-spoon.md) - [Edible Ice Cream Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-spoons.md) - [Cybertruck-Inspired Ice Cream Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-spoon.md) - [French Fry Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spoon-friez.md) - [Ice Cream Pint Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-pint-cooler.md) - [Tastebud-Stimulating Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-salt-spoon.md) - [Ice Cream Maker Wands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fastfreeze-ice-cream-maker.md) - [Dual-Purpose Ice Cream Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soffice.md)