If you've never had crunchy ice cream before, you are in for a treat. This is a real cookies and cream ice cream sandwich which has been freeze dried to 60 degrees below zero. This is the same process used for the ice cream that astronauts take into space. It does not need to be frozen, and it can be cracked into several pieces to share. It a great item for a science class or to share with friends. Even better, a portion of the proceeds from this product will go to help save polar bear habitat.