Allison Wallace earns third place in Iowa State University signature ice cream contest

2017 Dec 19

Allison Wallace of Mundelein, IL, is on a team that earned third place in an Iowa State University signature ice cream contest.

Wallace is studying Animal Science at Iowa State. As part of a pair of students, Wallace created Ice Cream of the "Day", which combines pieces of rice krispie treats, mini marshmallows, and marshmallow fluff to evoke the flavor of Rice Krispie treats, originally invented by Iowa State University almna Mildred Day is famous for inventing. The team finished in third place.

The contest was open to all Iowa State University students. Judging was based on the flavor, the ice cream name, representation of the Iowa State theme, product feasibility, and the effectiveness of the team's promotional video.

The winning product, Cyscream, will be featured at special Iowa State events.

The contest was sponsored by Iowa State's Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Wells Enterprises, and ISU Dining. The winning product is owned and produced by Iowa State's Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition.