Experts say eating ice cream from the rim prevents grainy texture.

Ice cream experts claim you have likely been eating frozen treats incorrectly for years.

Roz Kaldor-Aroni, founder of the Australian brand Elato, insists consumers must start at the rim.

She explains that eating from the outside prevents melted portions from refreezing into a hard block.

Once melted, ice cream loses trapped air while water forms large, coarse ice crystals.

This process creates the unpleasant grainy texture many find frustrating during summer months.

British heatwaves recently sparked this debate as the method resurfaced across social media feeds.

Oxford resident Kelley Priest posted a photo showing a perfect ball remaining in the center.

Her son labeled her a "psychopath" after noticing she scraped softened ice cream from the sides.

Priest questioned how many others practice this technique without realizing it.

Online commenters debated the validity of her approach with varying degrees of enthusiasm.

Some users agreed this is the correct path of least resistance for scooping.

Others claimed they eat in layers, waiting until the surface is completely flat.

One disgusted observer called anyone digging straight into the tub a true monster.

Manufacturers like Ben & Jerry's state there is no wrong way to enjoy frozen desserts.

However, they suggest softening the tub for ten minutes before serving.

They also recommend rinsing a scoop in warm water to ensure smooth scooping.

Consumers should still return the tub to the freezer immediately after opening it.