The present invention provides a process for the manufacture of a frozen confection with a peelable coating comprising the steps of: a) Providing a frozen confection core and b) Dipping the frozen confection core in liquid nitrogen and then applying a coating material comprising a chemically setting gelling biopolymer to the frozen confection core, wherein a second material comprising a source of divalent cations is applied to the product between steps a) and b) or after step b).