Frozen Dessert Industry & Machine Articles — Emery Thompson

At an Ice Cream Social last Friday, we had the opportunity to participate in some great discussions at Starter Space. Providing a great location and connecting with a great community. As a local business, like Starter Space, we believe in fostering entrepreneurial spirit both at home in Gainesville and everywhere else we do business. Mami’s Foods We want to give a special shoutout to Mami’s Foods. They are a family-run company bringing indulgence & delight to their customers while upholding the highest ethical standards. They produce vegan treats, dessert mixes including gelato, soft serve, hot drinks and bubble tea! While at...

There's no better way to satisfy your sweet tooth than a bowl of rich, creamy ice cream. Almost everyone enjoys ice cream, but what does your favorite flavor say about you?  Vanilla If your favorite flavor is Vanilla, you are easygoing and can strike up a conversation with just about anyone. You tend to be calm mannered and enjoy a simple lifestyle. You know what you like and how to get it. Some may say you enjoy the little things in life.  Chocolate   You are bold, extroverted, and proud of your love for Chocolate ice cream. You are full of energy and...

  Did you know Alexander the Great enjoyed snow and ice flavored with honey and nectar? Ice Cream has been around for centuries. Ice cream does contain quite a bit of sugar. However, in moderation, ice cream provides some surprising health benefits. Here are the top 3 health benefits:   1.) Key Vitamins and Minerals Up to 10% of your daily dietary allowance in calcium and phosphorous can be found in just half a cup of Ice Cream. Ice cream also contains vitamins A, C, D and E, as well as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate and vitamins B-6 and B-12....

A 115Volt Ice Cream Machine is an easy to use, low maintenance, and universal machine great for your small businesses. Most businesses are equipped with 115V amp space. These machines are designed for small volume. However, they have a longer recovery time. Recovery time is the amount of time it takes the machine to chill the new product. For example, a 115V machine cannot do five, four oz servings back to back without recovery time. Here are some pro’s and con’s of the 115V Machine: Pros: Cheap and quick way to add another menu item Great way to see if...

The Taylor 161 is great for establishments that want to add frozen desserts to their menu but with a small footprint. Its small size, electrical requirements, and price make it versatile. Great for operators who want to see if this great profit maker will work for their concept. From gas stations to cafes, the Taylor 161 frozen yogurt machine is a great foot in the door. Machine Maintenance  The machine comes with three different types of flavors. Two single flavors are dispensed from the end spouts while a single "swirl" option of which both of the flavors from the end...