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Frozen Dessert Industry & Machine Articles — frozen drink

What We Learned at Starter Space with Mami's Foods & Lloyd’s Pennsylvania

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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...

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What Your Favorite Ice Cream Flavor Says About You

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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...

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115 Volt Frozen Dessert Machines: In Depth Analysis Of The Pros & Cons

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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...

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Cleaning & Maintaining A Taylor 340 / 390 Machine

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In this post we will walk you through the steps necessary to clean your Taylor 340 and 390 frozen beverage / slushy machine parts. Notes: There are no tools necessary for the disassembly and reassembling of the machine, everything can be done by hand. Slush machine parts should not be placed into a dishwasher for cleaning, everything should be washed by hand. Disassembling The Machine Step 1 Make sure you drain the machine completely of its product mix. Press wash mode button on machine to eject product, then to flush the product pour a gallon of warm/ hot water into the hopper....

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Taylor 161 Frozen Yogurt Machine Maintenance & Features

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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...

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