Frozen Dessert Industry & Machine Articles

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....

How many machines you decide to install is an important decision. More machines does not equal more profit. At Slices Concession, we recommend starting with 3 to 6 machines if you are starting out.    You should consider these factors: 1. Size of your location It is important to consider that each machine usually requires 5-8 inches between each other. That being said, the length depends on machine specification. Feel free to contact us for exact specifications. You should also keep in mind that you need space for countertops, sinks, air conditioning, and seating. 2. Cost Many people get too...

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...

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....