Get a Hoshizaki ice machine and create a memorable experience!
One of the main objectives of entrepreneurs is to delight their customers. To do this, it's important to devise strategies that are effective for the success of your business. In this way, a satisfied customer becomes a brand advocate.
But why think about customer satisfaction when choosing an ice machine?
Ice plays a fundamental role in a drink, for example, because in addition to impressing your customers and enhancing drinks with pure, solid and transparent ice, it brings a good experience when tasting a quality drink, as it doesn't alter the flavor.
What's more, you won't risk running out of ice at peak times and you'll have a much lower operating cost to produce than buying bagged ice that can bring several contamination risks.
That's why you need to choose an ice machine that will make a profit for your business and is able to offer your customers an innovative experience.
Macom supplies ice machines that produce seven types of gourmet ice, each with its own format and production cycle per day suitable for your type of business, so that your establishment always has ice at its disposal.
Based on the above, this article will tell you the function of each type of ice and help you decide on the ideal ice machine for your business.
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Types of ice and where to use them
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Flakes: Flake ice is ideal for when you need slow-melting ice - for product displays or buffets, for example. It can also be used for displaying fish or cooling pasta.
It is also versatile and can be used in bakeries, supermarkets, convenience stores and for moving products that need cooling.
Large cubeExtra-large cube ice takes longer to melt due to its shape. Perfect for preparing drinks such as whisky or cocktails signature, because it provides a cold drink until the end of the drink?
It is widely used in bars, gastrobars and restaurants, among other establishments.
Regular cubeRegular cube ice is the traditional format that looks like it has just come out of those conventional molds, however, when made with the Hoshizaki Ice Maker they come out clear and pure ?
They can be used for various purposes and in various types of establishments. They are very popular in bars, as they enhance drinks and provide an important volumetric fillip, thus generating a significant profit.
Growing cubeThe crescent cube ice, exclusive to Hoshizaki ice machines, can be used in a wide variety of drinks. Its wavy shape means that the ice cubes fit perfectly together, allowing more ice to fit in the glass and giving the drink a beautiful look.
Due to its half-moon shape, it is also ideal for ice buckets. Who hasn't ordered a beer and received a bucket and ended up consuming 3 or 4 bottles? With a low production cost of around 10 cents a kilo, crescent ice can also stimulate an increase in beverage consumption.
Tophat cubeTop hat or tophat ice are small hollow cylinders that are as tall as they are wide, putting a circular twist on the classic ice cube shape. There is also a rounded open end that looks like a hat band, which is why this ice gets its name.
Top hat ice melts slowly, so it's great for mixed drinks that have a careful balance of ingredients and shouldn't be too watery. They are usually crystal clear, making them ideal for cocktails that deserve to look as good as they taste. This format is popular in sophisticated restaurants and bars, where clarity and a little elegance are required.
DiamondDiamond ice has the shape of a diamond, which makes it easier to fit the ice into the glass, filling it and giving the drink a beautiful look.
SphereSpherical ice is perfect for those looking for a gourmet ice that goes well with spirits and sophisticated soft drinks, it provides a unique shape that your customers will remember.
Show your customers that your establishment cares about details and invest in Hoshizaki ice machines.
