Thursday, November 17, 2011

Ice Cream Freezer Buying Tips

By Ray Osborne


When hunting for an ice cream freezer, it's important to understand the features of the different models. Understanding the freezing mechanisms of the machine will give you an idea of how reliable it will be for home or business use.

Making your own home-made ice cream can seem impossible. But recently with families becoming more adventurous, they can go the extra mile and buy an ice cream freezer so they can churn and freeze their base blends to fantastic, delicious, refreshing ice creams.

The very first thing to think about if you want to purchase an ice cream freezer is to determine the freezing mechanism you need. There are 3 types of freezing mechanisms to consider.

The ice and rock salt tool is a traditional option whereby ice and rock salt are placed around the container where the ice cream base mix is. If you like a conventional hand cranked, compact ice cream freezer, you can choose this option. There are also some electrical ones that are far more ideal for larger batches like 6 quarts per cycle. They are messy and need continued monitoring to ensure that the ice and salt levels remain in check and make the ice cream to perfection.

Of all of the ice cream freezer options, the ones that use freezer bowls are the most liked. The ingredients are placed in insulated bowls and put in a freezer for several hours before using. That way, they keep a constant temperature during the ice cream making process, quickening it. Of course, the bowl is bulky so you have got to get a pretty roomy freezer to accommodate it.

The self contained compressor is the most popular choice for professional ice cream freezers. It has a freezing unit which is different from conventional freezers. Simply place the ice cream mixture in the bowl and switch it on. It'll then create the ice cream at a controlled temperature to guarantee top quality results. It is easy to utilize. However it is expensive as it's typically utilised by commercial enterprises. It's also terribly bulky and heavy so it is not easy to move around.

Choosing the best ice cream freezer can be fun. We all enjoy ice cream, right? Well, take advantage of the options available and enjoy making ice cream at home!




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