Desserts, and especially ice cream, are very popular. It is difficult to find a person who at least once has not tried such a treat. And the demand for food equipment for ice cream production constantly growing.
In the field of catering, many new enterprises are opened that are engaged in the manufacture and sale of cold desserts.
Such a business will not require significant investments, and the income will be quite high if the location of the establishment and the installation of quality equipment are correct. An important stage in starting your own business is the purchase of reliable and functional equipment.
For the manufacture of dessert, freezers are used. They are the tools with which you can achieve the prosperity of the enterprise. A lot will depend on a competent selection of working equipment. Choosing an ice cream machine is important.
Equipment purchase criteria
Before making the final choice of which device to buy, you should learn a little about their classification.
Ice cream milling cutter may have a set of additional functions, such as:
- night storage of the product;
- pasteurization;
- car washing equipment;
- air pump.
Also, devices classify:
- by type of cooling (air or water);
- according to the type of ready-made ice cream produced (soft, hard or fried);
- by productivity;
- by the number of types of products;
- by the capacity of the cylinder of the freezer and the hopper.
In order for the equipment for the production of ice cream to fully meet the wishes of the owner, it is necessary to take into account certain features of the machine. If the freezer has an air pump, then the number of servings of prepared ice cream from one part of the ingredients may be greater.
The possibility of night storage of the product is also very useful. If some part of the mixture was not sold during the day, it can be saved and sold the next day. It does not require daily washing of the freezer, which is also a tangible advantage.
The higher the performance of the device and the more varieties of flavors of ice cream, the better. Each buyer will be able to find a favorite dessert. But with a small flow of customers, it is recommended to use a freezer for the production of cold sweets with reduced productivity.
Making soft ice cream
Ice cream manufacturing equipment can produce up to 5 types of dessert. Their number will depend on the number of cylinders. For example, if the device has 3 cylinders, then you can make 5 dessert options, and 2 cylinders will allow you to cook 3 types of goodies.
Invented such devices as the "combo freezer." They allow, in addition to ice cream, to make other desserts: cocktails, yogurts.
In the production of a soft product, the milk mixture enters the cylinder for freezing from the hopper. In it, it is cooled to the desired temperature and in the presence of an air pump it is saturated with air. After a certain period of time, the dessert will be completely ready.
Hard ice cream production
The principle of manufacturing such a dessert is slightly different from the previous one. The milk mixture is placed immediately in the cylinder. If the product is planned to be made with any additives, then they are added immediately. Then the mixture is whipped and frozen. Ready dessert is transferred to special containers that are placed on the refrigerator for sale.
Reliable equipment for the production of ice cream will last a very long time if all operating conditions and recommendations of the manufacturer are observed.
All parts of the freezer should be thoroughly washed using special means, then rinse and dry. To prevent premature wear of rubber elements and seals, it is necessary to lubricate them with petroleum jelly.
Ice Cream Technology
The raw material for the production of ice cream is a dry mixture, which is diluted with milk or water in a certain ratio, and then loaded into the freezer.
The composition in the apparatus undergoes a number of processes in automatic mode, after which the product becomes ready for use.
The introduction of modern cooling systems has greatly simplified the dessert production process.
If earlier ice cream was prepared manually in a huge bowl, and this required a lot of effort, now the technology is almost completely automated.
Thanks to the use of long-term freezers, which appeared in 1926, the manufacture of cold treats was widespread and industrial in scope.
Homemade ice cream
Cold dessert can be prepared independently, at home. For this, a special apparatus is used - an ice cream maker. It mixes the chilled components for a treat. Moreover, the desired temperature of the raw materials can be achieved in the refrigerator, and with the help of ice and salt. Modern models of ice cream makers have a built-in function for cooling components.
Ice cream sticks
The production of ice cream sticks is an important process in organizing a business. In addition, the real pleasure of dessert can be obtained with this small addition.
Ice cream sticks must meet all established standards. Equipment for their production should be of high quality, regularly serviced. It is necessary to organize a closed loop on wood processing in a specially organized workshop.
As raw materials, you can use industrial wood, firewood and wood processing waste. The material is processed on a band saw into a rail of the required section. After which it undergoes additional processing - and then it will be ready for the production of blanks from it.
Ice cream is a rather complex product, the preparation of which requires compliance with certain conditions and sanitary rules. This is everyone’s favorite dessert from childhood, the demand for which is unlikely to ever decline. Regardless of the time of year, a truly delicious treat will always be in demand.
