Ice Cream Display Cases
Tips & Advice to help you make your decision on Ice Cream Display Cases
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream display cases! Well, perhaps the kids do not scream for the display cases, but ice cream vendors do. Usually, the better the display case is, the more business it brings. However, not all ice cream cases are made the same and one can be very different from another.
Did you know that vertical frozen food cases have a maximum stacking height? Any product stacked higher will begin to melt, as the cold air stays low. This is just one example of the things to consider when you are evaluating freezer display cases. There cases are designed for bulk product display and others are used to display examples of finished ice cream treats that people can purchase and eat. There are also different options for each of those types of cases as well.
What type of ice cream display cases are you looking for? Might they be for that dream ice cream shop to show off your fantastic, tasty creations? Perhaps they are for an independent grocery in need of a shelf display to show off the newly purchased bulk sale items. What about rear loaders? Suppliers of these wonderful devices abound, but finding the right one can be time consuming. Internet searching is just too tedious for a businessperson to waste time with, and Business.com is aware of this challenge, which is why the site offers resources for the professional looking for supplies like display cases. If you click the links on the left, it could make finding display cases for your ice cream creations almost as much fun as enjoying ice cream can be.
Ice Cream Display Cases Key Terms
Learn basic terms when it comes to ice cream display casesBy Jennifer Ehlenfeldt, Freelance Writer If you're in the ice cream business, a good quality ice cream display case is needed to keep your product fresh and show it off. Finding the right display case can be a challenge. Cases for novelty items and scoopable ice cream vary widely, so learn what type of case works best for each.
Understand a few basic ice cream display and freezer case terms to help you choose a case that meets your needs.
Dipping cabinet
A dipping cabinet is the basic ice cream freezer used for dishing up ice cream to customers. The cabinet is usually a chest-style freezer with a clear viewing area so customers can easily see all the flavors and you can easily dish up their ice cream.
Try: The Turn Key Parlor sells many types of ice cream freezers including the dipping chest. Their product description explains the benefits of the cabinet.
Dipper station or well
The dipper well or dipper station is a container used to catch overflow of ice cream. The well, or sink, is a tub shape and usually includes a water spout and drain for cleaning ice cream scoops or spades. Cleaning spades between scoops prevents cross contamination of flavors and keeps your ice cream safe.
Try: Read about the dipper station or dipper well at Restaurant Source.
Display merchandisers
A display merchandiser for ice cream is a freezer case with easy access for customers. Only packaged ice cream treats should be placed in merchandisers to which customers have individual access.
Try: Display merchandisers are available at ACityDiscount.com. The website offers explanations with each type of merchandiser available.
Gelato
Gelato is a type of frozen dairy with significant differences from ice cream. It is served a little warmer and tends to be much softer than a full-fat dairy ice cream. Gelato cases must be kept about 10 to 15 degrees warmer than ice cream to stay at it's optimal serving temperature. Special gelato cases should be used to serve and display it.
Try: Read about Gelato at Cafe Gelato.
Novelty display
An ice cream freezer that displays ice cream treats is considered a novelty display. The freezer has shelves for different products and is usually accessible from the front for easy access by customers and back for easy stocking by store employees.
Try: The novelty display is explained at the Ice Cream Equipment World website product information page.
Self-contained refrigeration
An ice cream display case must have some kind of refrigeration system providing the cold air that keeps your ice cream cold. Most display cases need to have self-contained refrigeration, meaning the cooling system is contained inside the unit. If the system is not contained within the unit, extra room is needed to store the motor, compressor and cooling system next to the display.
Try: The self-contained refrigeration unit is explained at Kitchen.com in the ice cream display product information.
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