Follett ice machines deliver different ice shapes for different purposes. Selecting the right type of ice for your specific needs is important to both your customer’s satisfaction and your bottom line.
Chewblet® Ice
Chewblet ice is composed of uniformly shaped pieces of chewable compressed nugget ice.
- Its softer, chewable texture is craved by customers.
- Its porous composition gives way to absorb drink’s flavor, leaving a flavorful crunchy treat after the drink is gone.
- Consumers prefer Chewblet ice 2 to 1* over cube ice.
Best uses:
Hospitals, nursing home facilities, hotels, restaurants, convenience stores, and healthcare facilities favor this ice due to its versatility.
* Based on customer intercept studies conducted across the United States. Contact Follett for details.
Size: approximately 5/8" (1.59 cm) diameter by 3/8" (0.95 cm) long
Products: Horizon Elite™ ice machines and Maestro Plus™ ice machine bins
Size: approximately 1/2" (1.27cm) diameter by 1/2" (1.27 cm) long
Products: Maestro Plus ice machines, Champion™ ice and water dispensers, Symphony Plus™ ice and water dispensers
Flake Ice
Flake ice is soft, moldable, irregular shaped pieces of ice that resemble snow.
- Its shape is flat with no hard edges.
- Flake ice melts quickly to cool products, produce, or perishables fast and efficiently.
- It packs well and shields products against damage.
Best uses:
Supermarket produce and seafood displays, laboratories, and research facilities favor this ice due to its moldable capability.
Size: approximately 0.03” to 0.07” (0.08 - 0.2 cm)
Products: Maestro Plus ice machines and Maestro Plus ice machine bins
