Ice cream machines use a refrigerated chamber and agitating blades to make ice cream, as well as other frozen treats. Commercial machines use a metal tube as the freezing chamber, while home machines can use a metal container in a mixture of salt and ice. Quality machines can be found in department and specialty kitchen stores.
An ice cream machine uses a refrigerated chamber and the agitating blades of the mixer to turn cream, sugar, milk and flavorings into ice cream. But an ice cream machine can also make yogurts, sherbets, slushies, and frozen drinks like daiquiris. Professional chefs often use an ice cream machine to create new variations on frozen custards or Italian ice cream.
A commercial ice cream machine uses a long, cylindrical metal tube as the freezing chamber. A special mix of cream, sugar, milk and flavorings is poured into holding tanks accessible from the top of the ice cream machine. A certain portion of this mixture is drawn into the metal freezing chambers, which are surrounded by coolant lines. An agitator unit consisting of two spiral blades also fits perfectly inside the freezing chamber. Powerful motors attached to one end of the agitator blades stir the mixture and introduce air for volume and creaminess.
As the ice cream mix gets firmer, a dispensing unit at the front of the ice cream machine comes into play. The finished ice cream is held in place by a tube attached to a handle. When the handle is lifted, the ice cream is dispensed into a bowl or cone. Operating a commercial ice cream machine is safe enough for customers to dispense their own servings. As long as the ice cream machine is filled with an ice cream mix and the freezing chamber is functioning properly, quality ice cream should be available.
An older version of a home ice cream machine involves placing a metal container in a mixture of salt and ice. The ice cream mix is then added to the container along with a paddle shaped stirrer. A powerful electric motor attached to the agitator keeps the mixture moving as it freezes. When the stirrer can no longer move freely, the ice cream is ready to serve. Modern kitchens now use ice cream machine designs similar to the largest commercial units. The blends are added to the freezing chamber and allowed to harden. A small dispenser allows you to serve the finished frozen product in bowls or glasses or cones.
Those interested in buying an ice cream machine for home use can find quality units in department stores, in the small appliances section. Specialty kitchen stores also offer ice cream machines, frozen drink makers, and other forms of ice cream machines.
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