Many of us probably still remember those times when ice cream was not only delicious, but also safe for health delicacy. Unfortunately, modern ice cream producers have fully appreciated all the charm of various chemical "improvers" of taste and preservatives, so it is difficult to find completely natural ice cream on sale. The only way out is to make ice cream yourself, by purchasing a special appliance for it - a freezer.
How to choose a home ice cream maker?
So, it is decided - we will make tasty and useful ice cream on our own . How to choose the right ice cream maker for this, and at what points should you pay special attention? Make the choice easy and enjoyable will help the algorithm below.
Step 1 - choose the type of ice cream maker
According to the principle of work, there are two types of ice cream makers: automatic (compressor) and semi-automatic. The difference between them is that a semi-automatic ice cream maker needs to stand for some time (from 12 to 24 hours) before cooking the ice cream at a temperature of at least -15 C. Thus, in such ice cream makers it will not be possible to make ice cream at any time, . Ice cream machines have a built-in compressor, so you can make ice cream in them just 5 minutes after being connected to the network. In addition, many models of automatic ice cream makers except the stationary bowl also have a removable one, which allows you to quickly prepare different types of ice cream. The only but significant disadvantage of automatic compressor ice cream makers is their relatively high price.
Step 2 - Select the volume of the bowl
Having decided on the type of ice cream maker, go to the volume of its bowl. This parameter is especially important for semi-automatic models, since in ice-cream machines it is possible to prepare several portions of favorite delicacies in a row. It should be remembered that the volume of the bowl is always somewhat larger than the amount of finished ice cream. For example, in a bowl with a volume of 1.5 liters, you can get only 900 grams of ice cream, and in a bowl with a volume of 1.1 liters - 600 grams. For an average family, an ice cream maker with a 1-liter bowl, in which you can cook about 6 servings of this delicacy, is optimal. Very convenient and the model, the ice cream in which is prepared in 100 ml portioned cups.
Step 3 - Select the material of the bowl
Traditionally, ice-cream bowls are made of stainless steel or plastic. Ice cream makers with plastic bowls are somewhat cheaper, but from a hygienic point of view they are less safe, since from the temperature differences in their walls, cracks in which the microbes settle down form over time.
Step 4 - selection of the overall dimensions of the bowl
Another important parameter of the bowl of a semiautomatic ice cream maker is its overall dimensions. Since the chalice in such ice cream makers must be pre-cooled in the freezer , it must be placed there unhindered. Bowls having a height of 140 mm can be cooled without problems in most modern refrigerators. But to avoid unpleasant surprises, it is worthwhile to measure
Step 5 - Select the manufacturer
In the market you can find many models of ice cream makers from different manufacturers, both with a name and without. Choosing between the "heaped" model made by an unknown firm, and a simpler model, but produced by a famous company, it is still preferable to the latter. In favor of this, and says quality control, and the availability of authorized service centers, and the possibility of warranty repair. In addition, well-known firms use in their products only those materials that are guaranteed not to cause harm to human health.