Types of Snow Cones

Snow Cone Machines

• High-output, heavy-duty motors that crush large amounts of ice per day
• Include ergonomic handles to help push ice through the hopper
• Storage below the unit to keep ice ready to serve and visible to customers
• Easy to operate and store
• Designed especially for ice cones with coarse ice texture

Ice Shavers

• Multi-functioning machines with adjustable shave settings
• Can also be used for cocktails, Mexican snow cones, and other popular ice desserts
• Utilizes cubed or bagged ice
• Perfect for high-volume service with multiple menu options
• Some units include foot pedals for hands-free operation during busy hours

• Create fluffy, snow-like ice for shaved ice / Hawaiian ice, sno-balls, or kakigori
• Uses large ice blocks to create high output
• Some units include foot pedals for hands-free operation during busy hours
• Corkscrew design creates even ice texture
• Incorporate diverse toppings like frozen fruit, bursting boba, condensed milk, matcha, or syrups

Kakigori is a Japanese shaved ice dessert that is traditionally made using a hand-cranked block ice shaver. High-quality ice is key to this dish, so blocks of tempered mineral or spring water are frequently used to achieve a crisp, fresh taste. While comparable to Hawaiian ice, kakigori is much softer and snow-like. Top with flavored syrups and condensed milk to complete the dish.

Bingsu is the Korean variety of shaved ice desserts. Unlike other shaved ice types, bingsu is characterized by its incorporation of red beans, sometimes called pat-bingsu. Red bean paste is a popular topping in Korean desserts, as it adds a slightly sweet and natural taste to the dish. For further balance, chopped fruit, fruit-flavored syrups, and condensed milk are also common toppings.

Baobing is the shaved ice dessert found in China and Taiwan, with the Taiwanese name being tsuabing. Baobing is served in large portions with ice texture similar to snow cones. Frequently, the ice is shaved from pre-flavored blocks. Common toppings include sugar water, tapioca or boba, sliced fruit, and even mung beans! Like many other shaved ice varieties, condensed milk is often incorporated for a creamier texture.

Mexican Shaved Ice, or raspado, is a popular street dessert in Mexico. Raspado means “scraped”, alluding to the shaved ice texture and how it is created. Raspado is often created by hand-scraping the ice with a tool called a raspador. Raspado is served in cups with your choice of toppings and a straw to help you reach all the melted ice and syrup on a hot day. Common toppings include fresh fruit, ice cream, or chili powder for a little spice!