The ice cream cabinet: the key to ice cream freshness

The ice cream cabinet: the key to ice cream freshness

As good as freshly made. Find out how professional food refrigeration equipment maintains the softness and flavour of quality ice cream.

Anyone who loves ice cream knows how important its consistency is: it must be creamy, velvety and with an enveloping flavour. Professional food refrigeration equipment, and in particular the ice cream cabinet, are a valuable ally in preserving the organoleptic qualities of such a delicate product. Thanks to state-of-the-art technology, it is possible to preserve the softness and aroma of ice cream, preventing the formation of ice crystals that would alter its structure.

The ice cream cabinet: cold and its technology

The ice cream cabinet is designed to guarantee optimal preservation of the fresh product, keeping its structure and quality intact until the moment of service. This professional food refrigeration equipment ensures superior thermal insulation and even cold distribution. The temperature inside the cold rooms is kept constant, usually between -18°C and -20°C, avoiding temperature fluctuations that could compromise the texture of the ice cream. Unstable cooling, in fact, risks favouring the formation of ice crystals, irreparably altering the creamy sensation on the palate. Thanks to advanced controls, the temperature can be monitored precisely. The latest generation of ice cream cabinets also have a ventilation system that distributes the cold gently and evenly, preventing some trays from cooling too much and others too little.
The ability to maintain constant temperatures even under intensive use is an essential feature of this professional food refrigeration equipment. During the busiest days, when the continuous opening and closing of doors could compromise the internal temperature, advanced refrigeration systems spring into action to quickly restore the temperature, thus protecting the quality of the product.

Professional food refrigeration equipment: practicality and efficiency

Mainly made of stainless steel to guarantee hygiene and durability, these professional food refrigeration equipment are equipped with capacious cabinets that make the best use of available space. Ice cream cabinets adapt to the needs of every workshop from the small artisan establishment to the large-scale production facility.
Many models can be configured with height-adjustable shelves to accommodate trays of different sizes, while others are designed with differentiated temperature zones to store ice creams, sorbets and semifreddo at the same time.
The technological evolution of professional food refrigeration equipment has allowed the development of highly efficient appliances. Modern ice cream cabinets are designed to reduce consumption without compromising performance. This translates into cost savings but also represents an important step towards more sustainable business management.

Ilsa professional refrigeration equipment

Ilsa ice cream cabinets are made to guarantee the best possible preservation of such a delicate food as ice cream. The professional refrigeration equipment is equipped with an advanced ventilation system that guarantees an even distribution of cold inside the cabinet. In addition, they are equipped with a compensation valve that ensures a stable temperature, even when the door is frequently opened. In particular, NEOS ice cream cabinets stand out for their efficiency and versatility among professional food refrigeration equipment. With an insulation thickness of 85 mm, they reduce heat loss and optimise energy consumption. The single-block refrigeration unit is tropicalised, while the automatic hot gas defrost system effectively eliminates condensation. They can comfortably accommodate basins, offering customisable solutions for every storage need.

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