Back in the old days, bartenders would chip the ice they needed by hand with an ice pick, which could take up a lot of their time. Getting chipped ice delivered by a distributor will help your bartenders spend their time serving drinks instead of chipping ice.
The Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival held annually in Heilongjiang Province, China is the largest gathering of its kind in the world. In the area known as Ice and Snow World, illuminated buildings are made from ice blocks taken from the Songhua River.
There are some handy ways to keep your ice from melting fast in your cooler. Before you dump your ice in, try lining your cooler with aluminum foil. The reflective surface can actually keep the container cooler and keep your ice from melting as fast as it would.
When you don't have time to get to our location, don't worry. We're happy to schedule an ice delivery to ensure you receive the ice you need. Deliveries are available to Bradenton, Sarasota, Arcadia, Palmetto, and surrounding areas.
Interestingly, ice expands as it freezes, retaining the same mass while taking up around 9 percent more space. This means that ice is quite a bit less dense than water (meaning its molecules are spaced farther apart), which is why ice cubes float.
Back before ice makers were invented, ice had to be harvested. Even after commercial ice machines were invented in the late 1800s, ice was still harvested from lakes and ponds for use in refrigerators and other uses well into the 1900s.
Prior to electric refrigeration, what mostly kept harvested ice frozen was its sheer bulk. Basically, the more that could be tightly packed together in the ice house, the longer it stayed cold. Using insulators such as sawdust also helped.
Shaved ice is often recommended for use when the ice is supposed to be eaten, as in blended cocktails. Since this form of ice is so soft, it doesn’t pose the risk of possibly damaging the teeth the way munching on traditional ice cubes can).
The cooling ability of ice is based on its total surface area, which is why large format ice (such as cubes) is so effective. The exception to this is shaved ice, as this type of crushed ice will provide instant coldness (although it will dilute the drink).
If you’ve been trying to create healthy snacks for your kids, you may be disappointed by the soggy quality of your homemade dried fruits. Using dry ice in the process can create firmer dried fruits.
Have you ever wondered why homemade ice cubes usually look cloudy compared to professionally made ice? This is because the methods for making the ice are different. When pouring tap water, the water aerates as it fills the ice cube trays, which freezes tiny air pockets that then make the ice cloudy.
Have you always thought an elaborate ice sculpture would be the perfect way to set the tone for your wedding or special event? Let’s brainstorm which of your visions we can bring to life.
A common way to store ice in the past was to store it under ground, where the natural temperature was more conducive to keeping the ice from melting. Persians mastered this technique as early as 400 B.C.
Care to guess how much of the Earth's land areas are covered with ice? If you guessed about 10 percent, you're right. That number is dwindling as global warming and other natural forces cause massive melting.
It is always best to order dry ice on an as needed basis. If you try to store it in your freezer, first the freezer motor will turn off because the dry ice is too cold and second, the dry ice will begin to sublimate (evaporate) because the freezer is not cold enough to sustain it.
Adding lighting to your ice sculpture can create all kinds of atmospheric effects. You can use clear or colored lighting, placed at different angles to complement either your home, outdoor space or party theme.
Do you regularly need ice, such as for en event venue or a restaurant? You don’t have to figure out a new order every day. An ice distributor can help you figure out a delivery schedule based on your usage so that you’ll always have enough ice.
The Federal Food and Drug Administration classifies ice as a food, which means ice distribution companies must adhere to FDA guidelines concerning food safety and sanitary conditions.
The demand for ice was so great and so lucrative that Norway created a series of artificial lakes and ponds dedicated solely to the production of this frozen gold. When built and maintained near the Arctic Circle, they could produce ice almost all year long.
Dry ice blasting is a form of cleaning that's quite popular because dry ice is a natural part of the environment. That means there are no contaminants involved and it explains why dry ice blasting has been approved in the food industry.
Did you know that nugget ice is by far the type of ice most preferred by customers? Also called pellet ice, pearl ice, and sonic ice, this type of ice is soft and chewable and thus a favorite when served with soft drinks and other beverages.
The early Victorians were very fond of ice, often using it to create their famous Nesselrode Pudding. This dessert was made using ice, eggs, chestnuts, and vanilla, and in Victorian society symbolized prestige and class.
Ice was first shipped for commercial reasons from New York City to Charleston, South Carolina in 1799. However, melting was a major issue during this time and this sparked off an exploration of how to keep ice icy.
