Why this crushed & flake ice machine earns its place
Flake ice earns its place when the ice has to work around the product, not just sit in a glass. The Combisteel 7453.0020 is a flake-ice option for food display, seafood counters, prep stations and chilled presentation where a softer, mouldable bed of ice is more useful than hard cubes.
It is best viewed as a serious back-of-house or counter-support machine rather than a small occasional-use appliance. For a fish counter, buffet, juice bar or prep kitchen, it gives you the basis for planned daily production instead of relying on bought-in bags that arrive in the wrong shape for the job.
The buying question is simple: do you need flake ice because the ice touches, supports or displays product? If the answer is yes, this is the format to consider before a cube machine. If the priority is drinks service, a cube model from the same section will usually be the better starting point.
