When visiting restaurants and convenience stores, people expect cold beverages. That’s why the quality of ice you provide matters. Learn why you should use clear ice over cloudy or white cubes.

3 Advantages of Clear Ice

1. Purity

How ice freezes determines whether cubes end up clear or cloudy. Clear ice cubes are frozen in layers from the inside out. Water molecules bond together in interlocking structures to push out air and minerals, purifying the frozen liquid. Cloudy cubes freeze from the outside in, pushing air and minerals deeper into the center of the ice.   

2. Melt Rate 

Ice that melts quickly can leave soft drinks and cocktails watered down before customers even get to take a sip. The white particles in cloudy ice are minerals and dissolved gases that get stuck between water particles as the liquid freezes. Clear ice doesn’t have these particles, which makes it thicker and melt significantly slower.

3. Taste

Similar to drinking water from the tap, minerals in ice can also affect the taste of beverages. Because clear ice doesn’t have unwanted particles, it’s easier to taste the complex flavors in drinks. You won’t have to worry about beverages having an aftertaste either. 

If you want to use clear ice to ensure customers’ drinks remain cold and flavorful, reach out to Pacific Ice Services. Based in Honolulu, HI, the company provides businesses throughout Oahu with high-quality ice makers, freezers, and refrigerators to enhance the taste of beverages and keep perishable foods from spoiling. They also take care of appliance repairs and teach you to interpret signs that equipment needs to be fixed. Trust their A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau® and call (808) 839-6839 to discuss your ice making needs. You can also visit the technicians online for a list of available services.