Paul Ingram, Managing Director at Carpigiani UK
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erennially popular, hot chocolate is one of those
shakes as well as adding a unique flavour to the shake.
drinks that should undoubtedly be on a menu year-
Pair coconut milk soft serve with chocolate, or almond
round. As an afternoon or after dinner treat to
milk with banana for a delicious, non diary take on a
satisfy the craving for something sweet or to warm
traditional shake. Quality, consistency and flavour profile
up on a cold day (and yes, that includes our Great British
are key to offering a mouth-watering selection of freshly-
Summer), a hot chocolate should be a permanent menu
made ice creams and shakes and as the global leader in
staple. Operators need to serve top quality hot chocolate
the manufacture of ice cream equipment, Carpigiani has
in order to command a premium selling price and keep
a range of models to ensure the perfect machine for any
customers coming back time and time again.
dining venue. The Multiple Choice is an award-
Featuring a special bain marie heating system
winning floor standing combined soft serve
which prevents the chocolate from burning
ice cream and thick shake machine. Offering
and ensures an even, natural cooking cycle
four flavours of soft serve ice cream and
to keep the taste, density and smell of the chocolate
four flavours of milkshakes the Multiple Choice is perfect
unchanged, the Chocolady heats-up in just 15 minutes
for a busy dining environment. One side of the machine
making it perfect for operators. The machine’s circulating
dispenses soft serve ice cream on a cone, in a cup or as a
paddle stirs and tempers the chocolate mix into a thick
dessert. Whilst the other side offers four flavours of milk
and rich hot chocolate drink – a process that can be seen
shake. This slimline machine is perfect for operators with
through the transparent bowl; adding to the visual appeal
limited space and it is capable of producing up to 400
that’s more likely to entice customers and increase sales.
cones of soft ice cream or 250 milk shakes per hour, its
Available in 10 litre and 5 litres models, the machine is
flexibility making it the ideal choice for busy dining outlets.
compact and easy to maintain and clean. With its modern
For more information on the Chocolady, Multiple
design, it can be left on the counter – great for those with
Choice or any other Carpigiani products, please visit www.
limited space. Even though hot chocolate has been around
carpigiani.co.uk or call 01432 346 018.
for a long time, it continues to evolve and with the recent popularity of plant-based milks, the traditional beverage has been reinvigorated. Coconut milk in a hot chocolate is a taste revelation and almond milk is a further option as both of these non-diary milks bring a unique taste to the usual hot chocolate recipe. Fresh, simple and clean ingredients continue to gain traction within the market. Consumers are looking for options that are healthier and with vegan and vegetarian options proving particularly popular, an operator should consider creating recipes that play to these trends. Nondiary alternatives in particular are currently a hit in the marketplace.
Coconut and almond milks are gaining
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