What’s the difference, and why all the fuss? In the concessions industry, people have strong opinions. We’re taking a closer look at the history of these tasty frozen treats.
So What Is a Snow Cone?
Entirely a different culinary experience from shaved ice, there’s the snow cone. Whereas shaved ice’s trademark characteristic is its finely shaved, snow-like texture, snow cones, ironically, are more like ice. The crushed ice creates a crunchier snack that is traditionally coated in sweet syrups and doesn’t absorb the flavoring like shaved ice.
Shaved ICE
Today shave ice is perceived as a higher value treat than snow cones, and it’s often offered with add-on toppings like condensed milk, soft-serve ice cream, fresh fruit, or even marshmallow creme.
Shaved Ice is made of a fine, fresh snow that’s shaved with either a cubed ice shaver or a block ice shaver. Each serving is shaved-to-order and cannot be shaved in advance. The ice is never crunchy and is often served in various sizes of foam cups or flower cups.
Typically, Sunset Cinemas and More offers a wide variety of flavors - anywhere from 5 to more than 25. Toppings are a big hit with shaved ice lovers. Some people enjoy a sour twist on their ice by adding some sour spray.
Sunset Cinemas and More have professional shaved ICE machines and traditional snow cone machines. It's your choice and preference.
