Flake Ice & Crushed Ice

Flake ice has the advantage over block ice of being relatively easy to use since it does not need crushing before use. Because it is slightly sub cooled during manufacture and can be packed well around fish, it may be more efficient in cooling fish than crushed block ice.

However, because it has a higher surface area and holds a lot of air, it takes up more room in storage and melts faster than uncrushed block ice.

Flake ice is a loose definition of a group of ice types with irregular particle sizes. These types can be roughly grouped into two main types: scale ice and granular ice.

This can cause confusion as different manufacturers, industries or even geographical areas will say flake ice and mean different things.

• Food Preservation
• Industrial Services of Block Ice
• Ice Sculptures
• Fresh Produce