Syrups &
Concentrates FAQ
What flavors do we offer?
What are the differences between
ready-to-use syrups and flavor concentrates?
Do you ship free flavor samples?
What size containers are your
concentrates and syrups available in?
Do
you have any specialty recipes? What are creamers and mixers? Where can I
find the recipes?
What
toppings are commonly used in shaved ice businesses?
How can I get a recipe for simple
syrup?
What are your 20 most popular
flavors?
What
is the shelf life for your
ready-to-use syrups and your flavor concentrates?
How much syrup do I need to use for a
serving?
Does your syrup need to be
refrigerated? What is the best way to store syrups and concentrates?
I have your concentrates. Where
can I get a recipe for making syrup using your concentrates?
If I make my own syrup from your
concentrates do I have to add preservatives?
Are your syrups and concentrates
Kosher?
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Syrups and
Concentrates FAQ
What flavors do we offer?
Visit our flavor
list for a complete description of all our flavors.
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What are the differences between
ready-to-use syrups and flavor concentrates?
If you are just starting out or if you want to test the market before jumping in, then head to our
ready-to-use syrups first. They are a great way to begin your shaved ice or snow cone business. Available in all flavors, our ready-to-use syrups require no special mixing. We do all the work for you. All you have to do is open the syrup bottle and dispense. No long hours will be spent mixing or measuring. You dont have to worry about preserving the syrups! Our ready-to-use syrups are made to our exact specifications.
If ready-to-use syrups are not preferred, all of our flavors are available in
concentrate form. This is a much more economical way for higher volume business to operate. When using flavor concentrates, you can cut your syrup cost by about 70% to 80% by making your own snow cone or shaved ice syrup at home. Simply purchase the desired flavor concentrates, add
simple syrup, and you are ready to go. A quart of shaved ice or snow cone concentrate will flavor 8 gallons of syrup (32 quarts). A gallon of shaved ice or snow cone concentrate will flavor 32 gallons of syrup (128 quarts).
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Do you ship free flavor samples?
Unfortunately we do not ship free
samples at this time, but you can purchase 4 ounce samples
of our concentrates. Feel free to visit our ready-to-use
syrup page to purchase quarts of ready-to-use syrup. By doing this, you
will be able to taste our flavors before purchasing a large amount.
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What size containers are your
concentrates and syrups available in?
Our ready-to-use syrups are available
in long neck quart bottles, one gallon jugs, and 5 gallon pails. Our concentrates are available quart bottles and one gallon jugs.
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Do
you have any specialty recipes? What are creamers and mixers? Where can I find the recipes?
Visit our recipe
page for additional specialty recipes.
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What
toppings are
commonly used ice shaved ice businesses?
Visit our Shaved
Ice Toppings for more information.
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How can I get a recipe for simple
syrup?
Visit our Simple
Syrup recipe page.
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What are your 20 most popular
flavors?
Listed below are our twenty most
popular flavors in no particular order.
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Bahama Mama
Banana
Blueberry
Blue Hawaiian
Blue Raspberry
Bubble Gum (Blue)
Cherry
Cotton Candy
Dreamsycle
Grape
|
Granny Smith Apple
Hawaiian
Lemon Lime
Root Beer
Strawberry
Strawberry Cheesecake
Tigers Blood
Watermelon
Wild Cherry
Wild Strawberry |
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What
is the shelf life for your
ready-to-use syrups and your flavor concentrates?
Our ready-to-use syrups will have a 6
to 9 month shelf life for all of the flavors. A "use by
date" will be found on the label in the lower right corner. To maximize shelf life, we suggest storing syrups at room temperature, out of direct
sunlight. The syrups do not have to be refrigerated.
Our concentrates have a shelf life of
around 2 years from the date of purchase. A "use by date" will
be found on the label in the lower right corner. To maximize shelf life,
we suggest storing concentrates at room temperature, out of direct
sunlight. The concentrates do not have to be refrigerated.
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How much syrup do I need to use for a
serving of shaved ice or snow cones?
The amount of syrup used per serving
will vary depending on the size of the serving, the texture of the ice, and the
setting of the ice shaver blade. Coarser ice will take less syrup than fluffy ice. Below is a chart of the average amount of syrup used per container of shaved ice. Please remember that this will vary. For
Snow Cones, you will usually use much less syrup. For example, a 6 ounce
ounce snow cone will only take around 1.5 ounces.
| Cup Size |
8 ounce cup |
12 ounce cup |
16 ounce cup |
20 ounce cup |
| Shaved Ice |
2-3 ounces |
3-4 ounces |
4-5 ounces |
5-6 ounces |
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Does your syrup need to be
refrigerated? What is the best way to store syrups and concentrates?
To maximize shelf life, we suggest
storing our syrups and concentrates at room temperature, out of direct
sunlight. The concentrates do not have to be refrigerated.
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I have your
concentrates. Where can I get a recipe for making syrup using your
concentrates?
To make ready-to-use syrups with any of our liquid concentrates, follow these instructions:
1. Shake all flavor concentrates well before using, this is extremely important.
2. Add 1 ounce of concentrate to an empty quart bottle.
3. If making a gallon of flavor, add 4 ounces of concentrate to an empty gallon jug.
4. Fill the quart bottle or gallon jug with simple syrup.
5. Cap and gently shake.
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If I make my own syrup
from your concentrates do I have to add preservatives?
Preservatives, such as sodium benzoate and
citric acid should be added to the simple syrup batch in order to increase the shelf life. Unpreserved simple syrup will have a shelf life of only 7 to 14 days. Adding the correct amounts of sodium benzoate and citric acid to your syrup can extend the shelf life up to six months.
To add preservatives, first add one ounce of Sodium Benzoate for every gallon of simple syrup
that you plan to preserve. Next, stir the simple syrup thoroughly. Now, add Ό ounce of Citric Acid for every gallon in the container. Finally stir well. IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT EACH PRESERVATIVE IS ADDED SEPARATELY. BE SURE TO MIX THE SYRUP THOROUGHLY BETWEEN ADDING
INGREDIENTS. Adding both ingredients at the same time will cause the preservative to solidify!
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Are your syrups and
concentrates Kosher?
Unfortunately our flavor concentrates
and ready-to-use syrups are not Kosher certified.
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