How to Choose
Right Cotton Candy Machine
Cotton candy is one of those simple childhood pleasures that are enjoyed by many grown-ups. Mostly it’s eaten a few times a year at fairs and carnivals. But with the simpler models now available, there’s no reason why you can’t enjoy this pleasure year-round. You just need to know how to choose a cotton candy machine.
Types of Cotton Candy Machine
With over 20 different types of cotton candy maker to choose from, you must first determine where it will be used – at home or commercially. Also, they come in a variety of shapes and colors. If candy maker will primarily be used to make sugary treats for your children at home, then a simple model is sufficient. Choose one that is compact enough for your counter-top and easy to clean. Some are styled like the old-time machines and others are modern looking designs. They are very convenient for birthday parties and family gatherings and cost under $100.
Family & Semi-Commercial Machines
If you plan to use your maker to cater to many people at events such as large family functions, local event or concession stands, then a semi-commercial cotton candy machine is advisable. These are quite popular as they can be used at both at home and at events. They have large capacity, racks to hold several cones, faster spinning, longer operation time and features such as anti-vibration stabilizers. Domestic cotton candy machines come at different prices, ranging from $50 to $500 for the superior quality ones.
Commercial Machines
For commercial ventures there full-strength industrial machines available. Their output is much higher (over 300 servings per hour), they operate continuously for longer periods of time and come with additional safety elements such as auto-shutdown and clog resisting appliances. These machines are basin-shaped or mounted on a cart like you see at fairs. Commercial machines cost under $900 and the money can be easily recouped within a short period of sales.
Cotton Candy Mix
Be sure that you use the right candy mix for your maker as not many machines work well on regular table sugar. Using regular sugar will likely lead to clogging of the machine. Some candy packets are already pre-mixed so it’s just matter of pouring the contents into the candy maker. The packet should indicate approximately how many cones you get per bag.
Cotton candy machines often come with accessories such as extra reusable cones, floss scoops, plain bags and packets of candy mix. Additional accessories you can purchase include floss trees, different flavours of candy mix, candy trays and floss bubbles.
Cotton candy machines can also be purchased online for example from Amazon.com. Manufacturers of cotton candy machines include Nostalgia, Gold Medal, Big Joys Amusement Products, Auto Breeze and Rose Art.
Cotton Candy Maker Features to Consider
- Capacity and production per hour
- Readily available candy mix
- Accessories packaged with the machine
- Ease of post-sales servicing and getting spare parts
- For online purchase, review the shipping policies and costs
Making cotton candy is fairly simple. By choosing the right cotton candy machine and with some training, you’re in for many years of sweet pleasures.
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