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Ice Machines for Bakeries

Dough warms up while it is kneaded, so bakers add ice to the kneading water. Bakeries mostly use block ice, followed by cube ice. EFE Ice Systems makes block and cube ice machines in Izmir that produce 150 kg to 1 ton of ice a day for bakeries.

250 kg cube ice machine installed at a bakery in Bornova, Izmir

Why ice?

What do bakeries use ice for?

Dough warms up from friction during kneading. If the dough gets too warm, fermentation speeds up and the texture of the product changes. Bakers add ice to the kneading water to keep the dough at the right temperature.

The right machine depends on how much ice you need each day and how you use it. Below you can see which ice suits which job.

Which ice for which job?

Block iceThe ice bakeries use most. The large, dense block melts slowly and is broken up as needed.
Cube iceA practical choice for measured use and for bakeries with a cafe.
Flake iceUsed rarely, when thin ice that mixes quickly into the dough is needed.

Frequently asked questions

Questions bakers ask

Which ice machine should a bakery buy?

Bakeries mostly choose a block ice machine: block ice melts slowly and is broken up as needed. For bakeries that use less ice or have a cafe, a cube ice machine also works well.

How much ice does a block ice machine make a day?

Our block ice machines, models 10KA, 20KA, 30KA and 50KA, make 150 kg to 1 ton of block ice a day. For larger needs we build to order.

Do you provide installation and service?

Yes. We build the machine in our facility and run it at full capacity before delivery. We install it on site, show your staff how to use and maintain it, and supply spare parts.

How do I get a quote?

Send us your daily ice needs and your bakery's city through the quote form or WhatsApp, and we will tell you the right model and price.

Get a quote for your bakery

Tell us how much ice you need each day and we will suggest the right block or cube ice machine.

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