All about a cotton candy machine

A cotton candy machine is a great purchase to start your own small business. Simple models are perfect for home use. Owners of catering establishments will not be difficult to acquire more complex equipment and diversify the menu of the institution. It is worth more detailed to figure out how to choose such units.

The history of the invention of sweets

The first data about this delicacy appeared in the XV century - it was eaten by rich Italian seniors and senorites, because the process of making treats was laborious and expensive. It was as follows: the sugar itself was melted in a saucepan and thin sugar threads were wound with forks.The finished product is usually served with fruit.

A little later, in the XVIII century, skilled pastry chefs even began to make real masterpieces from cotton candy. We heard about the Easter eggs made from it, in which the caramel was additionally decorated with gold and silver threads. The dessert became especially popular at the beginning of the last century. There is no consensus about who invented cotton candy, but there are three theories about it at once.

In the first of these, two American pastry chefs living in Tennessee experimented with the device, as a result of which an electric machine was melted sugar crystals. The action took place on a rotating plate, the product turned into thin threads. Actually, the same way cotton candy is being made today. The device received title Fairyfloss (“Fay Threads”) and was sold out in 68,665 lots.

By the way, the very portion of cotton wool first sold from such a device cost only 25 cents.

New Orleans challenge the authorship of the invention. They claim that cotton candy was invented by Joseph Delarouse, a dentist by profession. Allegedly, it was he who designed the device itself and achieved the desired result on it.There is a third theory, according to which, again, the American Thomas Paton was shown in the circus a trick with cotton candy. The people liked the sweet experiment, and the delicacy went to the masses. By the way, it is Paton and patented a machine for cotton candy in 1900.

Choosing the right home appliance

Those who buy the device exclusively for the home, it is advisable to opt for compact devices designed for this purpose. For the appearance of such a unit in your kitchen says at least the efficiency of its operation: for one serving, exactly one tablespoon of sugar is used. If you count the cost of portions in the park, you can clearly see the profit that you bring to the seller.

A household appliance is a base mounted on it with a disk (usually metal or ceramic) and a rotating bowl on it. It is installed on the base - it helps to avoid “slapping” the device.

Choose a technique will help such criteria:

• power not less than 500 W - with a small figure a rather large amount of time is spent on the preparation of one portion;
• low noise level;
• ease of care - the device should be easy to wash;
• the presence of a removable bowl to protect the surface from splashing;
• the presence of a measuring spoon and preferably bamboo sticks.

Top 3 successful household models

Usually the speed of such home appliances is no more than 5 kg / hour. The small size allows you to take the device to outdoor events, subject to the availability of electricity there. In the market of such devices while the leading positions are occupied Chinese models.

ECOLUN E1653041

The model ECOLUN E1653041 successfully combines a small diameter bowl (only 29 cm) and the possibility of making cotton candy with various fillers. The device operates on a standard power of 500 watts. The work of the equipment is provided by two infrared tubes with heating elements inside.

Among the bonuses:

• ease of the device;
• ease of operation;
• relatively small price - from 3700 rubles;
• the ability to wash the bowl in the dishwasher.

The potential buyer should be warned about the limitation of the loads on the device. This is due to the low power of the device.

Airhot CF-S

Airhot CF-S consumes not too much energy - only 450 watts. The device has compact parameters of 36x36 cm and a small weight (only 2 kg), while the diameter of the safety device is even less - 18 cm. In the kit, in addition to the measuring spoon, there is also a box in which you can put sugar and flavors.. You can buy the device from 5300 rubles.

Immediately about the bonuses:

• energy efficiency in terms of energy consumption;
• compact size;
• ease;
• ease of operation.

Not without a flaw: the manufacturer immediately declares small power this home machine and one-time use at the event. It is not recommended to turn the device back on the same day.

Cotton candy

The winner in price and popularity is Carnival - Cotton Candy. This small machine bright design allows you to make cotton candy from any kind of sugar. Cotton Candy powered by 500 watts. It has small dimensions: the diameter of the bowl is only 30 cm. The size of the device is also compact - only 31x31 cm. The device has the simplest set, which, in addition to the device itself, also includes a measuring spoon.

Among the undoubted bonuses:

• low price - only 2500 rubles;
• convenience and practicality;
• ease of use;
• cooking speed;
• attractive nice design;
• quality product.

The disadvantage of such a device is the fragility and possible fragility of work.

How the device works

You can make cotton candy using the following algorithm.

1. The newly purchased device is necessary. rinse with water (warm with soap). After that, the device is left to dry completely.
2. Before using the device is heated for about 5-10 minutes. After that, the technique turns off
3. Then in the center (on the disk) you need to pour sugar, the amount of which is measured with a special spoon, and re-turn on the device.
4. Sugar will begin to melt and turn into a “cobweb”. Fibers can be harvested with bamboo or plastic sticks.
5. After winding some of the fibers on the stick, it is placed parallel to the bowl, which will help collect the rest.
6. At the end of the work, the heating coil (heating element) is turned off, and only 30 seconds after idling, the device itself also turns off.

By the way, it is possible to make a delicacy with your own hands without the help of the apparatus, but for this you have to practically repeat the long and tedious technology of winding sugar threads of confectioners of the XV century.

Potential operating problems

Among the possible issues on the operation of the device in the first place is safety. When working with such a machine, it is imperative to be careful, because the heating element is heated - this can cause burns. Therefore, if a teenager can still be allowed to use such a unit, then for young children there is an unequivocal taboo.

In some models, the following defects are found.

1. It is necessary to give "rest" to the device after cooking several servings. This will help avoid overheating.
2. The unit can quickly become clogged - it should be periodically cleaned.
3. On the protective case is formed sugar edge.

And although the purchase of such a mini-device is not on the list of mandatory planned kitchen appliances, it is advisable to purchase it for home events. You can guarantee that there are no guests indifferent to the charm of sweet cotton candy, but very often the appliances designed to work at home do not have enough power and will not be able to produce a lot of tasty results. And this is a step towards a more serious purchase, which will be the beginning of a small business.