Manitowoc^® Ice makes Nugget Ice so COOL

6.4 million people in the U.S. are chronic ice chewers which means adding nugget ice to any operation is smart business. “Our study found that people love to chew ice, but also want to keep their drinks cool and tasting great. That is the challenge our nugget ice machines meet, keeping beverages tasting great and customer satisfaction high” states Cassie Johnston of Manitowoc Ice. Nugget ice offers a softer, chewable texture that is easy to chew but hard enough to be dispensed without hand scooping. Small pieces range from 3/8" to 1/2" in width and length on average while maintaining maximum cooling ability, and minimizing drink dilution.

The bite-sized nugget boasts 90% ice content with only 10% water offering one of the best nugget ratios for maximum cooling and minimal drink dilution. Manitowoc nugget ice the perfect option for all kinds of beverages from dispensed beverages, ice packs, blended beverages and ice/water needs.

Manitowoc offers nugget ice in RNS Series modular ice machines with up to 1,200 lbs. of daily ice production. Three options of nugget ice machines include undercounter, modular and ice/water dispensers with production ranging from 130-1,200 lbs. of daily ice production.

Drive traffic and customer satisfaction by choosing the COOL-est nugget ice machine for your operation.
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