- How is this different from a regular ice cream scoop?
- It has a flat, beveled spade head instead of a round bowl, so it cuts and presses through hard ice cream rather than rolling a ball. That makes it better for carving blocks and serving dense frozen desserts.
- Will it bend on very hard ice cream?
- The stainless steel body is sturdier than plastic or thin aluminum scoops, and the beveled edge is meant to glide through hard ice cream. Let the carton soften slightly for a minute if it is rock solid.
- Does it have a spring-release lever?
- No. It is a plain spade with no moving parts, so you release the ice cream by hand or with a second tool. That also means nothing to jam or break.
- Can I put it in the dishwasher?
- Stainless steel generally tolerates dishwasher cycles, but check the maker's care instructions. Hand washing and drying keeps the edge and finish in best shape.
- What is it made of?
- Stainless steel with a beveled spade edge. The material resists rust and staining from ice cream, fruit acids and repeated washing.
- Is it good for gelato and sorbet?
- Yes. The flat edge presses through dense, low-fat frozen desserts like sorbet and gelato well. For perfectly round scoops, a mechanical disher does that job better.
- Where is the 100 Custom Creamery Ice Cream Spade - Stainless Steel & Beveled ... cheapest?
- At ExecutiveAdvertising.com, for $7.73, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the 100 Custom Creamery Ice Cream Spade - Stainless Steel & Beveled ...?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including AmberPromos - Custom Printed Products, ExecutiveAdvertising.com.