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How to Choose an Ice Cream Maker for Your Home: What to Look For and Why It’s Worth It
A home ice cream maker isn't just a kitchen gadget, but a true ally in creating healthy and delicious desserts, customized to your tastes. If you're tired of commercial ice creams filled with preservatives, stabilizers, and excess sugar, an ice cream maker will allow you to make a natural product with just a few simple ingredients: cream, milk, fruit, and sugar.
Besides automating the preparation process, the ice cream maker is also a great way to enrich your desserts and cocktails with new textures and unique flavors. (Discover our recipe book)
Types of ice cream makers
Before choosing the right model, it's important to understand how the various types differ.
1. Manual ice cream maker
This is the simplest version: a bowl with refrigerated sides and a crank for stirring. The mixture is frozen in the freezer and then kneaded by hand.
Advantages: low price, simplicity.
Disadvantages: Time-consuming and labor-intensive, less uniform results.
2. Ice cream maker with cooling bowl
The bowl should be pre-frozen in the freezer for 12–24 hours, then the mixture is poured in and the appliance mixes it automatically.
Advantages: affordable price.
Disadvantages: It takes time for the bowl to cool, and you can't prepare multiple portions at once.
3. Ice cream maker with compressor
It's the professional choice for home use. Equipped with a built-in compressor, it chills the mixture while processing—no freezer required.
Advantages: quick preparation (5–40 minutes), possibility of making multiple portions in a row, always creamy result.
All Tooa models are ice cream makers with automatic compressors , ideal for those who appreciate speed, convenience, and quality. We offer a range of models for every need: here's a quick guide.
What to look for when choosing an ice cream maker
Bowl capacity
For a family of 3 or more people , a capacity of 1–1.5 litres is recommended — see Tooa Family model.
If you often like to make ice cream for friends or guests, choose a 2-litre capacity, like the Tooa Family Pro model.
The latter also has a yogurt function , essential for those who love healthy breakfasts or light homemade snacks.
If you live alone or as a couple, the perfect choices are Tooa Milano or Tooa Milano Pro — compact ice cream makers for single-serving portions , ready in just a few minutes.
Just add the ingredients, press a button and the ice cream is ready!
Among the main advantages: small size, elegant design, silent operation and minimal energy consumption.
Bowl material
It's best to choose an aluminum or stainless steel bowl, which keeps the food cold longer. All our models have this feature, guaranteeing durability and optimal performance.
Functions and practicality
- Timer or automatic shutdown for perfect control.
- Opening for adding ingredients : The Tooa Family series includes a convenient window, much appreciated by our customers.
- Easy to disassemble and clean , for stress-free daily use.
Choosing an ice cream maker isn't just a matter of technology, but of lifestyle: it means bringing flavor, creativity, and well-being into your home.
With Tooa , every preparation becomes simple, quick and personalized — from classic fruit ice cream to creamy frozen yogurt, ready in just a few minutes.