Type: Flake ice (chip type)
Temperature: - 0.5°C
Size: Medium flake/chip
In common with all other types of flake ice, midi ice consists of irregular chips or flakes of ice. In the case of midi ice, these flakes are wide ranging in size, with a mix of medium sized flakes, interspersed with much smaller pieces, making this ice a good general purpose ice and a good compromise between micro and macro ice sizes. Typical uses for midi ice are:
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Medium flake size of approx. 10-25 x 10-40mm |
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The size of the flake can be seen in the picture on the left, where it is held in the hand for direct comparison. |
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Midi in hand |
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The ice in the bin on the right had been made several days earlier in a room at ambient temperature, but as you can clearly see from the picture the ice remains loose and friable. |
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Midi ice always stays loose and easy to shovel |
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The most common application for midi ice is for the display of fish in retail outlets such as fishmongers, supermarkets and food service stations. It is also very popular for packing whole fish and fillets in processors. Where the ice is to be used for other things such as soft drinks, wine presentation etc, nuggett ice is probably a better option. |
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Fish displayed using midi ice |
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