The Jelly Belly Electric Shaver by Back to Basics is loud and seems to be rather flimsy. So why am I rating it 4 1/2 stars? Well it makes snow cones in less than one minute! Are they great Sno Cones… no, but they are better than expected. How long will it last – well if I get a full summer out of it I will be more than happy.
How does it work? Take a look at the video, but the top part of the unit grips the ice and turns it over a sharp edge (Not quite as sharp a razor) which shaves the ice. The shaved ice then drops down into the cone or bowl. Don’t expect precision… the shaved ice basically just drops down.
Notes
– It is loud – basically the same volume as a blender. Not that big of a deal if you are making Sno Cones outside, but if you are doing them indoors I hope no one is trying to sleep!
– Build Quality – This is not a commercial quality ice shaver, but that does not mean that it junk. At this price point I only expect to get about one summer and one birthday party out of it.
– Sno Cone Quality – Better than expected – none of the kids that a Sno Cone complained!
– Sno Cone flavoring is not included
Final Verdict – This is a great little ice shaver for making Sno Cones on a hot summer day. The build quality is good enough for a birthday party or two, but it likely will not hold up for any type of commercial use (i.e. you decide to sell Sno Cones for a church charity event). At this price point the only real negative is that it is kind of loud, but other than that it really is not a bad option.
4 1/2 Stars
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