Frequently Asked Syrup Questions

I'm a researcher. Before I dive into anything, I ask a lot of questions and make sure I clearly understand the answers. Likewise, many of our customers do the same thing. Below I've listed some of our most frequently asked questions about shaved ice and snow cone syrups. Do you have questions about syrups that I haven't answered here? Just give me a call at 1-800-742-8334 and I'll be glad to help you out!

What flavors do you offer? Whew, too many to list here. We offer slightly over 90 flavors, so we've compiled a complete list of shaved ice flavors for you with color and descriptions!

What is the difference between ready-to-use syrups and flavor concentrates? Our ready-to-use syrups require no special mixing. We ship you the syrup and all you do is shake and serve. Flavor concentrates require you to mix the syrup yourself. Simply purchase the desired flavor concentrates, add simple syrup and preservatives and you are ready to go.

What toppings are commonly used ice shaved ice businesses? I love toppings! We have a complete article about topping ideas. Post any other ideas on our Facebook Page!

How can I get a recipe for simple syrup? You must be using concentrates! We've got complete recipes for making your own simple syrup.

What are your 20 most popular flavors? Check our our complete flavor list. We have identified our top flavors by sales volume.

How much shaved ice syrup do I need? The amount of syrup used per serving will vary depending on the size of the serving and how many servings you plan to sell. We have a FANTASTIC syrup calculator made just for this question. The calculations are based on our best estimates.

Does your syrup need to be refrigerated? To maximize shelf life, we suggest storing our syrups and concentrates at room temperature and out of direct sunlight.

Are your syrups Kosher? Unfortunately our flavored syrups are not Kosher certified.