Compact Nugget Ice Maker Machine

This Ice Maker from Velleora Home Decor produces nugget ice - the soft, chewable pellets served in American diners and hospitals, and the reason people buy a specific machine rather than using a freezer tray.

Nugget ice behaves differently from a solid cube. It is made from compacted flakes, so it absorbs the flavour of a drink rather than sitting inert in it, it chills faster, and it can actually be chewed without risking a tooth. For soft drinks, iced coffee and cocktails it is a genuine upgrade.

The compact body suits a kitchen worktop or a home bar, and it needs no plumbing - fill the reservoir and plug it in. Use fresh drinking water rather than recycling meltwater indefinitely, empty and dry the reservoir between periods of use, and clean it regularly. Stand it level with clear ventilation, and let it settle before switching on after being moved.

• Soft chewable nugget ice
• Absorbs drink flavour, chills fast
• Compact worktop footprint
• No plumbing - standard socket
• Suits soft drinks, iced coffee and cocktails
• Empty, dry and clean regularly