Candied Nut Supplies

Candied Nut Equipment: What You Need to Know

KaTom carries a wide selection of candied nut supplies, from praline machines to candied nut wrappers. We've got all the equipment necessary to get your establishment selling cones full of candied nuts to eager guests. Candied nuts are a traditional favorite – rare outside of theme parks and county fairs – so enterprising entrepreneurs can find a market with a glazed nut machine.

To create delicious glazed nuts, you need head and motion to ensure the sugar gets heated and coats the entirety of the product. Whether you're making candied almonds, walnuts, pecans, or even caramel popcorn, you'll need a heavy-duty candied nut machine to produce large quantities. We carry wrappers, flavor mixtures, and everything else you'll need, except the nuts themselves, to make and market freshly made pralines, candied nuts, and caramel popcorn.

Common Questions About Candied Nut Machines

What do I need to start selling candied nuts?

Candied nuts can be made in equipment as simple as a baking pan; however, if you want to make enough of them to make a serious profit, you'll need equipment for high-volume cooking. That starts with a candied nut machine that can cook and mix large quantities of dry ingredients with the delicate heat needed to melt – and not burn – sugar. You'll need to purchase both the nuts and the flavored coating that combine in your new machine. After that, you'll need the recognizable frosted nut cones to hold and serve your delicious treat in. If you don't have an appropriate place to perform these tasks, you might need a base unit for your praline machine to hold it steady and give you room to work.

Why would I need a base unit?

Operators working on a limited budget might ask – why invest in an extra piece when the pralinator works on a countertop or other existing surface? One primary reason you might need a base is if your establishment requires mobility; operators at a county fair, theme park, or other temporary location need something sturdy and reliable upon which to run their glazed nut machine. Flimsy folding tables aren't suitable for running an expensive, heavy candied nut machine. However, even if you'll be running the machine inside a permanent establishment, the casters on the base provide mobility you wouldn't otherwise have. The base also has storage space for ingredients and packaging, so it's convenient to dispense your product without leaving the station. If the machine is going to run in one spot all the time, and that spot is stable enough that you trust your costly machine to it, then you probably don't need to invest in a base.

How much power do I need to run a candied nut machine?

Pralinators usually take at least 230 volts to run, which can be difficult to achieve in mobile or outdoor setups. Our selection of candied nut equipment is always growing, so you should check the individual product specification page for power requirements before purchasing one of these units. Running a machine on incorrect power inputs will ruin it very quickly.