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Commercial Granita Powder | Watermelon Flavour | 1.25kg Drink Mix | Simply HT841
£22.40
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£26.88/ inc vat
- Authentic Watermelon Flavour
- Just Add Water & Ice
- Vegan Society Approved
- Gluten & Nut Free
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Product Overview
Looking to add a real splash of summer to your drinks menu? Introducing a wonderfully simple way to create stunning frozen drinks. This professional-grade mix is designed to deliver a burst of authentic, juicy watermelon flavour that will have your customers dreaming of sunny days, whatever the weather. It's the easiest, most reliable way to whip up delicious granitas, slushies, and frozen cocktails.
This is the perfect partner for bustling cafés, vibrant bars, dessert parlours, and any venue wanting to serve high-quality, high-margin frozen beverages with minimal fuss. The Simply watermelon granita powder 1.25kg is expertly blended for a consistently smooth texture and delicious taste. Because it's a powder, it's a dream to store and has a fantastic shelf life, cutting down on waste and maximising profit.
Designed to be inclusive, this mix is vegan-friendly, gluten-free, nut-free, and Halal-certified, so you can serve it with total confidence. Just blend with water and ice for an instant crowd-pleaser that captures the refreshing taste of summer in a glass. It’s a simple, smart addition that delivers maximum impact with minimum effort.
Key Features and Benefits
- Authentic Watermelon Flavour: Delivers a vibrant, juicy taste customers will absolutely love.
- Just Add Water & Ice: Incredibly simple to prepare, saving your staff precious time.
- Vegan Society Approved: Perfectly caters to the growing plant-based customer demographic.
- Gluten & Nut Free: Serve with complete confidence to customers with common allergies.
- Halal Certified: Meets specific dietary requirements to welcome a wider audience.
- Versatile Drink Mix: Create frozen slushies, vibrant cocktails, or unique dessert bases.
- Consistent Results: Guarantees the same delicious flavour and smooth texture every time.
- 1.25kg Bulk Powder Pack: Offers fantastic value and reduces the frequency of re-ordering.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Simply
- SKU: HT841
- Pack Weight: 1.25kg
- Dietary Information: Suitable for Vegans, Halal Certified
- Allergen Information: Gluten Free, Nut Free
- Pack Format: Resealable Pouch
- Preparation: Designed to be mixed with water and ice
Expert Review and Insights
In a market often saturated with artificial-tasting syrups, Simply's granita powder is a welcome relief. The watermelon flavour is surprisingly authentic and refreshing, not cloyingly sweet. It mixes beautifully, avoiding the icy clumps common with lesser-quality powders. It's a reliable, crowd-pleasing option for any business looking to quickly add a high-margin frozen drink to their menu.
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- Top Marks for Taste: A genuinely refreshing and natural watermelon flavour, not synthetic or chemical-tasting.
- Blender Dependent: Really needs a good commercial blender to achieve the smoothest possible texture.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The Pier-Side Parlour in Aberystwyth wanted a simple, reliable way to add a new frozen drink to their menu for the tourist season, avoiding the mess and short shelf-life of liquid syrups.
"We brought in the Simply watermelon mix this year and it's been brilliant. It's foolproof for our seasonal staff to make, the taste is fantastic, and customers keep coming back for it. It's so much easier to store and manage than the syrups we used to use."
Mark Davies – Manager
The parlour saw a 30% increase in frozen drink sales and significantly reduced preparation time per serving.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Getting the Perfect Mix
- Always add the powder to the water, not the other way around, to prevent clumping.
- Use chilled water to help the freezing process and achieve a smoother texture faster.
- For best results, use a commercial-grade blender or a dedicated granita machine.
- Feel free to experiment with the water-to-ice ratio to find the perfect slush consistency for your machine.
Keeping It Fresh
- Always reseal the pouch or transfer the powder to an airtight container after use to protect it from moisture.
- Store the mix in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and strong odours.
- Always check the best-before date on the pack to ensure optimal flavour for your customers.
- Wipe up any powder spills immediately to keep your work areas clean and hygienic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use this in a standard home blender?
A: While you can try, a commercial blender or a proper slush machine is strongly recommended to get the smoothest, most consistent frozen texture that customers expect.
Q: Roughly how many drinks can I make from one 1.25kg pack?
A: This depends entirely on your serving size, but it's a bulk granita powder designed for high-volume commercial use, typically yielding many dozens of standard-sized servings.
Q: Is this product suitable for children?
A: Absolutely. When prepared as a non-alcoholic slushy, its sweet and fruity flavour is extremely popular with children.
Q: Do I need to add any sugar or other ingredients?
A: No, the Simply Granita watermelon powder is a complete mix. It's already sweetened and flavoured perfectly. Just add your water and ice.
Q: What is the best way to store the powder once the pack is open?
A: To maintain freshness and prevent clumping, store it in a cool, dry place, tightly sealed in its original pouch or a separate airtight container.
Q: Can I mix this with milk instead of water for a creamy drink?
A: This mix is specifically formulated to create a water-and-ice-based granita or slushy. We would not recommend using milk as it will not produce the intended result.
Q: Does the watermelon flavour taste artificial?
A: Not at all. The Simply brand is well-regarded for its high-quality, authentic-tasting flavours, and this watermelon mix is a customer favourite for that very reason.
Q: How does this differ from a standard 'slush puppie' mix?
A: It creates a similar style of drink, but this is a professional-grade product formulated for use in commercial settings like cafes, bars, and restaurants, with a focus on superior flavour quality and consistency.
The Simply Advantage: Consistency in Every Scoop
Beyond the delightful flavour and simple prep, choosing Simply Granita powder is an investment in operational consistency and peace of mind. In any fast-paced food business, you can't afford a product that gives different results batch to batch. Simply has spent years perfecting its formulas to ensure that whether it's your head barista or a new summer temp making the drink, the texture and taste remain identical every single time. This built-in reliability eliminates customer complaints and costly waste, which directly impacts your bottom line. It isn't just a flavour powder; it's a guarantee of quality control in a bag, freeing up your team to focus on great service, not on fixing a sub-par drink. This is the trust that makes Simply Granita watermelon powder a staple in thousands of successful UK establishments.
Explore more from SimplyWhy a Powder Mix Beats Liquid Syrups
Ever wondered why so many busy venues prefer a powder like this Simply watermelon granita mix over a ready-to-use liquid? It all comes down to efficiency and consistency. Think of it like a high-quality coffee bean versus a pre-made flask of coffee. The powder takes up far less of your precious storage space and has a much longer shelf life, which significantly cuts down on waste. Most importantly, it gives you complete control. You're not paying to ship water across the country; you're just getting the concentrated flavour, which means every single slushy you make is as fresh and vibrant as the last.
Who Should Buy This?
- Cafés & Coffee Shops: A fantastic, high-profit summer special to add alongside your usual iced coffees and teas.
- Bars & Pubs: The perfect base for creating vibrant watermelon-flavoured frozen cocktails and mocktails in seconds.
- Dessert Parlours & Kiosks: Offer a refreshing alternative to ice cream or use it as a base for creative sundaes.
- Leisure Centres & Cinemas: A quick and easy-to-serve slushy that's always a massive hit with kids and adults alike.
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