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Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker NC300 review

Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker NC300

CHOICE Expert Rating

69%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good for vegan frozen yoghurt.
  • Includes three 500mL cups that are filled with mixture and frozen – ready to be churned when needed.
  • Very good controls.
  • Comprehensive instructions with recipes.
  • Easy to scrape out mixture, could eat directly from mixing cups.
  • 7 pre-set functions: Ice Cream, Sorbet, Milk shake, Lite Ice Cream, Mix-In, Gelato, Smoothie Bowl.
  • Easy to use controls. Indicators light up when in use. On/off indicator is obvious.
  • Processing time is only 1-4 minutes.
  • Some parts are dishwasher safe.
  • Obvious when processing completed.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK overall.
  • Only OK for performance.
  • Borderline result for vanilla ice cream.
  • No mix-in chute – lid needs to be removed.
  • Very noisy when in use.
  • Some cracks and crevices around the shaft and bowl area, can be difficult to clean.
  • Care required when removing, cleaning and replacing sharp blade.
  • Tall unit, fairly lightweight, only OK to store.
  • Only a 1-year warranty, which suggests low manufacturer confidence in the product.

Type

Type
Processor

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
69%
Performance score
66%
Vanilla ice cream score
49%
Lemon sorbet score
70%
Vegan frozen yoghurt score
80%
Ease of use score
74%

Sustainability

Country of origin
China
Warranty (years)
1
Shop Ethical rating

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$500.00

Specifications

Website
ninjakitchen.com.au
Wattage (W)
800
Bowl capacity (L)
0.47
Weight (kg)
5.9
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
41 x 17 x 18
Noise
75
Bowl material
Plastic
Pre-freeze bowl time
24 hours
Refrigerant used
N/A
Maximum ingredient volume to allow for expansion
500mL
Maximum churning time
3 minutes (first churn 1 minute 40 seconds, plus a respin for a creamier texture)

Features

Non-slip feet
Automatic mode
Yes (7 preset functions: Ice Cream, Sorbet, Milk Shake, Lite Ice Cream, Mix-In, Gelato, Smoothie Bowl)
Hardness selection
Pause function
Safety locking lid
Cord storage
Accessories supplied
3 ice cream tubs with lids
Dishwasher safe parts
Yes (top rack only)
Safety features
Lid lock and bowl lock
Manual mode
Pre-cool setting
Yes (manual pre freeze)
Keep cool setting
Mix-in chute
Mix-in alert (audible/visual)
No (mix in program at end of the first churn)
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