Specialized countertop ice makers offer nugget and clear ice options

New countertop ice makers are offering specialized ice textures for home use, including nugget ice and clear ice cubes.

The Euhomy Rock Plus is designed for fast production of clear ice cubes, which are preferred for cocktails and mocktails due to their slower melting rate and lower surface-area-to-volume ratio. The machine features intuitive controls with “Rapid” and “Crystal” production modes and includes a slanted channel to simplify water tank refilling.

Meanwhile, the ecozy Smart Nugget Ice Maker is available on Amazon for approximately $400, positioned as a more affordable alternative to the GE Profile Opal. The ecozy model produces chewable nugget ice with a capacity of up to 40 lbs per day and features a 1.14-gallon side tank to reduce the frequency of refills without requiring professional plumbing installation.