Why Brullen Soft Serve Machines Are a Game Changer – Especially for Açaí
When it comes to serving smooth, delicious soft serve, not all machines are created equal. Whether you're dishing up classic vanilla, plant-based coconut, or trending flavours like açaí, you need a machine that delivers performance, consistency, and reliability. That’s where Brullen Soft Serve Machines stand out — and where many other machines fall short.
Built for High Performance
Brullen soft serve machines are designed in Australia and built to handle the demands of busy commercial kitchens. With strong motors, advanced freezing systems, and precise digital controls, they deliver results that are consistent from the first serve of the day to the last.
They’re ideal for a wide range of products including:
- Frozen yoghurt
- Gelato
- Sorbet
- Vegan soft serve
- Açaí
Unlike many machines that struggle with temperature swings or inconsistent output, Brullen machines are known for their rock-solid reliability and ability to maintain high-quality texture and temperature across every batch — even under pressure.
Açaí Done Right — Every Time
Açaí is thicker and more fibrous than traditional soft serve bases. It’s also sensitive to temperature and easy to get wrong if your machine isn’t built for the job. Many soft serve machines struggle to handle it, producing uneven texture or stalling altogether.
Brullen machines handle açaí exceptionally well. Thanks to powerful motors and real-time viscosity monitoring, they create consistently smooth, creamy açaí that’s rich in flavour and holds its shape — whether you’re serving it in a bowl or on a cone.
Gravity vs Air-Pump: Choosing the Right Feed System
Brullen offers both gravity-fed and air-pump-fed models. Both have their strengths depending on your business and menu.
Gravity-fed machines:
- Simpler operation with fewer parts
- Easier to clean and maintain
- Ideal for thicker, denser products like açaí bowls and low-overrun gelato
- Offers a rich, creamy mouthfeel without excess air
Air-pump machines:
- Mix air into the product before freezing for a lighter, fluffier texture
- Great for traditional soft serve cones and high-volume service
- Increases yield by boosting overrun
- Still capable of handling açaí — especially when a lighter texture is desired
The right model depends on your product goals. For açaí, gravity-fed models offer great results with that signature rich texture, while air-pump models are perfect for soft-serve style presentation and higher throughput.
Pasteurised vs Non-Pasteurised Machines
Brullen also offers the option of pasteurised and non-pasteurised machines — a key consideration for food safety and operational efficiency.
Pasteurised models:
- Heat and cool the product mix at the end of each day
- Reduce the need for daily disassembly and deep cleaning
- Extend hygiene compliance intervals (can go up to 14 days without full strip-down)
- Ideal for high-volume, hygiene-focused venues like dessert bars, food courts, or franchises
Non-pasteurised models:
- Require daily cleaning and sanitisation
- Lower upfront cost and simpler technology
- Best suited for lower volume or owner-operated settings
- Ideal when a fresh batch is made each day and hygiene can be managed manually
If you're offering açaí or plant-based mixes — which often lack preservatives — pasteurised machines can be a great option to maintain food safety without increasing labour time. For smaller operations with more hands-on control, a non-pasteurised model may be more than sufficient.
Simple Operation, Reliable Output
With digital controls, adjustable settings for firmness and overrun, and easy-clean design, Brullen machines are built with operators in mind. Whether you’re running a busy dessert shop or a small café, these machines offer the reliability and performance that keeps customers coming back.
Trusted Worldwide
Brullen is used in over 30 countries and trusted by operators across cafés, quick-service restaurants, and dessert bars. Known for their consistent output, ease of use, and dependable support, Brullen machines are a go-to for venues serious about soft serve.
Want to offer açaí soft serve without the hassle?
Brullen machines give you the consistency, hygiene options, and flexibility other machines simply can’t match.
Check out our full Brullen range here:
https://simplyhospitality.co.nz/collections/brullen