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Philadelphia water ice, also known as Italian ice or simply water ice, is a frozen dessert that originated in the Italian-American communities of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is a sweet, flavorful treat similar to sorbet or shaved ice.

Ice blocks for snow cones and shaved ice freezers are typically made using commercial ice block machines. These machines are specifically designed to produce large blocks of ice that can be easily shaved or crushed into the desired texture for snow cones.