I was always addicted to slushy's when pg & would be this time if I wasn't 40k's from town. I never had any probs. But I have to admit that the other day when I got cones for the kids from macca's that I had one too. I've never had soft serve before, but it was SO hot. I felt guilty, but it felt good too. I'm pretty sure it is the icecream - wich is why that was my 1st & last, but you can buy ice shavers & make your own if you like. I have one & they are easy to keep clean. Plus the only thing that goes through them is ice - water basically. You put the syrup in after. Some of the machines at servo's & shops are the same.