With ready-to-use syrups, no mixing or additives are required. All you have to do is open the bottle of syrup, pour and enjoy. Concentrates are for mixing your own syrup at home and are primarily only used in shaved ice or snow cone businesses. When using concentrates, you first make your own simple syrup at home using sugar, water and preservatives. Next, concentrate is added to flavor the syrup. If you are looking for concentrates please visit our sister website at www.1-800-Shaved-Ice.com. This is a website dedicated to commercial shaved ice machines, concentrate and other business equipment.