Abstract: Semi-automatic machine for crushing and for collecting outside frozen food substances contained in an external storage container, for a subsequent food use of the food substances, that is for being eaten, as for example fruit smoothies, slushes, ice creams, etc., and/or for preparing foods to be eaten later, as for example condiments, seasonings, which machine being of the electrical type and including a support cabinet adapted to contain and to support at least a first electrical actuation means, at least a motion transmission element, at least an upper closing and pushing unit, and at least a lower crushing and discharging unit, the storage container containing the frozen food substance being able to be placed between the closing and pushing unit and the crushing and discharging unit, in such a way the same frozen food substance may be crushed and at the same time discharged outside the same machine.