Common materials of Ice Cube Tray include plastic, silicone, metal, glass, etc. The following analyzes their advantages and disadvantages one by one.
Plastic mold: Plastic Ice Cube Tray is the most commonly used material at present. It has the advantages of being light, easy to clean, and fast in ice making. It can also print various patterns and is very easy to make into various shapes. However, the disadvantages of plastic molds are also quite significant. First, it is easy to deform. Secondly, chemical substances may remain in the plastic, which poses a certain risk to human health. Therefore, we must choose plastic molds that meet food safety standards.
Silicone mold: Silicone mold is a relatively safe mold. It does not have the toxic components in plastic, and it is relatively soft and will not break. Silicone ice cube molds have good anti-stick properties, are not easy to deform, and have a good ice making effect. However, the price of silicone molds is relatively high and they are also more easily scratched.
Metal mold: Metal Ice Cube Tray is not only sturdy and durable, but also has a very fast ice making speed, which can ensure uniform ice making. However, metal ice cube molds also have their disadvantages. Because of their excellent thermal conductivity, they feel cold to the touch, so you need to pay attention to protecting your hands when using them. In addition, if the metal mold is of poor quality, its surface is prone to rust, and such a mold is not suitable for making ice.
Glass molds: The advantage of glass molds is that they do not contain harmful chemicals like plastics, and they are not easy to deform and are easier to clean. Glass ice cube molds are suitable for making particularly beautiful ice cubes, such as those with patterns, transparency, and smoothness. However, the disadvantage of glass molds is also obvious, that is, they are relatively fragile and easy to break.
We compare the several materials listed above and find that each material of Ice Cube Tray has its own obvious characteristics and advantages and disadvantages. According to different needs and actual conditions, we need to choose the material that suits us best. For example, if you pursue health, silicone material is a good choice; if you focus on beauty, glass material is more ornamental; if you focus on durability, metal material is the best choice. On the whole, it is recommended to use silicone molds that meet food safety standards. This mold has good ice making effect, is non-sticky, easy to clean, and can be made into a variety of shapes.
Ice Cube Tray is one of the essential tools for making ice. Its material selection affects the effect of ice making and is also closely related to people's daily health. When choosing an ice cube tray mold, you need to pay attention to factors such as whether the material meets food safety standards, whether it is deformed, easy to clean, and ice making effect. Finally, you can choose a mold with the right material to make better ice cubes.
