Why Opt For Silicone Ice Ball Molds Vs Plastic Ice Cube Trays

The recent comeback of the ice ball trend, which first  embarked in Japan many years ago, has now spread to the United States and other countries. High end bars and bistros, due to the high demand for ice in their  business, have been using the  reliable but more expensive ice ball machines.

Up until now, the typical consumer has been creating  ice at home with either plastic or metal  ice trays but as  increasingly more people experience an ice ball in their  beverage when they visit these  places, the  appeal for  producing ice balls at home was born. Unfortunately ice ball machines were way too costly and unsuitable for home use so now  lots of companies have now  created their own  variations of ice ball molds for home use.

As a much more affordable and more  feasible  option to the high end ice ball machines, the silcone ice ball mold came into play. While plastic or metal ice trays have been  extensively used for many years to create ice cubes for the consumers at home, the silicone ice ball makers are rapidly taking over due to their many benefits and features.

People who are particular on the quality and appearance of the ice they place in their drinks have come to prefer ice balls instead of ice cubes. Due to their larger and smoother surface area, ice balls melt much more slowly than ice cubes which have many corners and are less smooth. The slow melting aspect of an ice ball means that the flavor and taste of the  refreshment isnt  weakened and  as a result doesnt taste diluted.

So here are some of the reasons why you should opt to use silicone ice balls makers ice ball  in place of plastic ice cube trays.

A) Silicone molds are soft and malleable. This is important because as ice freezes, the silicone's subtle elasticity not only  makes it possible for the ice to expand but also makes it easier to remove the ice ball from the mold. B) Silicone ice ball molds snap together  conveniently  therefore are leak free. C) Silicone molds are microwave and dishwasher safe so very easy to clean. D) Silicone molds are oven safe to +220 C. E) Silicone molds are non toxic, FDA Approved and BPA free making them a much safer option. F) By being biologically  unreactive, silicone ice molds do not allow bacteria to develop. E) Silicone molds are odorless so there is no after taste in the ice.

Plastic ice cube trays, however, are hard and  have the tendency to leak or crack. The ice cubes melt a lot quicker than ice balls. More importantly, some plastic ice trays still contain some BPA which is potentially harmful. Sometimes there is an unpleasant after taste in the ice when using plastic ice cube trays.

An added benefit is that a premium quality silicone ice ball mold is novel enough to be a great gift to give to your friends and family. Let's face it, who would would like to get a boring plastic ice ball tray?

Overall, silicone ice ball makers are definitely superior to plastic ice cube trays.