In the hot season, there is always a desire to enjoy a chilled and tasty drink. Chilled drinks are loved by adults and children. It is good when there is always ice in the refrigerator. In order to cook it, you need a mold for ice. Today you can find a variety of molds for freezing water. Which mold to choose? All tips and tricks are already in our material.
Polyethylene
In the freezer of every modern refrigerator, there is already a special compartment for making ice, which is called an ice generator. Or the kit already has a plastic mold. But there are models without a special compartment. A mold, which comes in the kit, may become unusable or one mold is not enough. In this case, there is a need to purchase an additional product for the preparation of ice.
Especially if a party is scheduled for next weekend. Today, the most affordable option is plastic bags for freezing ice.
Such a product is a bag with small cells. They are made of safe material that does not have any foreign smell and does not emit any harmful substances. There are larger and more compact packages. You can choose a package with the most different number of cells, from 15 and more. To prepare ice, pour purified water through a special hole and evenly distribute in the cells.
Using this form is easy and simple. The main disadvantage is that all such forms are disposable. After freezing, you can remove the cubes only by tearing the bag itself.In addition, without experience and skill, it is unlikely that you will get cubes of the same size and shape.
If you want to opt for a product made of polyethylene, then choose those options that are equipped with a special slider lock.
Plastic
Plastic products, of course, are very popular and in demand. Such products have their many advantages. You can choose a form with cells of the most different configuration. For example, it can be a cube, star, ball, rhombuses, hearts, or even honeycombs. The number of cells for each model is different. When choosing large molds, remember that they should fit easily in your freezer.
Another plus of such products for making ice. It lies in the fact that they are reusable. They can be reused and with careful use, such molds will last more than one year. You can choose an ordinary product, as a rule, it can be rectangular or square. And you can choose a copy with a lid, which is very convenient and practical.
If we talk about the cons, then they also are. Many consumers note the fact that it is sometimes difficult to extract ready ice from the cells. So that you don’t have any problems with ice recovery, remember that Do not fill the cells with water to the very top.
In addition, many consumers note the fact that ice in a plastic mold freezes a little longer than in a plastic bag or in a silicone mold. However, such products have their loyal fans.
When choosing a product made of plastic, be sure to pay attention to its quality. The form must be made exclusively of food-grade plastic, which is absolutely safe for health. The product must contain all the necessary information, including that it can be safely frozen in it.
If the product has a foreign smell, its surface is rough, the edges are not even and not smooth, then it is better to refuse such a purchase.
Silicone
Various products from silicone every day more and more gaining momentum of their popularity. Today you can easily find a variety of molds and for quick ice making. What is the advantage of such a product?
These products are made of material that is completely safe for human health. A high-quality silicone product has absolutely no odor, does not emit harmful substances during freezing. Such products can rightly be called durable and safe.
A large selection of various forms and configurations also pleases modern consumers. Silicone product for ice making can be of completely different shapes. The shape can be square, round, rectangular or oval. Cells can be not only round or square, but also the most unusual shape. For example, in the form of small bottles, musical instruments, fish, robots, etc. Here everyone can choose any shape to their taste. This is especially true if you plan to have a theme or children's party.
Another advantage that many have noted is that such molds can be used not only for making ice. For example, you can easily make homemade chocolate sweets in them, or even bake small muffins or cookies.
The silicone product withstands both high and low temperatures.
In addition, it is very easy and convenient to extract the finished ice from this form. Therefore, fans of such molds are becoming more and more every day. If we talk about the cons, then they are not. Only with purchase should you choose an exclusively high-quality product. It is best to choose the products of a well-known brand that has already established itself on the positive side and has all the relevant quality certificates.
Fancy
It would seem, what shape can be the most common ice for drinks? Previously, there were round and square shapes on sale, but today you can find the coolest, most unusual and intricate options.
- If you want to pleasantly surprise your guests, then you can safely choose non-standard options. For example, this is an option in the form of small glasses or glasses. This form is perfect for a party that will serve strong drinks that require pre-cooling. Their main feature is that drinks can be poured into such glasses and glasses.
- Another unusual option is the molds, which allow you to prepare ice on a stick. The kit already has special sticks that are made of high quality plastic. For example, iced citrus slices on a stick will look very original.
Moreover, guests can easily remove ice from a glass if they wish.
- Anyone who plans to have a theme party in the Gothic style can easily find tins in the form of skulls, spiders or scorpions.
- In addition, you can make colored ice, so that the drinks will look even more original.
- For a music party, you can choose the option in the form of notes or musical instruments. There are forms in the form of the human brain or false jaw.
- Purely for a female company, you can choose molds, thanks to which ice will resemble diamonds. For a men's company, you can choose the shape of a bow tie, glasses, car or ship.
Next, see an overview of several unusual ice molds.