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Tips for choosing ice shapes

Tips for choosing ice shapes

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  1. Polyethylene
  2. Plastic
  3. Silicone
  4. Unusual

In the hot season, there is always a desire to enjoy a chilled and tasty drink. Chilled drinks like adults and children. Well, when there is always ice in the fridge. In order to cook it, you need a form for ice. To date, you can find a variety of molds for freezing water. What form to choose? All tips and tricks are already in our material.

Polyethylene

In the freezer each modern refrigerator already has a special compartment for making ice, which is called an ice generator. Or there is already a plastic mold in the kit. But there are models without a special compartment. And the mold that 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 making ice.

Especially if a party is scheduled for the coming weekend. To date, the most affordable option is plastic bags for freezing ice.

Such a product is a package with small cells. They are made of safe material, which has no 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 the ice, pour purified water through a special hole and evenly distribute it over 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 breaking the package itself. In addition, without experience and skill, you are unlikely to 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 lock-slider.

Plastic

Plastic products, of course, are very popular and in demand. These products have their own numerous advantages. You can choose a form with cells of the most different configuration. For example, it can be a cube, a star, a ball, diamonds, hearts, or even a honeycomb. The number of cells in each model is different. Choosing big molds, remember that they should easily fit in your freezer.

Another plus of similar products for making ice. It lies in the fact that they are reusable. They can be reused and with careful operation such tins will last more than one year. You can choose a regular product, as a rule, it is rectangular or square in shape. And you can choose a copy with a lid, which is very convenient and practical.

If we talk about the minuses, they too. Many consumers note the fact that it is sometimes difficult to remove the ice from the cells. In order for you to have no problems with the extraction of ice, remember that it is not necessary to fill the cells with water to the top.

In addition, many consumers note the fact that ice in plastic form freezes a little longer than in a plastic bag or in silicone form. However, such products have their loyal fans.

Choosing a plastic product, be sure to pay attention to its quality. The form must be made exclusively from food-grade plastic, which is absolutely safe for health.The product must contain all the necessary information, including that it can be safely frozen.

If the product has an odor, its surface is rough, the edges are not smooth 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 its popularity. Today, you can easily find a variety of molds and for fast ice. What is the advantage of such a product?

These products are made from a material that is completely safe for human health. A quality silicone product has absolutely no foreign smell, does not emit harmful substances during freezing. Such products can rightly be called durable and safe.

A wide range of different shapes and configurations also pleases modern consumers. Silicone ice making products can be completely different shapes. The shape can be square, round, rectangular or oval. Cells can be not only round or square, but also of the most unusual form. For example, in the form of small bottles, musical instruments, fish, robots, etc. Here everyone can choose any shape to suit their taste. This is especially true if you plan to have a themed or children's party.

Another advantage that many point out is that Such molds can be used not only for making ice. For example, you can easily make homemade chocolate candies or even bake small cupcakes or cookies.

The product made of silicone perfectly withstands both high and low temperatures.

In addition, it is very easy and convenient to extract ready ice from this form. Therefore, the fans of such molds are becoming more and more every day. If we talk about the cons, they are not. Only when buying should choose only quality product. It is best to choose products of a well-known brand, which has already established itself on the positive side and has all the relevant quality certificates.

Unusual

It would seem, what shape can be the most common ice for drinks? Previously, round and square shapes were on sale, but today you can find the most cool, 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, which will serve hot drinks that require pre-cooling. The main feature of them lies in the fact that in such glasses and glasses you can pour drinks.
  • Another unusual option is molds that allow you to prepare ice on a stick. The set already has special sticks that are made of high quality plastic. For example, ice citrus slices on a stick will look very original.

Moreover, guests can easily extract ice from a glass if they wish.

  • Anyone who plans to have a Gothic theme party can easily find molds 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 a human brain or a false jaw.
  • Purely for a women's company, you can choose molds, thanks to which the ice will resemble diamonds. For a men's company, you can choose a form in the form of a bow tie, glasses, car or ship.

See below for an overview of several unusual ice shapes.

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