Question from Janet
I’m looking for a stainless steel ice-cube tray. Do they exist? I am concerned about the plastic trays, I hear that freezing water in plastic can chemically change the water – is this true? How about the silicone rubber ice-cube trays. I’ve read your blog on using them for cooking, but what about for freezing? Thanks
Debra’s Answer
Metal ice cube trays ARE available online, but they are not made from stainless steel. They are, and have always been, made from aluminum. Just type “aluminum ice cube trays” into your favorite search engine and many online sources will come up. Check the price comparison sites that come up too.
Elsewhere I have noted that plastic outgasses LESS when frozen, and ice cube trays are made from a fairly hard plastic, so I’m not real concerned about ice cubes being contaminated with plastic in the freezer. And I think silicone ice cube trays are fine too.
Metal trays last longer and don’t crack or leak.
