How nice it is to refresh yourself with a glass of cool drink or delicious ice cream on a hot day. In order to do this, it is not necessary to go to a cafe or a store, more and more people prefer to please themselves with such amenities at home. This is easy to do, since there are many products in stores that allow you to make ice cream and ice at home, one of these are special molds.
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On the shelves of stores it is possible to find containers of any size and shape, manufacturers also produce a special children's version in the form of animals, geometric figures, and so on. Environmentally friendly silicone and plastic are used as the material for the manufacture of such containers; they perfectly withstand temperature extremes. What shakes ice, it is also frozen in special plastic bags.
Plastic, or rather products made from it, are the most popular among consumers; manufacturers offer a wide selection of products that have different sizes and configurations. When choosing a product made of plastic, one must take into account its size, as it may be difficult to place it in the freezer. Plastic products have their advantages and disadvantages, which should also be considered when choosing models.
When choosing a product made of plastic, its quality is taken into account, the material must be special food grade, since it is the only one that is safe for health. On the product, as a rule, there are special marks that you should pay attention to when buying. If the product has an unpleasant odor, an uneven surface, then the purchase should be discarded.
Another popular material is silicone, many products are made from it, including molds for freezing ice and making ice cream. In the production, high-quality silicone is used, which does not have foreign odors and is safe for human health. These devices are suitable for freezing and are durable, especially with proper care. Products made of silicone for ice and ice cream can have any form from simple geometric shapes to various forms, for example, in the form of musical instruments or animal figures. Such a wide variety allows each buyer to choose a container that is suitable for both a children's holiday and an adult party. Silicone models also have positive aspects, because of which many prefer these particular products.
Of course, when buying, you need to pay attention to the quality of the product, since there are a huge number of silicone molds on the market, it is recommended to give preference to brands that have already established themselves among users. Also, you should pay attention to the availability of a quality certificate.
The plastic bags are easy to use and compact when empty. For the preparation of ice cubes, such bags are also used, they have special compartments through which liquid is distributed. The device is convenient for use if there is no mold complete with a refrigerator or they have become unusable. The cost of such bags is low, and due to its compactness, even when filled, it allows you to place them in a freezer in large quantities. Bags with cells are made from safe polyethylene, which does not smell and does not contain any dangerous impurities. The number of cells in such packages is different, which makes it possible to choose the desired volume.
When choosing such a package, preference should be given to packages that have a special fastener that holds liquid well inside.
Despite the large number of manufacturers involved in the production of containers for ice cream and ice, many buyers prefer trusted brands. The choice is usually based on user feedback. So, the list of popular models includes devices for ice and ice cream, which are distinguished by quality and ease of use.
Containers for liquids have a different number of small cells and allow you to freeze both just water and various juices, fruit purees, various infusions, teas and even coffee. You can also cook sweets and various confectionery decorations in them.
The Chinese brand Regent produces containers for freezing liquid called Diamonds 93-SI-FO-16.5. This model allows you to make beautiful cubes in the form of diamonds of different sizes. The beautiful appearance of the cells allows you to use the resulting crystals for all holidays, they will become a wonderful decoration for the table, and in the future for drinks. The container has 27 compartments and is easy to use, you just need to pour water into it and put it in the freezer, but this should be done carefully to avoid spilling the contents. The material from which the container is made is safe food grade silicone, which is temperature resistant and does not absorb foreign odors. The model has a nice blue color.
One of the innovative devices for freezing ice can be called the Joseph Joseph Quicksnap Plus container, it is equipped with a special push-button mechanism, thanks to which the resulting cubes are easily removed. In addition, it has a lid that is strong and flexible to allow other containers or products to be placed on top of it. It also blocks foreign odors or liquids from entering the interior.To extract the contents, you just need to slightly twist the container, and then press the button on the back in accordance with the direction of the arrows indicated on it.
The Russian company produces Phibo ice molds for 16 cells with a total volume of 300 ml. spacious compartments allow you to supplement the ice with various ingredients, such as mint leaves, lemon zest and many others. In the production, environmentally friendly plastic is used, which does not emit or absorb foreign odors. When frozen, it does not lose its properties and retains its strength. The contents are easily pulled out of the cells after slightly twisting the model body.
Forms of the Multidom company are popular among consumers, this is due to the fact that they differ in quality and budget price. The cells are made in the form of roses, the container itself is made of plastic, and the bottom is made of silicone, which makes it easy to remove the resulting ice. This model is also suitable for making chocolates or decorations for various desserts. Due to the material from which the container is made, the contents are easily removed and do not stick to the walls. The device is easy to clean with water and detergent, but unfortunately, it loses its color over time, but this does not affect the quality.
The Chinese company is engaged in the manufacture of Oursson IM1800SP molds, using environmentally friendly combined materials in the production. If we consider in more detail, the body of the model is made of plastic, which ensures stability and rigidity of the structure, and the cells are made of silicone, which makes it easy to get ice. This product can be washed even in the dishwasher, it does not deteriorate and does not lose color.
Produced by a Russian company, durable and safe plastic is used in the manufacture. The cells look like hearts; it is also possible to freeze not only water, but also tea, coffee and other liquids in them. Frozen liquid is easily detached. This manufacturer has a large selection of fixtures with a variety of shapes, but also of good quality.
Manufacturers produce special ice cream molds that are also suitable for making popsicles. These sweets are popular not only among children, but also among the older generation.
Chinese model for making ice cream, made of safe plastic that can be frozen. When developing, the designers foresaw all the subtleties, thanks to which it is very easy to remove the contents from the container. The pink foma consists of 6 cells with a volume of 60 ml, and has a special stand for them.
Another model of the Multidom company, also made of high-quality material that is safe for health, the handle of the sticks is made in the shape of a flamingo. Sticks-lids are inserted into the cells after liquid is poured into them, frozen it is easily pulled out from the cells. Before use, the container must be thoroughly washed with detergent. The company also produces a 4-compartment flamingo stick mold, which is equally popular with consumers.
The design for ice cream "Bright Umbrellas" from the company Multidom consists of 6 cells. The shape got its name because of the shape of the sticks at the end, they are shaped like umbrellas. Umbrellas are designed in such a way that it is very convenient to hold them in your hand, and the containers are designed so that it is easy to get the contents. Manufactured using environmentally friendly polypropylene.
The British company Mustard is engaged in the production of quality products in various areas, including kitchen accessories. The design of the model was developed specifically for the children's audience, the container has three compartments, which are accompanied by sticks with eyes. The oval-shaped sections are made of food-grade silicone, which simplifies the process of removing the finished product.
The Italian company Silikomart is engaged in the production of original forms for desserts. The model has 8 cells which are made in the form of hearts. Made from food grade silicone. The product is multifunctional, it is suitable both for making ice cream and for desserts that require heat treatment. The container is easy to clean, but manufacturers give some recommendations for use, for example, it should not be placed on a heat source, the resulting dessert should not be cut without removing it from the mold. Before use, it is recommended to lubricate the mold with oil.
So, considering the preparation of ice, we can say that this procedure does not take much work, despite this, some nuances of its preparation should be taken into account:
Many resort to the process of boiling water, as it removes oxygen, after which the ice becomes transparent. The freezing period is affected by the temperature in the chamber and the size of the container cells, if an air bubble is visible in the middle of the cube, this indicates that it is not yet ready. In addition to water, you can freeze any other liquid, including various herbal decoctions.
Increasingly, people began to give preference to homemade ice cream, which anyone can cook. But in order for the product to turn out, small skills and certain conditions are needed:
For the preparation of ice cream, you can use various ingredients, some recipes add cream, milk, while others even use cottage cheese. There are many recipes, so anyone can choose the one that suits their taste.
Containers for making ice and ice cream are available in almost every home. They make it possible to please the family on a hot evening with cool drinks or delicious ice cream, which can also be replaced with popsicles. The cost of such devices is not high and therefore everyone can purchase them, but when choosing, you should pay attention to the quality of the material from which the products are made.