Why Do You Need A Dedicated Ice Pop Mold? Popsicle molds could be as simple as you want: people have repurposed Dixie cups and ice cube trays with sticks in them to make DIY popsicles on the cheap. But if you're seriously looking for a way to cool down in the summer, or if any of the look delicious to you, you're going to want a dedicated mold. Molds solve a lot of the problems Dixie cup pops don't: it's easier to get pops out quickly (great if you have antsy children); built-in drip catchers make spills less likely and clean-up easier; and they're washable and reusable. What Makes A Good Mold? The material of the pop mold makes a huge difference, too. I found that plastic molds tended to hang onto the pop, making it hard to pull out without running under hot water. Stainless steel molds only took a few seconds of hot water before the pops slid right out, and silicone molds were easily pulled off. I spoke with Doug Goff, a food scientist at the University of Guelph, who explained why this happens: silicone is much smoother on a molecular level than most plastic, meaning the ice crystals won't adhere to (itty bitty) nooks and crannies on the surface. If you look at plastic under a microscope, it's not smooth at all, which means ice is much more likely to stick to the surface and you'll have to rinse it under hot water to free the popsicle. Sometimes you'll have to tug. And tug, and tug, and tug. After tugging and pulling at too many plastic molds, the quick release of silicone or stainless steel is a blessing.Temperature: Freezer Proof to -40°C,Heat resistant to 230°C.
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