Best Non-Toxic Ice Trays

Pros

• Frozen cubes pop out easily thanks to the flexible silicone, no twisting or banging required.
• Tablespoon measurement markings on the cubes make it easy to freeze precise portions.
• The silicone is thick and sturdy, and the lids fit tightly enough to feel secure.
• An inner metal ring along the rim keeps the tray rigid, making it easy to hold and transport when full.
• Fits into standard freezers without taking up much room, and the trays are dishwasher-safe.
• Versatile across a wide range of uses: sauces, broths, herb cubes, purees, garlic paste, and even baking.

Cons

• The lids are not liquid-tight; if your freezer has a drawer-style design, liquids can spill before they freeze.
• One person reported freezer burn on puree stored overnight, suggesting the lids may not seal well enough for all foods.

Pros

• Cubes pop out easily with a gentle twist or push, no cracking or fighting with the tray.
• Versatile beyond ice; people use them for baby food, pet food, juice, and stock portions that freeze into clean, consistent cubes.
• Lids make the trays stackable in the freezer, which helps with space and keeps contents clean.
• Cubes are large enough to melt slowly in drinks.
• Easy to clean and holding up well after months of repeated use.

Cons

• Lids pop off easily when the tray is full of liquid and being moved; the flexible silicone doesn't hold them securely until contents are frozen.
• Silicone can retain food odors after use, so trays used for food may not work well for plain ice afterward.
• Actual cube size runs smaller than advertised and smaller than photos suggest.

Pros

• Ice cubes pop out easily by pushing from below, with no twisting or running under water needed.
• The rigid lid prevents water from sloshing during transport to the freezer, blocks freezer odors, and allows stacking.
• The three-row design fits in freezer doors despite being wider than typical two-row trays.
• Sturdy enough to carry filled to the freezer without flexing or wobbling.

Cons

• Cubes are closer to 1.5 inches than the advertised 1 inch, which disappointed people wanting smaller cubes.
• Pushing out cubes one at a time can be tedious and cold on the fingers.
• A few people noticed a white powdery residue on the water surface that persisted through multiple uses.

Pros

• Sturdy enough to hold their shape when carrying to the freezer; multiple people expected flimsy silicone and were surprised by the rigidity.
• Ice and frozen contents pop out easily with a push on the bottom, no wrestling or cracking required.
• The lid snaps on and seals well, keeping contents covered during freezing.
• Versatile beyond ice; people use them for pralines, baby food, and other small-portion freezing.

Cons

• The lid doesn't reseal properly once you've removed a cube and try to close it again, because frozen contents expand and push it up.
• Cubes in the smaller tray size are quite small, which can make filling precisely a bit fiddly.
• People with smaller hands found popping out the cubes harder than expected.
• The graduation markings on the compartments are difficult to read, and the actual max capacity doesn't match the advertised size.

Pros

• Large cube size keeps drinks cold for over 24 hours in insulated bottles.
• Stackable design with lids helps save freezer space.
• Flexible silicone is durable and dishwasher safe; one person reported using them for two years without issues.
• Versatile beyond ice; works well for freezing fruit puree, dressings, and other portioned foods.

Cons

• The silicone lids are difficult to fit onto the trays; multiple people found they compress the tray, don't seal properly, and cause leaking or freezer burn on stored food.
• Removing frozen cubes takes real effort; bending, pushing from the bottom, or running a knife around the edges is often needed.
• One person noticed a strong plastic-like odor that persisted even after multiple washes and sterilizing.

Pros

• The stick shape fits easily through narrow water bottle openings, eliminating the hassle of standard cubes or spheres.
• Ice pops out of the silicone mold cleanly without breaking or disturbing neighboring pieces.
• The internal stainless steel frame keeps the tray rigid during filling, unlike flimsier all-silicone designs.
• Sturdy enough to stack items on top of it in the freezer, but still flexible enough for easy ice release.
• No noticeable odor or residue out of the box.

Cons

• The shallow mold cavities make spilling almost inevitable when carrying the filled tray to the freezer; multiple people had to find workarounds like filling it in place.
• The ice sticks are narrower than expected, roughly the diameter of a boba straw, which surprised a few people.
• One person found the middle section permanently contracted after the first use, cutting three of the ice pieces to half size.