Certifications
Free From
Highlights
Dishwasher safe
Microwave safe
Food-contact safe
Standard cubes
Square/Cube
With lid
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Best Non-Toxic Ice Trays
We vetted ice trays against the Welpr Standard and here are our top picks.
Cofounder & Product Curator
Medical Reviewer, PhD
Here's what we look for:
- Food-grade silicone construction
- Plastic only used on lids — and always BPA-free
- Free from heavy metals like lead
- No toxic coatings or unnecessary additives
- Brands that are transparent about sourcing, materials, and ethical practices
Best Non-Toxic Ice Trays
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Certifications
Free From
Highlights
EU safety standards
Dishwasher safe
Food-contact safe
Extra large cubes
Stick/Rod
With lid
Certifications
Free From
Highlights
Dishwasher safe
Food-contact safe
Large cubes
Square/Cube
With lid
Certifications
Free From
Highlights
Dishwasher safe
Microwave safe
Freezer safe
Food-contact safe
Standard cubes
Square/Cube
With lid
Certifications
Free From
Highlights
Dishwasher safe
Food-contact safe
Money-back guarantee
Standard cubes
Square/Cube
With lid
Certifications
Free From
Highlights
Dishwasher safe
Microwave safe
Food-contact safe
Lifetime warranty
Standard cubes
Square/Cube
With lid
How to Swap to Non-Toxic ice trays:
Here's how to swap to non-toxic ice trays:
What to know about ice trays
Ice trays are in direct contact with water that you eventually drink, so the material they're made of matters. Many conventional ice trays are made from plastic or silicone, which can come into contact with water for hours at a time as it freezes and sits in your freezer.
- Because ice goes directly into drinks you consume, this is a food-contact product worth paying attention to.
- Welpr prioritizes non-reactive, non-plastic materials that won't leach anything into your water as it freezes.
Check the ice trays you already have
Look at your current ice trays and note what they're made of. The material is usually printed on the bottom of the tray or listed on the original packaging.
- If your tray is made of standard plastic, check the bottom for a recycling number — common plastics like polypropylene (#5) are generally considered more stable, but Welpr still prefers non-plastic options for food contact.
- If your tray is silicone, check whether it's labeled as 100% food-grade silicone — lower-quality silicone may contain fillers.
Use your current ice trays more safely
If you're not ready to replace your ice trays right away, a couple of small habits can help. These are especially worth doing if your trays are made of plastic or unlabeled silicone.
- Avoid leaving water sitting in plastic trays for extended periods before freezing — fill them and place them in the freezer right away.
- If your silicone trays have a strong smell or feel greasy, wash them thoroughly with warm soapy water a few times before using them.
Choose cleaner replacements
The best ice trays are made from materials that won't react with your water. Stainless steel and 100% food-grade silicone are strong options. Stainless steel is inert and durable, while food-grade silicone is safe for cold-temperature use like freezing.
- Look for stainless steel ice trays or trays made from 100% food-grade silicone with no plastic parts touching the water — skip trays that don't clearly state their materials.
- Click the button above to shop Welpr Approved ice trays.
Camille May
Cofounder & Product Curator
Camille May is the co-creator of Welpr and a guide for clean living. After selling her last company in the health food space, she went non-toxic while working to heal an autoimmune condition....
Olushola M. Awoyemi
Medical Reviewer, PhD
Olushola M. Awoyemi (aka Shola) is a board-certified toxicologist and a research scientist with a PhD in Environmental Toxicology. Shola's long-term ambition is to be recognized as a world-renowned expert in toxicology,...