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When Does Silicone Impart a Taste to Your Preparations?
In certain cases, silicone can impart a bad taste to your preparations. The main reasons why this happens are :
- The quality of the silicone used: Low-quality silicone used in molds and utensils may contain additives and impurities that affect the taste of food. Therefore, it’s important to use food-grade silicone molds and utensils specially designed for food contact.
- First use of your molds: New silicone molds may have a plastic or rubber smell, affecting the taste of the cooked food. Before the first use, wash your silicone molds with hot soapy water, rinse them with clear water, and let them air dry. You can also put your molds in the dishwasher if needed.
- Poor cleaning: If silicone molds and utensils are not properly cleaned after each use, food residues can accumulate and affect the taste of later-cooked food. It’s important to know how to clean a silicone mold . Also, make sure to rewash it after a long period of non-use.
- Exposure to high temperatures: Exposing silicone molds to high temperatures can affect their quality and their ability to impart taste to food. It’s important not to expose the silicone mold to temperatures higher than those recommended for baking. Professional-grade Maé silicone molds resist temperatures up to +280°C.
By following these recommendations, you will prevent your silicone molds from imparting a taste to your culinary preparations.
Does Silmaé Silicone Impart a Taste to Your Preparations?
At Maé Innovation, we use premium-quality silicone for making silicone molds. All our molds are made in France and certified to French and European food standards. Every year, Maé commissions a laboratory to conduct tests on our molds.
Before the first use, simply rinse your mold with clear water, regardless of the temperature. All our Silmaé molds undergo multiple passes at 200°C beforehand to prevent the silicone from imparting a bad taste to your preparations.
What to Do If Your Silicone Mold Imparts a Bad Taste to Your Preparations?
If you notice that your silicone molds impart a bad taste to your preparations, you can follow the following steps to resolve this issue:
- Wash your silicone mold : Initially, carefully wash the silicone mold with hot soapy water. You can also add white vinegar or baking soda to the water to eliminate odors and flavors. (Important: Maé Innovation does not recommend the use of white vinegar for cleaning its products. This cleaning method may affect the performance or durability of the silicone over time.)
- Rinse your silicone mold thoroughly: Rinse the silicone mold thoroughly with hot water to remove any soap or detergent residue.
- Avoid acidic foods: Do not cook acidic foods like citrus fruits or tomatoes in silicone molds. Undesirable flavors may be released.
- Prefer low temperatures: Avoid high-temperature cooking with silicone molds (+280°C maximum). This can also release undesirable flavors.
- Try another mold : If the previous steps do not resolve the issue, the silicone mold may be defective or of poor quality. In this case, it may be preferable to invest in a new high-quality silicone mold.
How to Prevent Your Silicone Molds from Imparting a Bad Taste to Your Preparations?
Here are some tips to prevent silicone molds from imparting a taste to your preparations:
- Buy food-grade quality molds : Make sure to buy food-grade silicone molds that do not contain harmful chemicals. Food-grade molds are designed to resist high temperatures and do not release undesirable flavors or odors.
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- Avoid chemicals : Avoid using abrasives to clean silicone molds as they can affect the quality of the silicone and alter the taste of your preparation. We recommend using hot soapy water to clean the mold.
- Store your molds in a suitable place : Avoid storing your molds in places that absorb odors like spice cabinets or next to strong-smelling products, as they can also affect the taste of your preparations.
By following these simple tips, you will prevent your silicone molds from imparting a bad taste to your preparations and enjoy delicious and healthy cakes.
