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Questions tagged [silicone]

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My silicone mold got moldy. Can I clean it or should I throw it away?

I've tried to google for an answer, but it's hard because mold has two meanings and in this case I'm using both. Some dessert got left in a silicone mold (shaping device) in the back of the fridge, and when I discovered it the dessert had gotten…
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Why does smell of curry 'stick' to silicone utensils?

Today I cooked curry with silicone utensils and it seems the smell doesn't go no matter how much I scrub it with dish soap. Googling tells me that boiling the utensils or scrubbing it with a paste of baking soda with warm water will remove the…
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Silicone molds: transportation and storage

I'm not quite sure if this is a proper question for this website, but I hope it is. My question regards silicone molds you'd use in patisserie for baking (like cakes) or freezing (like mousses). I am considering bringing back from a trip overseas…
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What can I do about my silicone spatulas' terrible taste?

I use silicone spatulas for a lot of things. They're especially nice for scrambled eggs in a nonstick skillet. However, over the years, they've taken on a really nasty soapy taste. Now my eggs taste like soap. Is there a way to prevent silicone…
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Mason jar silicone seal mystery

For food storage I mainly use mason jars with stainless steel lids and food-grade silicone ring seals to keep them airtight. Twice while storing different types of loose-leaf tea, the silicone seals became oily and swollen even though they were not…
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What adhesive should I use to repair a glass and silicone cake mould

I have a silicon and glass cake mould with the round base made of glass with some silicone feet and a detachable rim made of silicone. One of the feet came lose and dropped off. What glue I can use to re-attach it?
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Is silicone a food-safe material for long term use?

I understand that silicone is often used in cooking and food storage for its heat resistance and water sealing. You will often see it applied in many areas of food preparation. Are there concerns with silicone and its food safety over time? Does…
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Silicone ice cube scum, what is it?

I recently purchased some cheap silicone ice cube trays from Aliexpress. After the first use, I noticed a fatty residue floating on top of my drink. Research suggested it might be lime scale or minerals from hard water. Many websites claim it's…
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Do I have black mold or a stain on my water bottle gasket?

I have a water bottle that the silicone seal/gasket/o ring developed some black mold. I soaked it overnight in undiluted vinegar (I always see it being diluted should I be doing this?) but it still has a black discoloration. Is this stained or…
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Coating a silicone mold in chocolate glaze

I wanted to make chocolate-covered quark sweets, using a recipe from Youtube. The recipe involves mixing 160 g melted chocolate with 60 g oil, then coating a silicone mold with it and placing it in the freezer for 10 minutes to harden. In the video,…
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