How to Clean Silicone Molds Properly | Food-Grade Care & Maintenance Guide
Why Proper Silicone Mold Cleaning Matters Food-grade silicone used for repeated food contact should follow U.S. requirements for rubber articles intended for repeated use. Under FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 – Rubber articles intended for repeated use (eCFR), permissible silicone elastomers, adjuvants, vulcanizing agents and extractive limits are defined, and finished articles must be thoroughly cleansed before first food contact. Learn more at the eCFR text If you’ve ever pulled a silicone mold out of storage and noticed it felt sticky, smelled faintly of old butter, or had black spots in the crevices—that’s not the silicone breaking down. It’s residual buildup that regular rinsing missed. Daily Cleaning: Step-by-Step 1. Let the […]