Onyx Stainless Steel Ice Cube Tray
A fully stainless 18/8 lever-action ice tray in the vintage design - no plastic, no aluminum, no coating, no BPA. The reference plastic-free ice tray.
The verdict: Plastic-free
Every part is 18/8 stainless steel: the tray, the divider grid, and the pull-up lever that cracks the ice loose. No plastic, no aluminum, no coating, no BPA. Water freezes against steel and releases with the lever instead of the plastic-stressing twist a plastic tray requires. Nothing to verify beyond the single material.
What it's made of
| Part | Material | Food contact |
|---|---|---|
| tray body 18/8 stainless | Stainless Steel 304 / 18-8 | Yes primary |
| divider grid | Stainless Steel 304 / 18-8 | Yes primary |
| lever / pull handle lift the lever to crack and release the cubes - no twisting | Stainless Steel 304 / 18-8 | No |
A revival of the mid-century all-metal ice tray: an 18/8 stainless tray with a removable divider grid and a pull-up lever that cracks the whole batch loose at once, with no twisting. Makes 18 cubes and stacks.
Pros
- Lever release cracks the whole batch loose with no twisting or flexing
- Effectively unbreakable; a buy-it-for-life item
- Freezes fast (steel conducts) and stacks
Cons
- Cubes can stick if overfilled or frozen very hard; a brief thaw frees them
- Cold steel is uncomfortable to handle straight from the freezer
- Far pricier than a plastic twist tray
- No lid (odor transfer possible in the freezer)
Common questions
Does the Onyx Stainless Steel Ice Cube Tray have plastic in it?
No. Nothing that touches your food on the Onyx Stainless Steel Ice Cube Tray is plastic or silicone — the food path is stainless steel.
What is the Onyx Stainless Steel Ice Cube Tray made of?
Part by part, the Onyx Stainless Steel Ice Cube Tray is: tray body — stainless steel; divider grid — stainless steel; lever / pull handle — stainless steel.
Is the Onyx Stainless Steel Ice Cube Tray BPA-free?
No plastic touches your food on the Onyx Stainless Steel Ice Cube Tray — the food path is stainless steel — so BPA, which comes from polycarbonate and epoxy plastics, is not in play here.
Categories: Ice Cube Trays
Sources
Every material claim above is backed by these. This is the scattered info we centralized.
- manufacturer https://www.amazon.com/Onyx-Stainless-Steel-ICE001-Slot/dp/B0027V9OR0 18/8 stainless steel, 18-slot lever tray
- review https://helpatmyhome.com/best-non-aluminum-non-plastic-ice-cube-tray-onyx-stainless-steel-ice-cube-tray/ independent review confirming no plastic, no aluminum, no lead, no BPA; all-steel lever construction
- review https://www.sustainablehaus.com/product/Onyx_Bento_Ice_Tray_Reusable_Stainless_Steel_Plastic_Free_Zero_Waste_Food_Storage/156 retailer confirming all-stainless plastic-free construction
Independent reviews
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