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.
Verification: Manufacturer confirmed
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)
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
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