How does this compare with the ice pop molds from Sunsella. Anyone compared both and prefer one over the other?
804221
I've only used these but they are wonderful! Easy to use/fill using all kinds of liquids, yogurt, pudding, etc. Are easy to clean and eat (warm hands release pops easily). Wonderful!
804222
I've been using this brand and recently got some Sunsella ones too (because they were cheaper.) They look identical - but the lids on the Norpro ones seem to fit slightly more tightly - exactly the opposite of Natosha Miller's experience! I filled one of each brand with water and stood it on its lid on the kitchen counter. The Sunsella one leaked and the Norpro one didn't. The silicone doesn't appear to me to be any different between the two brands.
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I have used both the Norpro and Sunsella brands and find the Sunsella brand to be much better quality. The Norpro silicone is thinner and doesn't seem anywhere near as durable. It also doesn't feel like a full silicone product, it has a "plasticky" feel to it. Possibly not 100% silicone like the Sunsella brand. I also find the lids fit a lot more securely on the Sunsella brand, the Norpro lid is quite flimsy. I also performed the twist test on both products and the Sunsella brand retained it's color however the Norpro brand did not. So I would definitely go for the Sunsella brand! It looks like Sunsella have a special on at the moment and are selling theirs for $7.99 for 6 so work out to be cheaper than Norpro per mold too. Hope that helps!
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I'm going to say no. I think you mean standard vs. widemouth? If so regular ice cubes are too wide. I would exercise caution with this product though. Read my review. The claims about keeping stuff ice cold for hours in a hot car seem to be completely bogus, unless i got a defective one, but I don't know what type of defect I could have had that would have caused such decreased performance, the product didn't appear to have any defect at all. I would melt ice cubes down and shove a bunch of them in then take it to my kids ballgame at by the end of the game 2-3 hours later all the ice is melted and the drink isn't very cold. I'm going to say no. I think you mean standard vs. widemouth? If so regular ice cubes are too wide. I would exercise caution with this product though. Read my review. The claims about keeping stuff ice cold for hours in a hot car seem to be completely bogus, unless i got a defective one, but I don't know what type of defect I could have had that would have caused such decreased performance, the product didn't appear to have any defect at all. I would melt ice cubes down and shove a bunch of them in then take it to my kids ballgame at by the end of the game 2-3 hours later all the ice is... » Read More I'm going to say no. I think you mean standard vs. widemouth? If so regular ice cubes are too wide. I would exercise caution with this product though. Read my review. The claims about keeping stuff ice cold for hours in a hot car seem to be completely bogus, unless i got a defective one, but I don't know what type of defect I could have had that would have caused such decreased performance, the product didn't appear to have any defect at all. I would melt ice cubes down and shove a bunch of them in then take it to my kids ballgame at by the end of the game 2-3 hours later all the ice is melted and the drink isn't very cold. « Show Less
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Biggest complaint I have for this mold is how thin the bone center is. When using to make soaps they often break in the middle while removing them from the mold. I have not used them in the freezer, but do use them making soaps (extremely hot temps) and the silicone holds up exceptionally well. Not sure this helps.
1901595
It's quieter, faster and smoother. My sister has $30 and it works but the new one is just much nicer and worth it if you really like frozen yogurt. Our kids have loved the new yonanas!!
1546827
I have this and the Nuwave (the infomercial I think you're referring to). The Nuwave is bigger and much more powerful and cooks about 20% - 30% faster than the Sunpentown SO-2002. The Sunpentown seems better built (ie, glass bowl). FWIW, I use the Nuwave and love it. The Sunpentown is in reserve should the Nuwave break. It CAN cook multiple items but they all need to be on the same rack and you need to know cooking times for different items to know when to put them in the oven. They need to be on the same rack so as to get direct heat. If you use multiple levels the lower levels take FOREVER to cook as they don't get direct heat.
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I am not familiar with the specific brand you mentioned, but I did try Crystal Light lemonade in them. Maybe it's something about the Crystal Light (which has no sugar), but I won't do it again. The popsicle makers are so big at the top end (where the lid comes off), that what comes out is a huge solid brickbat thing, and I found them really difficult to attempt to eat. Of course, that might just be me. I expected the entire popsicle maker to be about half the size it is. I'm sorry to say that they're almost obscene looking, at over 8 inches long, and I've found them difficult to use for any kind of popsicle.
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My husband uses 3 Glacier Rocks. I don't know the size of the ice balls but I would recommend the Glacier Rocks because they don't leave a taste, melt into the scotch...and they look way cooler :)
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Very easy... I run cold water on the outside of the individual pop with the mold on, for 10 secs, and it pops right out
2091896
I know this one is a bit more pricey. I previously purchased a cheaper kit and the glass felt different it wasn't a smooth touch like the original glass. I don't know if it's the same kit but I told myself if I broke it again I would get the I cracked kit. I've had a few friends refer it to me. To me it's a better quality. Honestly I'm sure the $30 kit would work fine but I wanted to try this one out :)
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Yes they are quite different. Food trays are usually made with silicone material and I found that when using those for my breastmilk the breast milk would stay behind on the walls or forms if you will. Basically the fat content of your breast milk :( also it's harder to remove the solid breast milk after it's frozen in general from the silicone/plastic forms. I've used the beaba, green sprouts, fresh baby, and so many others just because I wanted to store bigger sizes and the tried and true is what keeps me coming back to the Milkies trays. It's just easier to freeze and remove and so much more cost efficient. Not to mention it's medical grade!! Ultimately you get to keep your fat content from your breast milk and that's important for your baby. Hind milk is the fattiest and most nutritional part of breast milk for your baby. Other forms of storing breast milk and freezing take that important fat from baby. If you don't want to use Milkies trays I strongly suggest using broscillate glass bottles for freezer and the only bottle I am aware of that is made of this type of glass is life factory. I can't afford the price tags on that so I that's why I stick with Milkies milk trays :) its affordable and more importantly keeps all my breast milk nutrients and fat composition intact for my baby :)
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I have not tried the dev, but this Lavazza decaf makes great iced coffee. I have also used their Rossa for iced and it's not as good. I have a grinder and an espresso machine too, but to make things easy (here in the desert) I just dump some of the decaf into some water and let it sit out overnight. Then strain, add milk and a sugar-free syrup and I'm set for several days. It's my go-to for iced coffee.
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I have not compared the two, They stay cold for a couple of days or longer if more are used together. The outer layer seems to be durable but they still seep some of the liquid material. I bought some 2 gallon ziplock freezer bags and put one sheet in each ziplock bag. Got rid of most of the sticky.
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The best thing to do here is merely put it in a bowl and scoop it into the molds. Here's why...the Yonanas by itself isn't hard enough to make a popcicle that can be pulled out of the mold. I put it in a bowl and add some orange juice or vanilla coconut milk and mix it. The liquid helps the Popsicles firm up enough that it can be pulled out of the mold.
1135039
I use only purified water and don't overfill the molds. It puts too much pressure on the ice balls. Hope this helps.
1249206
As others have said, this is the chill which doesn't use aerogel. The Ice model has aerogel. For me the insulation works fine, but its not hot here yet. The lid is not insulated so that and the shape which has a relatively low volume/surface area ratio means that this is far from a perfect insulator. Also, mine doesn't leak at all.
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I have pureed and frozen both and found that both can pop out easily. However, I found when I use less water in the puree process prior to freezing, the frozen puree doesn't become as solid and is stickier and then I have a harder time removing them from the tray. Ultimately though, silicon is the easiest and if I happen to use not enough water (assuming that I'm going to add some in the steaming/thawing process) and it's very sticky putty consistency, I just take a spoon (or my clean fingers) and scoop it out, something I can't do with any other container.
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My experience has been, they last way over an hour. They definitely last longer than cubed ice and have been effective in keeping my cocktails stronger. The only thing I have noticed is carbonated beverages do make them melt a little bit faster, but the ice balls still last way longer than cubed ice. I even used them in a punch bowl outside and was very pleased.