Ever noticed that home-made ice is often cloudy in the middle, while good bagged ice is clear? Here is why.
What makes ice cloudy
Cloudiness mostly comes from tiny air bubbles and dissolved minerals and impurities in the water. In a home freezer, ice freezes from the outside in. As it freezes, air and impurities get pushed towards the centre and get trapped there, which creates that white, cloudy core.
Is cloudy ice bad?
Cloudiness on its own is not a sign that ice is unsafe. But the minerals and impurities trapped in it can affect taste, and cloudy ice tends to crack and melt a little faster. More importantly, what matters for safety is the water the ice is made from and how hygienically it is made and stored.
Why clear ice makes a better drink
- It looks better in the glass, which matters for bars and events.
- It tastes of nothing, so it doesn’t change the flavour of the drink.
- It melts more evenly.
How Mad Ice is made
Mad Ice is made from water that goes through advanced filtration and ultra-violet disinfection, with no additives, then bagged hygienically and stored cold. Purified. Filtered. Clean.
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