Premium Food-Safe Silicone for Professional Culinary Applications
Silicone Culinair® is a two-component, platinum-cure (addition-crosslinking) casting silicone with TÜV and FDA certification, specifically developed for direct contact with food. This high-quality silicone combines extreme temperature resistance (-40°C to +280°C) with minimal shrinkage and excellent detail reproduction, ideal for creating professional molds for chocolate, confectionery, fondant, and other culinary creations. A simple 1:1 mixing ratio ensures reliable results.
Key Benefits
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TÜV & FDA certified: 100% food safe for direct contact with all foods after proper processing and post-curing
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Extreme temperature resistance: From -40°C to +280°C - suitable for freezer, refrigerator and oven without degradation
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Platinum-cure technology: Minimal shrinkage (<0.1%), no inhibition with most materials, long service life
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Simple 1:1 mixing ratio: A:B = 1:1 by weight for error-free processing without complex calculations
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Self-venting and good flowability: Excellent detail reproduction without vacuum treatment
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High mechanical strength: High tensile strength and durability for hundreds of casts
Typical Applications
- Chocolate molds for bonbons, pralines, chocolate figures and artisan chocolatiers
- Sugarcraft molds for fondant, marzipan, isomalt decorations and pastries
- Ice cubes and ice molds for unique cocktail creations and catering
- Pastry decorations, cupcake toppers and cake ornaments for bakeries
- Heat-resistant molds for caramel, toffee and boiled sugars
- Freezer-safe moulds for ice cream, sorbet and frozen desserts
Processing instructions:
- Make sure your model is clean and dry
- Mix components A and B carefully in a ratio of 1:1 (by weight) by hand or machine
- Process the mixture within the pot life of 60 minutes
- Wait until the whole has completely hardened before de-moulding (6 hours at 20°C)
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Post-curing (essential for food safety): Place the mold in an oven at 120-140°C (250-280°F) for 2-3 hours to allow any vapors to degas. Do not allow the mold to come into direct contact with the heating element.
- Wash the mold thoroughly with dish soap and dry well
- The mold is now food safe and ready to use
Processing tips: Pot life and demold time are temperature-dependent; they shorten at higher temperatures. For larger molds, a plaster or plastic support mold is recommended. Store unused silicone in a cool, frost-free place for optimal shelf life (at least 1 year).
Silicones and More supplies high-quality, certified silicones for professional culinary applications, patisserie, and food-safe molding.
Important Warning: Inhibition with Additive Silicones
Note: This is an addition silicone (platinum cure). These silicones can be poisoned by sulfur, nitrogen, amino compounds, and metal salts. If you're unsure whether the products you use (including gloves, spatulas, and cups) contain these ingredients, perform a small test first. These substances are found in many latex gloves, some plastilines, lacquers and adhesives, condensation silicones, one-component silicone sealants, natural rubbers, and 3D printing materials (especially stereolithography). If you do want to use this, you will need to apply a protective layer of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) to the original.
Professional Support
Our technical specialists can advise you on processing techniques, post-curing procedures, food safety requirements, and optimal results for your specific culinary mold application. Contact us for technical data sheets, processing manuals, or advice on TÜV/FDA compliance.
