Culinary Arts & Food Contact Solutions 

At Polytek®, we understand the passion and precision that go into creating exceptional food products. That’s why we offer select food contact-safe silicone rubbers—trusted by chefs, confectioners, and manufacturers alike—to help you bring your culinary vision to life.

Whether you're crafting custom candy molds for your own business or offering custom mold-making to other businesses, our silicones are designed to perform with reliability, safety, and ease.

What You Can Create With Polytek Silicones 

• • Branded Candy and Gummy molds
  • CBD or THC Gummy molds
  • Ice molds and trays
  • Chocolate and Butter molds
  • Cake decorating and fondant molds
  • Gaskets and seals for food-processing environments

Why Professionals Choose Polytek 

• • Non-stick release for clean, easy demolding 
  • Dimensional stability for consistent portioning
  • Easy to clean and maintain
  • Long mold life when properly built and maintained

Tested for Safety & Compliance

Our silicone rubbers have been independently tested and found to comply with 21 CFR 177.2600, a key regulation for rubber articles intended for repeated use in food contact applications. When accurately measured, thoroughly mixed, and fully cured, they’re ready to meet the demands of your kitchen or production line.

Processing Tips for Best Results

• • Review individual product Technical Bulletins
  • Hand wash molds thoroughly with water and dish detergent, rinse, and dry before use
  • Clean between batches when applicable
  • Avoid baking above 400°F

⚠️ Important Compliance Note

While our silicones meet regulatory standards, FDA approval depends on how the material is used. Additives like color pigments may affect compliance and have not been tested. Always ensure your final product meets all applicable FDA requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rubber used in applications that involve the production, packaging, processing, preparing, or containing food or beverages must meet requirements set forth by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent contamination. Rubbers which meet these FDA requirements have been evaluated and tested and found to comply with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 and are considered safe for use in food contact applications.

What is FDA CFR 21 177.2600?

FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 is the portion of the Code of Federal Regulations which defines what is required for a rubber article if it is intended to come in repeated contact with food items. This is the standard in which our silicones approved for food-contact were tested.

Is your silicone “food-safe”?

The term “food-safe” is not one that is specifically used by the FDA when defining which materials may come in contact with food. Instead, the FDA defines what is required of “food contact substances”. Six of our silicones listed above have been evaluated and tested by an independent laboratory and found to comply with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600. This means that when all processing instructions are followed, the cured part meets the FDA criteria for “food contact substances” and may be used in repeated contact with food items.

Can I make a food grade mold from your silicones?

The term “food-grade” can mean different things depending upon the context. The FDA has extensive regulations and evaluation criteria intended to determine that every additive in any given food is safe for human consumption. This refers to things such as direct food additives which are added to food items to improve their characteristics. On the other hand, “food grade” often is used to refer to materials which have been determined to be acceptable to come in direct contact with food products. This implies that the surfaces cannot contain toxic components. In this way, silicone rubbers which have been designated as safe for food contact have been evaluated and tested to verify they comply with the requirements for items in repeated direct contact with food items.

What do I need to do to make sure my silicone mold/part meets the FDA requirements?

• Use a silicone rubber that has been tested and certified to meet FDA 21 CFR 177.2600
• Review product Technical Bulletins for processing instructions.
• Prior to using silicone molds or parts for food applications, thoroughly wash with water and dishwashing detergent solution, rinse, and allow to dry

What if I want to change the color of my silicone mold using an additive?

The silicone rubbers listed above as food safe have been tested when mixed and cured according to the processing instructions provided in the individual product Technical Bulletins. Any modifications or deviations to these instructions, such as adding a color, create conditions that have not been tested and therefore no statement can be made with respect to their FDA compliance. Any adjusted formulation would require separate evaluation and product testing. Please contact us if you have a specific need you would like to discuss.