Don't Be Fooled, This Is Different Ice Stones From The Waters Of Matang And Mentah

JAKARTA - Adding ice cubes in drinks is very refreshing, especially if you drink it hot during the day. However, the ice cube used must be very much considered, especially the manufacturing process.

Generally ice cubes are made of frozen boiled water. However, there are some manufacturers that make ice cubes directly from raw water.

Ice cubes made directly from raw water have the potential to contain bacteria that trigger disease. The process of freezing raw water cannot kill the bacteria contained in it, so it should be avoided.

Therefore, it is recommended to know the difference between ice cubes made of long and mature water. Here are some differences that you can understand.

1. View

Quoted from Fiber Creme, on Monday, September 15, 2025, rock ice made from ripe water is generally clear in color like crystals. The water bend occurs because the gas in it evaporates during the erosion process.

While rock ice from raw water tends to be white with bubbles inside. This indicates the large amount of gas or oxygen trapped inside.

2. Flavor

Ice cubes made of cooked water generally feel fresh. However, rock ice from raw water will clearly not feel fresh because of the presence of dirt in it that is not lost because there is no warm-up process.

The taste of rock ice from cooked water also tends to be neutral and does not affect the taste of the drink. While rock ice from raw water usually has a bad taste or strangeness due to contamination.

3. Aroma

Ice cubes made with cooked water are odorless or have a neutral aroma. This is because the erosion process removes the compound that causes the smell.

Meanwhile, rock ice from raw water can smell like soil, metal, or emas, depending on the water source due to aroma contamination.