# Simple Defrosting Trays This Defrosting Tray Can Unfreeze Food Without Using Electricity By David Ingram | Published 2015-09-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/defrosting-tray References: [coolest-gadgets](http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20150909/defrosting-tray-dinner-prep-forgetful/) & [coolthingstobuyfor](http://coolthingstobuyfor.com/imperial-home-fast-defrosting-tray/) This natural defrosting tray by Imperial Home drastically cuts down one's cooking time and ensures one no longer has to wait around for [frozen food to defrost](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chill-board). The 'Fast Defrosting Tray' doesn't rely on any electricity or water to unfreeze anything one wishes to prepare. Using a thermal conductive material, the tray naturally speeds up the defrosting process while still fully retaining all the flavor found within the dish. With this defrosting tray, users can avoid other defrosting methods like [using a microwave](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-paulownia-steamer) that can often be harmful to food items. Rubber feet on the bottom of the tray also help to keep it from slipping and grooves on its top surface help catch any drippings that may occur during the defrosting process. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Electricity-free Defrosting:** Developing electricity-free defrosting solutions can offer convenience and energy savings for consumers. - **Thermal Conductive Materials:** Exploring the use of thermal conductive materials can revolutionize the defrosting process, offering a faster and more efficient alternative to traditional methods. - **Microwave-free Defrosting:** Creating microwave-free defrosting options can provide a safer and healthier alternative for thawing frozen food. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchen Appliances:** The kitchen appliance industry can innovate by developing defrosting trays that offer electricity-free and efficient thawing solutions. - **Food Storage and Preservation:** The food storage and preservation industry can explore the use of thermal conductive materials in packaging or containers to enhance the defrosting process for consumers. - **Microwave Alternatives:** The microwave industry can focus on developing microwave-free defrosting options to cater to consumers' demand for healthier and safer thawing methods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Simplified Holiday Meal Preparations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-meal-preparation.md) - [Magnetic Power-Free Food Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-temperature-detector.md) - [Portable Frozen Treat Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-treat1.md) - [Electricity-Free Portable Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tony-food-storage-container.md) - [Infrared Heating Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heatwave-go-n01.md) - [Compact Desk Food Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reheatly.md) - [High-Efficiency Power-Free Food Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-pull-food-processor.md) - [Quick Can-Cooling Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-minute-beverage-chiller.md) - [Flash Freezing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufrost.md)