Silica problems
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When you torch your silica you want it to turn a nice glowing red, the black you see are the impurities just starting to burn off, once it turns cherry red they will all be gone, and pure white when cooled off.
I find after a 10 minute break-in the silica has no flavor - or very little so to not be noticeable. I've never boiled it - and never had a need to.
Where did you buy your silica?
You should be able to torch it without it going black. It should glow red hot and then back to white again.
Where did you buy your silica?
You should be able to torch it without it going black. It should glow red hot and then back to white again.
If your silica is turning black, it could be a problem. Not silica?, cheap silica?, not burning hot enough?, Dirty flame?. I never saw silica turn black while burning. Are you using propane? How are you torching it?
I had silica that turned black when I torched it and tasted horrible too. Come to find out, it wasn't the right stuff. The company I bought it from was shady and trying to sell that crap as the real deal. I tossed it and bought from a different source. Like mentioned above, if it turns black, it should just be momentary, then it should glow red.
If you can torch it glowing red it should be bright white. Only use a blue flame to do it. , if you have a good build, no hot spots, with proper contact, not too tight,. what I find takes away the initial silica taste is putting the silica in a small baggy and dripping some juice on it just enough for it to fully absorb then let it set over night. This gets it nice and primed & takes away the break in period for me.
I agree with the other posts, while impurities should burn off good quality pure silica shouldnt change color or ever burn.
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