Is AmerCareRoyal PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, AmerCareRoyal averages F (33/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 1 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from AmerCareRoyal C or better, safest first
AmerCareRoyal
Responsible Products Square Bowls Tree-Less Compostable Molded Fiber
Molded fiber (tree-less, likely bagasse or wheat straw)
Lower-concern choice for single-use food packaging; molded fiber typically avoids PFAS, but brand offers no explicit assurance.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
AmerCareRoyal
Responsible Products Multipurpose Bowls Tree-Less Compostable Molded Fiber
molded fiber (tree-less), water/grease-resistant coating
Lower concern for PFAS than coated alternatives, but waterproofing chemistry unspecified, contact brand for details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
AmerCareRoyal
Matter Compostable Fiber Disposable Bowls
Compostable fiber (unspecified coating/treatment)
Skip until coating transparency improves, compostable fiber bowls often use water/grease-resistant treatments of unknown composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
AmerCareRoyal
Compostable 16 oz Molded Fiber Bowls Value Pack
Molded fiber (recycled paper/pulp) with food-contact coating
Lower concern; molded fiber typically avoids PFAS, but coating composition unverified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
AmerCareRoyal
Farmers Fiber Compostable Round Bowl
Fiber-based (likely wood pulp/sugarcane) with water/grease-resistant coating
Lower-concern compostable option, but water-resistance coating source unknown, verify brand directly.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
AmerCareRoyal
Responsible Products Classic Bowls Tree-Less Compostable Molded Fiber
Molded fiber (tree-less); unspecified water/grease-resistant coating
Skip until coating ingredients disclosed, molded fiber bowls often use PFAS-based grease barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
AmerCareRoyal
Responsible Products Oval Burrito Bowls
paperboard with unspecified grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry; grease-resistant food bowls commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
AmerCareRoyal
Compostable Fiber Bowls
Molded fiber/pulp with unspecified coating
Skip until brand discloses coating composition, compostable bowls often contain PFAS-based grease barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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