Is Baking Steel PFAS-free?
Across 32 graded products, Baking Steel averages F (40/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 3 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Baking Steel C or better, safest first
Baking Steel
Le Creuset 15" Round Pizza Stone
Unglazed ceramic/stoneware
Lower PFAS concern, pizza stone material itself is uncoated ceramic, a traditional low-risk substrate.
⚠Risky category by default
Baking Steel
King Arthur Bread and Pizza Stone
Carbon steel with food-grade mineral oil seasoning
Lower concern, seasoned carbon steel has no PFAS-prone coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Baking Steel
If You Care Parchment Baking Sheets
silicone-coated parchment paper
Lower-concern choice; parchment + silicone coating with transparent PFAS-free pledge and third-party backing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Baking Steel
The Original Ultra Conductive Pizza Stone
carbon steel (bare metal, no coating)
Lower concern, bare carbon steel has no PFAS-prone coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Baking Steel
VEVOR Pizza Steel 1/4" Pizza Steel Plate for Oven
Carbon steel plate, uncoated
Lower PFAS concern, plain carbon steel pizza steel with no nonstick or protective coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Baking Steel
World Market Round Natural Ceramic Pizza Baking Stone with Handles
Natural ceramic (uncoated)
Lower-concern choice; uncoated ceramic pizza stone has no typical PFAS vector, but verify no hidden glaze coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Baking Steel
Cooking Steel 16"x16"
carbon steel, uncoated
Lower concern, plain carbon steel has no typical PFAS vector.
⚠Risky category by default
Baking Steel
Williams Sonoma Pizza Steel
Carbon steel, uncoated
Lower-concern choice, uncoated steel pizza steel avoids PFAS-prone nonstick coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Baking Steel
Pit Boss 15" Ceramic Pizza Stone
ceramic
Lower PFAS concern; ceramic pizza stones are inherently PFAS-free materials.
⚠Risky category by default
Baking Steel
Thyme & Table Easy Clean Silicone Baking Mat
Silicone baking mat
Silicone baking mats carry lower PFAS concern; verify no Teflon-family coating additives.
⚠Risky category by default
Baking Steel
Silicone Baking Mats
Food-grade silicone
Lower concern. Silicone baking mats carry minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Baking Steel
OXO Good Grips Silicone Baking Mat
Food-grade silicone
Lower PFAS concern. Silicone mat is PFAS-free by material class.
⚠Risky category by default
Baking Steel
Last Confection Silicone Baking Mats Set of 3
Silicone
Lower concern. Food-grade silicone mats rarely contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Baking Steel
Range Kleen Silicone Baking Mat
silicone (synthetic elastomer)
Lower concern. Silicone baking mats rarely contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Baking Steel
King Arthur Flour Precut Baking Parchment Paper Sheets
Silicone-treated paper; coating unspecified
Skip until ingredient disclosure improves, parchment coatings are a known PFAS risk category.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Baking Steel
Fox Run Parchment Paper Roll 5772
cellulose paper with grease-resistant coating (type unspecified)
Skip until brand discloses coating composition, parchment paper's grease barrier typically raises PFAS concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Baking Steel
Reynolds Kitchens Parchment Paper
Paper with silicone-based non-stick coating
Lower-concern option, but no transparency on coating source, silicone is typical but unconfirmed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Baking Steel
Reynolds Kitchen Sheets Pre-Cut Parchment Paper 25 Sheets
Silicone-coated paper (parchment paper)
Lower concern for typical parchment, but no PFAS disclosure makes verification impossible.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Baking Steel
Mrs. Anderson's Baking Pre-Cut Parchment Paper Sheets
Silicone-coated parchment paper
Skip until transparency improves, parchment coating source is undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Baking Steel
CVS Total Home Parchment Paper 30 ct
paper with silicone-based or wax grease-resistant coating
Parchment paper likely lower concern but no transparency, choose uncoated or verified alternatives if concerned.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Baking Steel
Sur La Table Berry Parchment Sheets
Bleached wood pulp with grease-resistant coating
Parchment paper's grease-resistance raises PFAS concern; transparency lacking.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Baking Steel
Nonstick Aluminized Steel Baking Sheet
Aluminized steel with unspecified nonstick coating
Skip until coating is disclosed, nonstick cookware commonly uses PFAS, and Baking Steel provides no transparency.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Baking Steel
Mainstays 3PC Nonstick Cookie Sheet Set
Steel with nonstick coating (type unspecified)
Skip, nonstick coating type undisclosed; PFAS risk cannot be ruled out.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Baking Steel
GoodCook Nonstick Steel Cookie Sheet
Steel with unspecified nonstick coating
Skip until coating is disclosed, nonstick cookware without transparent material specs carries unnecessary PFAS risk.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Baking Steel
Wilton Bake It Better Non-Stick Cookie Sheet
Steel with unspecified non-stick coating
Skip until coating is disclosed, non-stick with no PFAS transparency is a red flag.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Baking Steel
EATEX 2-Piece Baking Cookie Sheet Set
carbon steel with unspecified nonstick coating
Skip until coating details are disclosed, nonstick origin unknown.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Baking Steel
Viking 3-Piece Nonstick Aluminized Steel Baking Sheet Set
Aluminized steel with unspecified nonstick coating
Skip until coating is disclosed, nonstick cookware without transparency on PFAS carries inherent concern.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Baking Steel
Greenpan 11 inch x 17 inch Nonstick Cookie Sheet
Nonstick coating (unspecified polymer); steel substrate
Skip unless Greenpan discloses their nonstick chemistry, unspecified coatings carry PFAS risk.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Baking Steel
Gibson Home Love To Bake Nonstick Steel Jelly Roll Baking Sheet Set
Steel sheet with unspecified nonstick coating
Skip until coating is disclosed or switch to cast iron/stainless steel.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Baking Steel
Oven Mats
steel with unspecified nonstick or silicone coating
Insufficient disclosure on coating composition; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Baking Steel
GIR Baking Mat
silicone-based coating on fabric/fiberglass (unspecified)
Coating composition undisclosed.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Baking Steel
NutriChef Silicone Baking Mats
silicone (no nonstick coating specified)
Silicone baking mats typically lower PFAS concern; confirm no coating additives.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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