Beige/Gray Silicone, Non-Stick, Food Safe Baking Mat - Pack of 21 vs Parchment Baking Sheets: which is safer?

These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.

Amazon Basics Beige/Gray Silicone, Non-Stick, Food Safe Baking Mat - Pack of 21

Amazon Basics

Beige/Gray Silicone, Non-Stick, Food Safe Baking Mat - Pack of 21

PFAS grade

C 70/100

Overall grade

F 62/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

Silicone (elastomer, no Teflon-type coating)

Confidence

82%

PossibleDegradation and particle shedding

PossibleMold or bacterial growth in storage

Parchment Baking Sheets

If You Care

Parchment Baking Sheets

PFAS grade

C 70/100

Overall grade

F 62/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

unbleached paper with silicone coating

Confidence

78%

PossibleSilicone coating degradation at high heat

PossibleMold or microbial growth on paper substrate

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