Square Savarin Silicone Baking Mold vs Quilted Round Silicone Baking & Freezing Mold: which is safer?
Square Savarin Silicone Baking Mold is the clear pick. Quilted Round Silicone Baking & Freezing Mold carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
Our pick
Calphalon
Square Savarin Silicone Baking Mold
PFAS grade
B 80/100
Overall grade
D 68/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
Food-grade silicone
Confidence
82%
PossibleDegradation and brittleness over time
PossibleMold and bacterial colonization
PossibleOdor and flavor absorption
Cuisinart
Quilted Round Silicone Baking & Freezing Mold
PFAS grade
F 15/100
Overall grade
F 11/100
Verdict
Skip
Hazard flags
⚑ 1
Material
silicone (primary); nonstick coating unspecified
Confidence
62%
PossibleBacterial growth if stored wet
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