Baker's Secret · Non-Stick Baking Molds
SALE Silicone Heart Mold: 2.5" Cake Bar Mold, Valentine Dessert Molds
Lower concern. Silicone molds rarely use PFAS formulations.
Baker's Secret silicone heart molds are made from food-grade silicone, an inherently PFAS-free material. No nonstick coatings or Teflon-family coating treatments are typical for silicone bakeware.
The safe swap
Calphalon
Square Savarin Silicone Baking Mold
80/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned its B.
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Material
Food-grade silicone
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
Category baseline
cookware is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This product is food-grade silicone, a synthetic rubber polymer that does not contain the ceramic glazes, metal coatings, or non-stick Teflon-family coating that pose leaching risks in other cookware. Silicone molds are chemically inert across normal baking temperatures (typically rated to 400-500F) and do not degrade into harmful particles when used as intended. The material itself has no known reactivity with acidic foods, fats, or common baking ingredients.
The brand's record and disclosure
Baker's Secret is a private-label cookware brand sold primarily through grocery and discount retailers. The brand has not published detailed material safety documentation or third-party certifications for this specific product. No recalls or safety warnings have been issued for Baker's Secret silicone molds on public record. Without proactive disclosure, you cannot independently verify manufacturing standards or raw material sourcing.
How it compares in its category
Silicone molds occupy a lower-risk position compared to non-stick cookware (Teflon-type coating fume hazard), enameled cast iron (lead in enamel risk), or ceramic bakeware (cadmium in glazes). They avoid the leaching concerns of older plastic molds and the wear-related coating failures of metal pans. Most major brands in silicone bakeware (Wilton, OXO, Pyrex) operate under similar safety assumptions with minimal differentiation in hazard profile.
If you buy it
Do not expose silicone to direct flame or temperatures above the product's stated limit. Hand wash or use dishwasher as recommended; avoid abrasive scrubbers that could scratch the surface. Replace the mold if you notice tearing, leaking, or odor changes. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to slow any long-term material degradation; silicone can harden or become brittle with age.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Silicone leaching (oligomers/low-molecular-weight compounds)
Food-grade silicone can release small siloxane oligomers, especially when exposed to high heat or fatty foods; risk is low under normal baking use but cannot be completely ruled out without manufacturer testing data.
Contamination from raw material sourcing
No recalls or safety alerts specific to Baker's Secret silicone molds have been documented. However, the brand does not publicly disclose raw material or manufacturing audits, so independent verification of contaminant absence is not available.
Thermal degradation and off-gassing
At temperatures significantly above the mold's rated limit, silicone can emit odors or volatile compounds; staying within recommended temperature ranges (typically under 450F) prevents this.
Mold and bacterial growth if stored wet
Silicone's porous microstructure can trap moisture if not fully dried before storage, creating conditions for mildew or mold; proper air drying mitigates this.
Mechanical failure and particle shedding
Over time or with abrasive cleaning, silicone molds can tear or shed small fragments; inspect regularly and discontinue use if structural integrity is compromised.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 82% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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