PFAS score
Hamilton Beach · Rice Cookers
Hamilton Beach 8-Cup Rice Cooker and Steamer
Lower-concern rice cooker; stainless bowl likely safe, but inner nonstick surface remains undisclosed.
Hamilton Beach's 8-cup rice cooker uses a stainless steel bowl and housing, which are PFAS-neutral materials. However, the brand does not publicly disclose the coating or treatment of the interior cooking surface, leaving uncertainty about whether any nonstick or water-resistant treatments employ PFAS.
The safe swap
Aigostar
(2 pack) Rice Robot Personal Rice Cooker, PFAS-free, Nonstick. 1 Quart Capacity (4 Cups), with Stainless Steel Steamer Tray, Measuring Cups, Recipe
90/100 safety
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Material
Stainless steel bowl, plastic housing; inner cooking surface unspecified
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed
Marketed non-stick without stating the coating chemistry.
Category baseline
cookware is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 62% 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.
Safer alternatives in Rice Cookers
Aigostar
(2 pack) Rice Robot Personal Rice Cooker, PFAS-free, Nonstick. 1 Quart Capacity (4 Cups), with Stainless Steel Steamer Tray, Measuring Cups, Recipe
Nonstick coating (unspecified type); stainless steel steamer tray
Explicit PFAS-free claim is a strong signal, but lack of third-party verification or coating detail leaves moderate uncertainty.
⚠Risky category by default
Zojirushi
Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker & Warmer
Stainless steel inner pot, aluminum outer housing
Lower PFAS concern; standard rice cooker with non-coated stainless interior, but brand offers no explicit PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Panasonic
Rice Cooker SR-3NAL
stainless steel inner pot, aluminum heating plate
Lower PFAS concern, stainless steel construction, but no public PFAS disclosure from Panasonic on this model.
⚠Risky category by default
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