PFAS score
Sanyo · Rice Cookers
Sanyo Rice Cooker and Vegetable Steamer
Lower concern, but nonstick coating is unspecified, contact Sanyo for details before relying on it.
Sanyo rice cookers typically feature stainless steel inner pots and bases, which are PFAS-free materials. However, the nonstick coating on the inner pot is not publicly disclosed by the brand. Sanyo has not made PFAS-free claims or pursued third-party verification.
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 inner pot; nonstick coating 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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