PFAS score
Staub · Woks
Staub Wok Perfect Pan 12” With Glass Lid 4.5 Qt Kitchen Chef Black
Skip until coating composition is disclosed; Staub's silence on nonstick chemistry is a red flag.
Staub does not publicly disclose the composition of the nonstick coating on this enameled cast iron wok. While the brand is owned by Zwilling and carries premium positioning, the absence of any PFAS-related transparency or third-party verification leaves the coating unknown.
The safe swap
Le Creuset
Le Creuset Essential Non-Stick Ceramic Wok
90/100 safety
Still want this one anyway? Check the price on Amazon. We’d swap it.
Material
Enameled cast iron with unspecified nonstick surface
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 42% 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 Woks
Le Creuset
Essential Non-Stick Ceramic Wok
ceramic non-stick coating (ceramic-type)
Lower concern; ceramic non-stick avoids legacy PFAS chemistry, though no independent lab verification provided.
⚠Risky category by default
GreenPan
Lima 12.5" Ceramic Non-Stick Open Wok with Helper Handle
Ceramic non-stick coating (proprietary blend, Teflon-type coating-free)
Lower concern; ceramic non-stick is a plausible PFAS-avoidant choice, but unverified coating composition.
⚠Risky category by default
GreenPan
Kyoto 12" Carbon Steel Wok
Carbon steel, no nonstick coating
Lower PFAS concern, bare carbon steel wok, no Teflon-family coating needed.
⚠Risky category by default
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