The Best Non-Toxic Bundt Pans of 2026
We scored 14 bundt pans for PFAS forever chemicals and other hazards, then ranked them safest first. The top pick is Le Creuset Le Creuset Anniversary Pastry Set at 90/100. Every score below links to the full breakdown of what earned it.
79% of the 14 bundt pans we scored fail our PFAS and toxin screen.
The safest PFAS-free bundt pans we have scored
- 1
Le Creuset
Anniversary Pastry Set
Enameled cast iron
PFAS Grade90ExcellentOverall Grade78Excellent⏳70Enamel coating degradation and iron exposure
Limited concern
⚠️70Thermal stress and cracking from high or uneven heat
Limited concern
🍳70Bacterial retention if enamel is compromised
Limited concern
Low risk. Enameled cast iron does not require Teflon-family coating coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
- 2
Le Creuset
Fluted Cake Pan
enameled cast iron
PFAS Grade90ExcellentOverall Grade58Good🧠70Lead
Limited concern
🍂20Enamel coating degradation and chipping
High concern
⚠️45Thermal shock and spalling
Moderate concern
Low risk. Enameled cast iron does not require Teflon-family coating nonstick coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
- 3
Le Creuset
12-Cup Mini Fluted Cake Pan
Enameled cast iron (enamel coating over cast iron body)
PFAS Grade80ExcellentOverall Grade72Good⏳70Enamel coating degradation and metal exposure
Limited concern
🍳70Thermal shock and enamel cracking
Limited concern
Low risk. Enameled cast iron cookware carries minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Every bundt pans that passes, side by side
Sorted by score. Higher is safer. Scored against 3 hazards that apply to this category.
| # | Bundt Pans | Score | Rating | Made of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Creuset Le Creuset Anniversary Pastry Set | 90 | Excellent | Enameled cast iron |
| 2 | Le Creuset Le Creuset Fluted Cake Pan | 90 | Excellent | enameled cast iron |
| 3 | Le Creuset Le Creuset 12-Cup Mini Fluted Cake Pan | 80 | Excellent | Enameled cast iron (enamel coating over cast iron body) |
The bundt pans we would skip
Lowest scoring in this category, worst first.
Nordic Ware
ProCast 12 Cup Nonstick Cast Aluminum Bundt Cake Pan
Cast aluminum with proprietary nonstick coating (unspecified Teflon-family coating or Teflon-type coating status)
Nonstick coating degradation and flaking
Limited concern
Thermal decomposition of coating at high heat
Limited concern
PFAS
High concern
High risk. Skip unless Nordic Ware discloses coating composition; nonstick cast aluminum carries PFAS risk.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Bundt
At Home Nonstick Bundt Cake Pan
Nonstick coating, type unspecified
Teflon-type coating fume inhalation (if Teflon-type coating-based)
Limited concern
Coating degradation and microparticle shedding
High concern
Disclosure and accountability gaps
Moderate concern
High risk. Skip until Bundt discloses nonstick chemistry or offers PFAS-free assurance.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Calphalon
Classic Bakeware 10-Inch Nonstick Bundt Cake Pan
Aluminum with nonstick coating (type unspecified)
Nonstick coating degradation and fume release
Limited concern
Aluminum leaching
Limited concern
Coating adhesion loss over time
Moderate concern
PFAS
High concern
High risk. Skip unless Calphalon confirms nonstick coating is Teflon-type coating-free and PFAS-free.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
What we check on bundt pans
- Heavy metals. Lead, cadmium, arsenic and others that accumulate in the body. FDA
- Lead. A heavy metal with no safe exposure level, especially for children. ATSDR
- Cadmium. A toxic heavy metal found in some glazes, pigments, and batteries. ATSDR
Full point-by-point rubric on the methodology page.
The bundt pans brands that will not say
5 of the brands here publish nothing about PFAS at all. Silence is not evidence of harm, but it is why none of them score well on disclosure.
Bundt, Calphalon, Le Creuset, Nordic Ware, Wilton.
Common questions about PFAS-free bundt pans
Is bundt pans PFAS free?
Mostly not. Of the 14 bundt pans we have scored, 79% fail our PFAS and toxin screen, which leaves 3 that pass. The highest scoring is Le Creuset Le Creuset Anniversary Pastry Set at 90 out of 100. The lowest is Nordic Ware Nordic Ware ProCast 12 Cup Nonstick Cast Aluminum Bundt Cake Pan at 15.
What is the safest bundt pans you have scored?
Le Creuset Le Creuset Anniversary Pastry Set, at 90 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. It is enameled cast iron. The runner up is Le Creuset Le Creuset Fluted Cake Pan at 90.
Which bundt pans should I avoid?
The three lowest scoring we hold are Nordic Ware Nordic Ware ProCast 12 Cup Nonstick Cast Aluminum Bundt Cake Pan at 15, Bundt At Home Nonstick Bundt Cake Pan at 15, Calphalon Calphalon Classic Bakeware 10-Inch Nonstick Bundt Cake Pan at 15. The problem with the first is that high risk. Skip unless Nordic Ware discloses coating composition; nonstick cast aluminum carries PFAS risk.
How can you tell if bundt pans contain PFAS?
In this category we check for heavy metals, lead, cadmium. Lead, cadmium, arsenic and others that accumulate in the body. Language like stain resistant, water repellent or easy release usually means fluorinated chemistry even when PFAS is never printed on the box.
Which bundt pans brands will not say whether they use PFAS?
5 of the brands we scored in this category publish nothing about PFAS at all, including Bundt, Calphalon, Le Creuset, Nordic Ware, Wilton. Silence is not evidence of harm, but it is the reason those brands cannot score well on disclosure.
Do you lab test bundt pans?
No. We score from published ingredient lists, materials, certifications, disclosures and third party lab results where they exist. Where a product has been independently tested we use that result and say so.
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