The Best Non-Toxic Bundt Pans of 2026
14 of the 16 bundt pans PFAS Authority has graded score below its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, 87.5% of the category, as of October 2026, leaving 2 that pass. The highest graded is Nordic Ware Original Bundt Pan 12 Cup at 95 out of 100.
Every grade below is built from published materials, ingredient lists, certifications and brand disclosures, scored on one public rubric and ranked best-graded first. Each score links to the full breakdown of what earned it, and the numbers across the whole dataset are published too.
Are bundt pans non-toxic?
2 of the 16 bundt pans we graded clear our screen and 14 do not. Non-toxic is not a defined or regulated term, so what we can tell you is what our graders recorded. Beyond PFAS, the hazards found or left unruled-out on bundt pans in this category are aluminium leaching, VOCs and off-gassing, microplastics, lead, undisclosed ingredients. The highest graded here is Nordic Ware Original Bundt Pan 12 Cup at 95 out of 100.
Why Nordic Ware Original Bundt Pan 12 Cup wins, and what it beats
Every grade on this page is one sum. A category starts from a baseline, each disclosed material or coating adds risk points, and each thing the brand or a third party has published takes them away. Below is that sum for the winner, then for 3 products it beats, so you can see exactly where the 80 points between the top and the bottom of this bundt pans ranking come from.
The winner
Made of Cast iron with natural seasoning.
- +15No PFAS disclosure. No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
- +10Category baseline. The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
- -20Bare uncoated material. Recorded as a bare, uncoated material with no surface coating or treatment.
5risk points in total, which is a grade of 95
What the grade does not fix. It still carries one risk factor, No PFAS disclosure, and our graders recorded 2 other hazards on it. See the full breakdown.
What it beats, and why
What puts it behind. The winner earns -20 points for Bare uncoated material. We found nothing comparable published for this product.
Made of Enameled cast iron (enamel coating over cast iron body).
- +30Category baseline
- +15No PFAS disclosure
- -10Base material not linked to PFAS. The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
35risk points, a grade of 65
What puts it behind. Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed, +40 points. Marketed as non-stick without stating the coating chemistry. The winner carries no such factor.
Made of cast aluminum with non-stick coating (type unspecified).
- +40Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed
- +30Category baseline
- -10Brand-stated PFAS-free. The brand states this product is PFAS-free. We have not verified the claim.
60risk points, a grade of 40
What puts it behind. Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed, +40 points. Marketed as non-stick without stating the coating chemistry. The winner carries no such factor.
Made of Nonstick coating, type unspecified.
- +40Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed
- +30Category baseline
- +15No PFAS disclosure
85risk points, a grade of 15
No product on this page was physically tested by us. Every number above comes from published materials, ingredient and coating disclosures, certifications and brand statements, scored on one public rubric. Formulations change without notice, so check the current product listing before buying.
What to watch for in bundt pans
Beyond the PFAS grade, these are the things our graders recorded on the 16 bundt pans in this category. We assess from materials, brand statements and published research. We do not lab-test.
- Aluminium leaching
Aluminium migrating out of cookware, bakeware or an antiperspirant into food or skin.
Found on 1 of these bundt pans. Plausible but unconfirmed on 7 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. ATSDR
- VOCs and off-gassing
Volatile compounds that evaporate out of a material at room temperature, which is what a new product smell is.
Found on 1 of these bundt pans. Plausible but unconfirmed on 4 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. EPA
- Microplastics
Plastic fragments small enough to shed from a product into food, water or air without anyone seeing it.
Found on 1 of these bundt pans. Plausible but unconfirmed on 1 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. EPA
- Undisclosed ingredients
Not a chemical. The absence of one, where we found no statement from the brand about what it uses.
Found on 3 of these bundt pans. Plausible but unconfirmed on 2 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. FTC
The safest bundt pans we graded, lowest PFAS risk first
- 1
Highest grade here
- Cast iron with natural seasoning
- Coating degradation over time
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 2
- Cast aluminum with non-stick coating
- Non-stick coating degradation and particle release
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
The verdict on bundt pans
Nordic Ware Original Bundt Pan 12 Cup grades 95 out of 100, the highest here. It is cast iron with natural seasoning.
Choose Nordic Ware Heritage Bundt Pan 10 Cup instead if you want a second option at 85 out of 100, cast aluminum with non-stick coating.
We hold no price data, so nothing here is a budget recommendation. Grades are model-based assessments from published materials and disclosures, not laboratory tests.
The bundt pans we would skip
Lowest scoring in this category, worst first, with the reason.
- 15Bundt At Home Nonstick Bundt Cake PanBad
Teflon-type coating fume inhalation (if Teflon-type coating-based)
- 15Wilton Everyday Non-Stick Fluted Tube Cake PanBad
Teflon-type coating fume risk (if coating is traditional Teflon-type)
- 15Calphalon 5-Piece Nonstick Bakeware SetBad
Teflon-type coating fume risk
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 we found no PFAS statement from
We found no PFAS statement from 2 of the brands here. That is our research, not proof a brand has never said anything, and it is not evidence of harm. It is why none of them score well on disclosure.
Bundt, Wilton.
The brands that have published something, and what each of them actually said, are in our record of what every brand has said about PFAS.
Common questions about PFAS in bundt pans
Are bundt pans PFAS free?
14 of the 16 bundt pans PFAS Authority has graded score below its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, 87.5% of the category, as of October 2026, leaving 2 that pass. The highest graded is Nordic Ware Original Bundt Pan 12 Cup at 95 out of 100. The lowest graded is Bundt At Home Nonstick Bundt Cake Pan at 15 out of 100.
Are bundt pans non-toxic?
2 of the 16 bundt pans we graded clear our screen and 14 do not. Non-toxic is not a defined or regulated term, so what we can tell you is what our graders recorded. Beyond PFAS, the hazards found or left unruled-out on bundt pans in this category are aluminium leaching, VOCs and off-gassing, microplastics, lead, undisclosed ingredients. The highest graded here is Nordic Ware Original Bundt Pan 12 Cup at 95 out of 100.
Which are the safest bundt pans to buy?
On our grades, Nordic Ware Original Bundt Pan 12 Cup at 95 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. Then Nordic Ware Heritage Bundt Pan 10 Cup at 85. These are model-based assessments from published materials, ingredient lists, certifications and disclosures, not laboratory tests, so treat them as the lowest risk we can evidence rather than a safety guarantee.
Which bundt pans grade best for PFAS?
Nordic Ware Original Bundt Pan 12 Cup, at 95 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. It is cast iron with natural seasoning. The runner up is Nordic Ware Heritage Bundt Pan 10 Cup at 85.
Which bundt pans should I avoid?
The three lowest scoring we hold are Bundt At Home Nonstick Bundt Cake Pan at 15, Wilton Everyday Non-Stick Fluted Tube Cake Pan at 15, Calphalon 5-Piece Nonstick Bakeware Set at 15. The problem with the first is that high risk. Skip until Bundt discloses nonstick chemistry or offers PFAS-free assurance.
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 have not published a PFAS statement?
We found no PFAS statement from 2 of the brands we scored in this category, including Bundt, Wilton. That is what our research turned up, not proof a brand has never said anything, and a missing statement is not evidence of harm. 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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