The Best Non-Toxic Muffin Tins of 2026
12 of the 15 muffin tins PFAS Authority has graded score below its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, 80% of the category, as of October 2026, leaving 3 that pass. The highest graded is GreenPan GreenLife 12 Cup Ceramic Non-Stick Muffin Pan at 70 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 muffin tins non-toxic?
3 of the 15 muffin tins we graded clear our screen and 12 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 muffin tins in this category are microplastics, aluminium leaching, artificial dyes, VOCs and off-gassing. The highest graded here is GreenPan GreenLife 12 Cup Ceramic Non-Stick Muffin Pan at 70 out of 100.
Quick picks
Best overall
GreenPan GreenLife 12 Cup Ceramic Non-Stick Muffin PanHighest PFAS grade in the category
70 Good
Brand states its position
GreenPan GreenLife Ceramic Nonstick Muffin PanThe brand has published a PFAS statement we can quote
70 Good
Why GreenPan GreenLife 12 Cup Ceramic Non-Stick 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 2 products it beats, so you can see exactly where the 55 points between the top and the bottom of this muffin tins ranking come from.
The winner
Made of Ceramic non-stick coating (proprietary GreenPan Thermolon).
- +30Category baseline. The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
- +10Disclosed non-fluorinated coating. Coating is named and the brand states it is made without PFAS.
- -10Brand-stated PFAS-free. The brand states this product is PFAS-free. We have not verified the claim.
30risk points in total, which is a grade of 70
What the grade does not fix. It still carries one risk factor, Disclosed non-fluorinated coating, and our graders recorded 3 other hazards on it. See the full breakdown.
What it beats, and why
What puts it behind. No PFAS disclosure, +15 points. No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product. The winner carries no such factor.
Made of Silicone (no nonstick coating).
- +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 Ceramic-coated steel.
- +40Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed
- +30Category baseline
- +15No PFAS disclosure. No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
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 muffin tins
Beyond the PFAS grade, these are the things our graders recorded on the 15 muffin tins in this category. We assess from materials, brand statements and published research. We do not lab-test.
- Microplastics
Plastic fragments small enough to shed from a product into food, water or air without anyone seeing it.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 6 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. EPA
- Aluminium leaching
Aluminium migrating out of cookware, bakeware or an antiperspirant into food or skin.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 5 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. ATSDR
- Artificial dyes
Synthetic colours added to food, cosmetics and textiles, most of them petroleum derived.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 1 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. FDA
- VOCs and off-gassing
Volatile compounds that evaporate out of a material at room temperature, which is what a new product smell is.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 1 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. EPA
The safest muffin tins we graded, lowest PFAS risk first
- 1
Highest grade here
- Ceramic non-stick coating (proprietary GreenPan Thermolon)
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Ceramic coating degradation and particle ingestion
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 2
- Ceramic nonstick coating (proprietary blend)
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Ceramic coating degradation and substrate exposure
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 3
- Hard-anodized aluminum with proprietary thermolon nonstick coating
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Aluminum leaching
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
What the evidence says about PFAS in muffin tins
Minnesota’s PFAS law counts baking sheets and baking molds as cookware and has banned cookware with intentionally added PFAS since January 2025. Maine’s ban, which covers baking sheets, took effect in January 2026, and Vermont’s follows in July 2028. The US FDA says PFAS-based grease-proofing substances are no longer sold for food contact use in the US, and that negligible amounts of PFAS migrate from nonstick coatings. In Mamavation’s lab screening, most parchment papers showed no detectable fluorine, but two did.
- Regulatory filingThe FDA announced in February 2024 that grease-proofing substances containing PFAS are no longer being sold by manufacturers for food contact use in the US market. US FDA ↗
- Regulatory filingThe FDA says the manufacturing process for nonstick coatings vaporizes off virtually all the smaller PFAS molecules, and that studies show negligible amounts of PFAS in the coating can migrate to food. US FDA ↗
- Regulatory filingMinnesota’s PFAS law defines cookware to include baking sheets and baking molds, and has banned cookware with intentionally added PFAS since January 1, 2025. Minnesota Revisor of Statutes ↗
- Regulatory filingMaine’s environmental agency says cookware covered by the state’s PFAS sales ban, in effect since January 1, 2026, includes baking sheets, baking molds and trays with a food contact surface containing intentionally added PFAS. Maine Department of Environmental Protection ↗
- Regulatory filingVermont’s attorney general says the state’s ban on intentionally added PFAS in cookware, which by law includes baking sheets and baking molds, takes effect on July 1, 2028. Vermont Office of the Attorney General ↗
- Regulatory filingCalifornia’s 2021 cookware chemical disclosure law defines cookware to include baking sheets and baking molds. California Legislature ↗
- Independent testMamavation reported that most parchment papers it sent to an EPA-certified lab had no fluorine detected at a 9 to 10 ppm detection level, while two did. Total fluorine is a screen for PFAS, not a measurement of specific PFAS. Mamavation ↗
Sources checked September 15, 2026. A brand statement is the company’s own claim, which we report but have not verified. Our grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests.
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All the muffin tins that pass, side by side
Sorted by score. A higher score means lower PFAS risk.
| # | Muffin Tins | Score | Rating | Made of | Key concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GreenPan GreenLife 12 Cup Ceramic Non-Stick Muffin Pan | 70 | Good | Ceramic non-stick coating (proprietary GreenPan Thermolon) | Ceramic coating degradation and particle ingestion |
| 2 | GreenPan GreenLife Ceramic Nonstick Muffin Pan | 70 | Good | Ceramic nonstick coating (proprietary blend) | Ceramic coating degradation and substrate exposure |
| 3 | GreenPan Reserve Bakeware 12-Cup Muffin Pan | 70 | Good | Hard-anodized aluminum with proprietary thermolon nonstick coating | Aluminum leaching |
The verdict on muffin tins
GreenPan GreenLife 12 Cup Ceramic Non-Stick Muffin Pan grades 70 out of 100, the highest here. It is ceramic non-stick coating (proprietary greenpan thermolon). The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified.
Choose GreenPan GreenLife Ceramic Nonstick Muffin Pan instead if you want a second option at 70 out of 100, ceramic nonstick coating (proprietary blend).
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 muffin tins we would skip
Lowest scoring in this category, worst first, with the reason.
- 15OXO Good Grips Non-Stick Pro Ceramic Coated Metal Bakeware Muffin PanBad
Ceramic coating degradation and flaking
- 15Calphalon Gourmet Hard-Anodized Nonstick 24-Cup Mini Muffin PanBad
Aluminum leaching
- 15Calphalon Kitchen Essentials 12-Cup Cupcake PanBad
Nonstick coating degradation and particulate shedding
What we check on muffin tins
- Confirmed PFAS, PTFE or fluoropolymer content, which is the heaviest penalty we apply.
- Stain, water or grease resistant treatments, which usually mean fluorinated chemistry.
- Whether the brand discloses what is in the product, or stays silent behind a “clean” claim.
- Independent lab results and certifications where they exist.
Full point-by-point rubric on the methodology page.
The muffin tins brands we found no PFAS statement from
We found no PFAS statement from 3 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.
King Arthur Baking, Silikomart, Trudeau.
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 muffin tins
Are muffin tins PFAS free?
12 of the 15 muffin tins PFAS Authority has graded score below its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, 80% of the category, as of October 2026, leaving 3 that pass. The highest graded is GreenPan GreenLife 12 Cup Ceramic Non-Stick Muffin Pan at 70 out of 100. The lowest graded is OXO Good Grips Non-Stick Pro Ceramic Coated Metal Bakeware Muffin Pan at 15 out of 100.
Are muffin tins non-toxic?
3 of the 15 muffin tins we graded clear our screen and 12 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 muffin tins in this category are microplastics, aluminium leaching, artificial dyes, VOCs and off-gassing. The highest graded here is GreenPan GreenLife 12 Cup Ceramic Non-Stick Muffin Pan at 70 out of 100.
Which are the safest muffin tins to buy?
On our grades, GreenPan GreenLife 12 Cup Ceramic Non-Stick Muffin Pan at 70 out of 100, which we band as Good. Then GreenPan GreenLife Ceramic Nonstick Muffin Pan at 70. 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 muffin tins grade best for PFAS?
GreenPan GreenLife 12 Cup Ceramic Non-Stick Muffin Pan, at 70 out of 100, which we band as Good. It is ceramic non-stick coating (proprietary greenpan thermolon). The runner up is GreenPan GreenLife Ceramic Nonstick Muffin Pan at 70.
Which muffin tins should I avoid?
The three lowest scoring we hold are OXO Good Grips Non-Stick Pro Ceramic Coated Metal Bakeware Muffin Pan at 15, Calphalon Gourmet Hard-Anodized Nonstick 24-Cup Mini Muffin Pan at 15, Calphalon Kitchen Essentials 12-Cup Cupcake Pan at 15. The problem with the first is that ceramic non-stick coating of unstated chemistry, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
Which muffin tins brands have not published a PFAS statement?
We found no PFAS statement from 3 of the brands we scored in this category, including King Arthur Baking, Silikomart, Trudeau. 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 muffin tins?
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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