Aroma Review, Is Aroma Non-Toxic?
Across 10 graded products, Aroma averages Bad (15/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade Good or better yet. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Aroma
The Ultimate Wok
nonstick coating, type unspecified
Teflon-type coating fume risk (thermal decomposition)
If the undisclosed coating contains traditional Teflon-type coating, overheating above…
Coating degradation and flaking
Nonstick cookware of this price tier commonly shows wear after 1-3 years of regular use.…
Aluminum substrate leaching
If the wok body is aluminum (common for lightweight nonstick woks), prolonged contact…
Lack of published safety testing or certification
Aroma does not publicly provide third-party testing (e.g., for heavy metals, coating…
Aroma won't disclose the wok's non-stick coating makeup.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Aroma
12.5-Inch Non-Stick Stainless Steel Wok Pan
Stainless steel body; non-stick coating type unspecified
Teflon-type coating fume inhalation risk (thermal decomposition)
Non-stick coating type is unspecified. If Teflon-type coating-based, heating above 500F…
Coating degradation and microparticle release
Non-stick coatings degrade over time with use and cleaning. Peeling or flaking coating…
Lack of transparency and third-party certification
Aroma does not provide PFAS certifications, independent test reports, or detailed…
Non-stick coating stays mysterious, PFAS risk stays unknown.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Aroma
10-Inch Stainless Steel Nonstick Ceramic Frying Pan
Stainless steel body, ceramic nonstick coating (unspecified formula)
Ceramic coating degradation and longevity
Ceramic nonstick coatings typically degrade within 2-5 years of normal use. Aroma…
Coating chipping and inhalation risk
If ceramic coating chips during use or cleaning, small particles may enter food or be…
Heat stability and fume risk (ceramic vs. Teflon-type coating)
While ceramic avoids Teflon-type coating fume risk, little public data exists on ceramic…
Ceramic coating likely avoids PFOA and Teflon-type coating, formula unconfirmed.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Aroma
TVS Aroma 9.5" Frying Pan
Nonstick coating, type unspecified by brand
Teflon-type coating fume inhalation risk
If the nonstick coating is Teflon-type coating-based (unconfirmed), overheating above…
Coating degradation and ingestion of microparticles
Budget nonstick coatings often degrade within 2-3 years of regular use. Flaking or…
Unknown non-stick coating poses the typical PFAS risk.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Aroma
4-Cup Cooked, 2-Cup Uncooked Rice Cooker Food Steamer
Aluminum cooking bowl with unspecified nonstick interior coating
Aluminum leaching
Aluminum bowls can release trace aluminum into food, particularly with acidic ingredients…
Nonstick coating degradation and fume release
The unspecified nonstick interior is the primary concern. If the coating is Teflon-type…
Coating adhesion and flaking
User reviews of budget aluminum rice cookers consistently report nonstick peeling and…
Lack of material transparency
Aroma does not publicly specify the nonstick coating chemistry. This absence of…
High risk; unspecified nonstick coating leaves PFAS exposure unclear.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Aroma
8-Cup Digital Rice Cooker Food Steamer
Nonstick-coated inner cooking bowl (type unspecified)
Teflon-type coating or unidentified nonstick coating fume risk
Aroma has not disclosed the nonstick chemistry. If Teflon-type coating-based and…
Coating degradation and microparticle ingestion
Nonstick coatings degrade over time with repeated heating, cooling, and contact with food…
High risk; skip unless you confirm nonstick coating type directly with Aroma.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Aroma
Rice Cooker ARC-393NG
Non-stick coated inner pot (composition unspecified)
Non-stick coating degradation and flaking
With unspecified coating chemistry and no protective lid over the heating element…
Aluminum leaching (if aluminum is the substrate)
Many budget rice cookers use aluminum under non-stick coatings. If the coating degrades…
Teflon-type coating/PFOA fume risk (if Teflon-type coating-based coating)
If the non-stick coating is Teflon-type coating (Teflon), heating above 500F can release…
High risk; skip until PFAS composition is disclosed.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Aroma
NutriWare Digital Rice Cooker
inner pot coating unspecified; likely nonstick (Teflon-type coating or alternative unknown)
Teflon-type coating fume risk (nonstick coating degradation)
Rice cookers operate well below Teflon-type coating decomposition temperature (500°F)…
Coating flaking into food over time
Repeated heating cycles and washing can degrade nonstick coatings. If the Aroma's coating…
High risk; skip until coating details are disclosed.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Aroma
Rice Cooker with Outer Steam Tray
Stainless steel body; inner cooking bowl coating unspecified
Nonstick coating degradation (if Teflon-type coating-based)
If the inner bowl uses Teflon-type coating, chronic use, high heat, or scratching can…
Aluminum leaching (if bare aluminum inner bowl)
Some Aroma models use uncoated aluminum cooking bowls. Aluminum can migrate into slightly…
Bacterial or mold growth in steam tray
The outer steam tray design can trap condensation and food residue if not cleaned after…
High risk; skip until coating is disclosed.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Aroma
20-Cup Rice Cooker & Food Steamer
Nonstick-coated inner cooking bowl; coating type unspecified
Teflon-type coating fume risk (heating above safe threshold)
If the nonstick coating is Teflon-type coating-based and accidentally overheated or used…
Coating degradation and particle ingestion
Nonstick coatings degrade over time with use and mechanical stress. Peeling or flaking…
Bacterial growth in steam vents or water reservoir
Rice cookers with water reservoirs and steam channels can harbor bacterial or mold growth…
High risk; skip until clarification on nonstick coating identity.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Aroma and PFAS, common questions
- Does Aroma have PFAS?
- We graded 10 Aroma products, averaging Bad (15/100). None grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Aroma non-toxic?
- No Aroma product we graded reaches Good. The best of them is AROMA The Ultimate Wok at 15/100.
- Which Aroma products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Aroma products we have scored are Aroma 20-Cup Rice Cooker & Food Steamer, Aroma Rice Cooker with Outer Steam Tray, AROMA NutriWare Digital Rice Cooker. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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