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King Arthur Baking Review, Is King Arthur Baking Non-Toxic?

The verdict
King Arthur Baking averages 48 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 King Arthur Baking products graded as of November 2026, and 3 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
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King Arthur Baking grades Poor on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.

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.

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  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Bacterial growth in spent cartridges

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  • Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters

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  • organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
  • The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
  • Heavy metals

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Does King Arthur Baking have PFAS, by category

Which King Arthur Baking products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first

King Arthur Bread and Pizza Stone

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King Arthur Bread and Pizza Stone

75ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Carbon steel with food-grade mineral oil seasoning
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Iron leaching. Carbon steel can release trace iron ions into food, especially acidic foods or liquids; this…

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

King Arthur Baking Company Rolling Mat

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Company Rolling Mat

70GoodPFAS grade
  • Silicone mat
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Silicone leaching (oligomers). Food-grade silicone can release small cyclic oligomers at high heat (above…

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

  • unbleached parchment paper
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Silicone coating degradation at high heat. Silicone surface can break down above 420, 450°F, potentially…

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Which King Arthur Baking products contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these

King Arthur Baking Company Silicone Muffin Cups

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Company Silicone Muffin Cups

65GoodPFAS grade
  • Silicone (no Teflon-family coating or Teflon-type coating)
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Microabrasion and particulate shedding. Aggressive scrubbing or contact with sharp utensils may cause…

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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King Arthur Baking Natural Half-Sheet Baking Parchment Paper

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Natural Half-Sheet Baking Parchment Paper

25PoorPFAS grade
  • paper with silicone and/or wax coating
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • PFAS. Unspecified coating composition means non-fluorinated silicone or wax components could migrate into…

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • Cellulose with waterproof coating (type unspecified)
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Fluorocarbon/silicone coating migration at heat. Unidentified waterproof coating on cellulose carries risk of…

4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • Bleached paper with nonstick coating, composition unspecified
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  • paper with water-repellent coating, composition unspecified
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • Steel with PFA-free nonstick coating
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95ExcellentPFAS grade
  • plastic tube with replaceable hollow-fiber filter cartridge
  • The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
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2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

If You Care Baking Paper, Parchment, 70 Square Feet

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90ExcellentPFAS grade
  • silicone-coated parchment paper
  • The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
  • Paper degradation and particulate shedding

King Arthur Baking and PFAS, common questions

Does King Arthur Baking have PFAS?
King Arthur Baking averages 48 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 King Arthur Baking products graded as of November 2026, and 3 of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
Is King Arthur Baking non-toxic?
King Arthur Bread and Pizza Stone is the highest-graded King Arthur Baking product we have scored, at 75/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
Which King Arthur Baking products are lower concern for PFAS?
The highest-graded King Arthur Baking products we have scored are King Arthur Bread and Pizza Stone, King Arthur Baking Company Rolling Mat, Amazon.com : King Arthur, Pre-Cut Natural & Unbleached Baking Parchment Paper, Heavy Duty, Nonstick, Reusable, Resealabl. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
Which King Arthur Baking products should I avoid?
The lowest-graded King Arthur Baking products we have scored are Amazon.com: King Arthur Baking Company: Parchment Paper, Amazon.com : King Arthur Flour Precut Baking Parchment Paper, Heavy Duty, Professional Grade, Nonstick, Reusable, Reseal, King Arthur Flour Precut Baking Parchment Paper Sheets. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.

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