Tiger Review, Is Tiger Non-Toxic?
Across 3 graded products, Tiger averages Poor (35/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 1 of its products grade Good or better. 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.
Worth buying from Tiger Good or better, best-graded first
Tiger
JNP-1800 10-Cup Uncooked Rice Cooker and Warmer
Stainless steel inner pot and non-coated heating elements
Mineral and microbial buildup in heating element
Uncoated stainless steel and uncoated heating elements can accumulate mineral deposits…
Stainless steel corrosion and iron leaching
Low-grade stainless steel or scratches exposing the underlying metal can theoretically…
Medium-high risk; no nonstick coating means minimal Teflon-family coating risk.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Tiger
JNP-1000 Rice Cooker and Warmer
Inner bowl coating, nonstick type unspecified by manufacturer
Nonstick coating degradation and particle shedding
Tiger does not confirm Teflon-type coating or alternative; unspecified nonstick coatings…
Aluminum leaching from bowl substrate
If the nonstick coating wears through, underlying aluminum in the bowl substrate may…
Teflon-type coating fume risk from overheating
If the nonstick coating is Teflon-type coating-based and the unit is used above safe…
Bacterial growth in crevices and warm settings
Extended warm hold mode (typical feature of this model) creates ideal conditions for…
High risk; skip until Tiger discloses inner bowl coating.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Tiger
10 Cup Rice Cooker JNPS18UKY
Inner cooking bowl with nonstick coating (type unspecified); aluminum/steel body
Teflon-type coating fume inhalation (nonstick coating)
If the coating is Teflon-type coating and the cooker overheats (e.g., malfunction, no…
Coating degradation and microparticle release
All nonstick coatings degrade with time and use. Visible flaking or peeling can occur…
Aluminum leaching from bowl interior
The nonstick coating is meant to isolate the aluminum underneath. If the coating is…
PFAS
Without disclosure, PFAS-based alternatives or processing aids in the coating cannot be…
High risk; skip unless Tiger discloses coating chemistry.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Tiger and PFAS, common questions
- Does Tiger have PFAS?
- We graded 3 Tiger products, averaging Poor (35/100). 1 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Tiger non-toxic?
- TIGER JNP-1800 10-Cup Uncooked Rice Cooker and Warmer is the highest-graded Tiger 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 Tiger products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Tiger products we have scored are TIGER JNP-1800 10-Cup Uncooked Rice Cooker and Warmer. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Tiger products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Tiger products we have scored are Tiger 10 Cup Rice Cooker JNPS18UKY, TIGER JNP-1000 Rice Cooker and Warmer. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →