Cast Iron Seasoning Balm Refill vs Stik Cast Iron Seasoning: which is safer?
Stik Cast Iron Seasoning is the clear pick. Cast Iron Seasoning Balm Refill carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
Cast Iron Seasoning Balm Refill
PFAS grade
Good 65/100
Overall grade
Good 57/100
Verdict
Skip
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
The brand, oil-based seasoning balm
Confidence
85%
PossibleRancidity and oxidative breakdown
PossibleBacterial or mold contamination in storage
Our pick
Crisbee
Stik Cast Iron Seasoning
PFAS grade
Excellent 85/100
Overall grade
Excellent 77/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Organic waxes and oils blend
Confidence
78%
PossibleOil rancidity and off-gassing
PossibleAllergen risk from plant oils
Where these two actually differ
- We flag Rancidity and oxidative breakdown and Bacterial or mold contamination in storage on the and not on the Crisbee.
- We flag Oil rancidity and off-gassing and Allergen risk from plant oils on the Crisbee and not on the .
- The is The brand, oil-based seasoning balm where the Crisbee is Organic waxes and oils blend, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
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