Functional Form Cutting Board Set, 3-Piece vs Rockler Silicone Project Mat: which is safer?

Functional Form Cutting Board Set, 3-Piece is the clear pick. Rockler Silicone Project Mat carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.

Our pick

Fiskars

Functional Form Cutting Board Set, 3-Piece

PFAS grade

Excellent 85/100

Overall grade

Good 63/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

Polypropylene or similar plastic; no nonstick or waterproof coating disclosed

Confidence

72%

PossibleMicroplastic shedding from cutting action

ReportedBacterial biofilm accumulation in deep cuts

PossibleStaining and odor retention

Rockler Silicone Project Mat

Rockler Silicone Project Mat

PFAS grade

Good 65/100

Overall grade

Good 57/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

silicone

Confidence

82%

PossibleBacterial or mold growth if unmaintained

PossibleMigration of manufacturing residue or plasticizers

Where these two actually differ

  • We flag Microplastic shedding from cutting action, Bacterial biofilm accumulation in deep cuts, Staining and odor retention and Heat-induced warping or leaching on the Fiskars and not on the .
  • We flag Bacterial or mold growth if unmaintained and Migration of manufacturing residue or plasticizers on the and not on the Fiskars.
  • The Fiskars is Polypropylene or similar plastic; no nonstick or waterproof coating disclosed where the is silicone, which is most of the difference in these two grades.

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