Mini Chef Series 4QT Multi-Cooker vs Nationalpresto Presto Pressure Cooker and Canner 01755: which is safer?

These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.

Instant Pot Mini Chef Series 4QT Multi-Cooker

Instant Pot

Mini Chef Series 4QT Multi-Cooker

PFAS grade

Excellent 75/100

Overall grade

Good 59/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

Stainless steel pot/bowl, no nonstick coating disclosed

Confidence

78%

PossibleSealing ring degradation and odor absorption

PossibleStainless steel surface pitting and corrosion

PossiblePressure release valve clogging

Nationalpresto Presto Pressure Cooker and Canner 01755

Presto

Nationalpresto Presto Pressure Cooker and Canner 01755

PFAS grade

Excellent 75/100

Overall grade

Good 59/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

stainless steel body; no nonstick coating

Confidence

85%

PossibleGasket and sealing material degradation

PossibleStainless steel corrosion and leaching under acidic or salt conditions

Where these two actually differ

  • We flag Sealing ring degradation and odor absorption, Stainless steel surface pitting and corrosion, Pressure release valve clogging and Thermal injury from steam or pressure release on the Instant Pot and not on the Presto.
  • We flag Gasket and sealing material degradation and Stainless steel corrosion and leaching under acidic or salt conditions on the Presto and not on the Instant Pot.
  • The Instant Pot is Stainless steel pot/bowl, no nonstick coating disclosed where the Presto is stainless steel body; no nonstick coating, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
  • These two are level, close enough that price and fit should decide it rather than our grade.

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