Silicone Baking Molds, ranked by PFAS grade
15 products graded from Bad to Excellent, best-graded first. None grade Good or better yet, so we show the full ranking and the least-concerning options first.
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The best non-toxic silicone baking molds, ranked by grade
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Fat Daddio's
ProSeries Silicone Baking Mat
silicone (elastomer)
Silicone elastomer degradation under prolonged high heat
Limited concern
Mold or bacterial growth if stored wet
Limited concern
Silicone mat carries lower PFAS concern with no coating on record.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Fat Daddio's
Silicone Baking Mold
silicone elastomer
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Lower concern. Silicone elastomer is not a material linked to PFAS.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Fat Daddio's
Silicone Hemisphere
silicone
Silicone degradation over time
Limited concern
Mold or bacterial growth (storage)
Limited concern
Silicone material not linked to PFAS in typical use.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Fat Daddio's
Silicone Bakeware Hemisphere 4 oz
silicone rubber
Residual volatile organic compounds (VOC) off-gassing during first use
Limited concern
Migration of silicone monomers or oligomers into food
Limited concern
Lower concern. Silicone bakeware lacks inherent PFAS risk.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Fat Daddio's
Hemisphere Silicone Baking Mold
Food-grade silicone (elastomer)
Microplastic shedding
Limited concern
Mold or bacterial colonization
Limited concern
Surface discoloration or staining
Moderate concern
Permanent deformation or tearing
Moderate concern
Lower concern. Food-grade silicone is not a material linked to PFAS.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Fat Daddio's
Silicone Bakeware Hemisphere
food-grade silicone
Silicone polymer degradation and leaching at high heat
Limited concern
Lead
Limited concern
Mold or bacterial colonization in crevices if improperly cleaned
Limited concern
Lower concern. Food-grade silicone is not a material linked to PFAS.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Fat Daddio's
Silicone Bakeware Muffin
silicone elastomer, non-coated
Thermal degradation and fume release
Limited concern
Lower concern. Silicone elastomer is not a material linked to PFAS.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Fat Daddio's
4.4oz Cube Silicone Baking Mold
silicone (food-grade)
Silicone degradation or leaching at high temperature
Limited concern
Bacterial or mold growth in crevices
Limited concern
Residual solvents or unreacted monomers
Limited concern
Silicone molds carry lower concern and have no PFAS-typical coatings.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Kitchenaid
MIXAID Silicone Bowl Insert Liners for KitchenAid Tilt-Head 5 Qt Stand Mixers
Silicone bowl insert liner
Silicone leaching or off-gassing at high heat
Limited concern
Colorant or additive safety (if colored)
Limited concern
Polymer degradation and particle shedding over time
Limited concern
Mold or bacterial growth if not dried completely
Limited concern
Silicone bowl liner carries lower PFAS concern with no coating on record.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Kitchenaid
Sweet Jojo Designs Silicone Bowl Liners with Lids for KitchenAid Mixer
Silicone (composition of additives unspecified)
PFAS
Limited concern
Heat-induced polymer breakdown and off-gassing
Limited concern
Silicone bowl liners raise uncertainty.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Kitchenaid
3 Pack Multicolor Silicone Liners with Lids for KitchenAid Tilt-Head 7 Qt Mixers, Kitchen Helper Silicone Liners for Bak
silicone liners
Leachable dyes or pigments in silicone matrix
Limited concern
Uncrosslinked oligomers or cure residues
Limited concern
Coating or adhesive degradation over time
Limited concern
Bacterial or mold growth in seams or crevices
Limited concern
Silicone liners lower PFAS concern.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Kitchenaid
9 Inch Round Silicone Baking Mold Kitchen
Silicone (elastomer)
Silicone leaching (oligomers, cyclic dimethylsiloxanes)
Limited concern
Thermal degradation and off-gassing
Limited concern
Bacterial or mold growth if trapped moisture
Limited concern
Lower concern. Silicone baking mold unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Kitchenaid
Silicone Liners Compatible with KitchenAid 4.5-5 Quart Tilt-Head mixer Bowl,2 Liners with Lids
Silicone liner
Silicone leaching (additive migration)
Limited concern
Coating degradation and microparticle release
Limited concern
Bacterial growth or mold in storage
Limited concern
Silicone liners lower concern; no PFAS inherent, but brand silent on additives.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Kitchenaid
Ama Pear Silicone bowl liner for KitchenAid 5QT mixer single piece baking accessory
Silicone bowl liner
Silicone leaching (oligomers)
Limited concern
Bacterial or mold growth on degraded surfaces
Limited concern
Thermal degradation and odor release
Limited concern
Silicone with no coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Kitchenaid
Silicone Cake Pan 9 Inch Round Red Baking Pans 9” Bakeware
Silicone (food-grade)
Silicone degradation and microparticle release
Limited concern
Odor and chemical off-gassing on first use
Limited concern
Silicone cake pan with lower concern for PFAS.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
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