Woks, ranked by PFAS grade
15 products graded from Bad to Excellent, best-graded first. 5 grade Good or better and are worth buying.
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The best non-toxic woks, ranked by grade
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What to look for in woks, and which brands grade best and worst
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Calphalon
Signature Hard-Anodized Nonstick Wok
Avoid this Teflon-type coating nonstick cookware; better options exist.
Le Creuset
Essential Non-Stick Ceramic Wok
Named ceramic non-stick coating, with a brand PFAS statement we have not verified.
Our Place
Carbon Steel Wok
Brand PFAS statement on record, which we have not verified.
Worth buying Good or Excellent, best-graded first
Our Place
Carbon Steel Wok
carbon steel (bare metal, no coating)
Iron leaching from bare metal surface
Limited concern
Rust formation from improper storage or care
High concern
Brand PFAS statement on record, which we have not verified.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Calphalon
Premier Stainless Steel 13" Wok
Stainless steel with no nonstick coating
Metal leaching (chromium, nickel, iron)
Limited concern
Handle integrity and burn risk
Limited concern
Stainless steel without nonstick coatings avoids common PFAS sources.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Le Creuset
Essential Non-Stick Ceramic Wok
ceramic non-stick coating (ceramic-type)
Ceramic coating degradation and substrate exposure
High concern
Aluminum substrate leaching
Limited concern
Coating adhesion and migration of inorganic particles
Limited concern
Named ceramic non-stick coating, with a brand PFAS statement we have not verified.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Our Place
Always Pro Pan Vanilla Bean
Nonstick ceramic-hybrid coating, composition unspecified
Coating degradation and unknown leachables
Limited concern
Aluminum substrate leaching
Limited concern
PFAS
Limited concern
Durability and premature failure
Moderate concern
Named ceramic non-stick coating, with a brand PFAS statement we have not verified.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Our Place
Large Always Pan
Ceramic nonstick coating (composition unspecified)
Ceramic coating degradation and aluminum leaching
Limited concern
Coating adhesion and thermal stress
Limited concern
Proprietary coating composition opacity
Limited concern
Named ceramic non-stick coating, with a brand PFAS statement we have not verified.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
T-fal
Jumbo Wok
Non-stick coated aluminum (coating type not specified by brand)
Non-stick coating degradation and unknown composition
High concern
Aluminum leaching
Limited concern
Thermal degradation fume risk from non-stick overheating
Limited concern
Coating peeling or chipping from wear
Moderate concern
Skip until T-fal clarifies the non-stick coating chemistry; standard non-stick cookware raises PFAS.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Le Creuset
Toughened Non-Stick Stir-fry Pan with Handles
Non-stick coating (composition unspecified)
Teflon-type coating fume inhalation risk
Limited concern
Coating degradation and particulate shedding
Limited concern
Chemical off-gassing during first use or storage
Limited concern
Skip until Le Creuset discloses non-stick coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Calphalon
Signature Nonstick 12" Flat-Bottom Wok with Cover
Nonstick coating (type unspecified)
Teflon-type coating fume inhalation risk
Limited concern
Nonstick coating degradation and leaching
Moderate concern
Unknown proprietary coating chemistry
High concern
Skip unless Calphalon confirms Teflon-type coating-free or third-party testing; non-stick woks carry PFAS risk.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Calphalon
Premier Hard-Anodized Nonstick 13-Inch Flat Wok
Hard-anodized aluminum with nonstick coating (type unspecified)
Nonstick coating degradation and flaking
High concern
Teflon-type coating fume risk (if Teflon-type coating-based coating)
Limited concern
Thermal stress and coating delamination over time
Moderate concern
Undisclosed nonstick chemistry (brand transparency gap)
Limited concern
Wait for Calphalon to disclose coating details or get third-party testing.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Calphalon
Signature Hard-Anodized Nonstick 12-Inch Everyday Pan with Cover
Hard-anodized aluminum with proprietary nonstick coating (unspecified)
Nonstick coating degradation and unknown composition
Limited concern
Thermal degradation of coating at high heat
High concern
Coating loss and microparticulate shedding over time
Moderate concern
Lack of product safety labeling and recall history access
Limited concern
Hold off until Calphalon confirms this is PFAS-free.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Cuisinart
Grill Wok Non-Stick
Non-stick coating, composition unspecified
Teflon-type coating fume risk (heating above safe thresholds)
Limited concern
Coating degradation and microparticle shedding
Moderate concern
Lack of coating material transparency
High concern
Skip until Cuisinart reveals nonstick coating type or confirms PFAS-free.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
T-fal
Easy Care Nonstick Wok 14.25 inch
Teflon-type coating nonstick coating on aluminum base
Teflon-type coating thermal decomposition fume release
Moderate concern
Coating degradation and microparticle shedding
Limited concern
Aluminum leaching
Limited concern
Teflon-type coating adhesion and manufacturing residues
Limited concern
Traditional Teflon-type coating non-stick wok; higher PFAS concern than ceramic or stainless alternatives.
⚠Teflon (PTFE) coating
T-fal
Essentials Nonstick Jumbo Wok
Teflon-type coating nonstick Teflon-family coating
Teflon-type coating thermal decomposition (fume inhalation)
Limited concern
Coating degradation and ingestion
Limited concern
Aluminum substrate leaching
Limited concern
Off-gassing or odor (new product)
Limited concern
Skip if PFAS exposure concerns you; T-fal does not disclose Teflon-type coating-alternative or PFAS-free status.
⚠Teflon (PTFE) coating
Le Creuset
Toughened Nonstick PRO Stir- Fry Pan
Teflon-type coating non-stick coating, with FEP and PFA, as disclosed by Le Creuset
Teflon-type coating thermal decomposition and fume release
Moderate concern
Non-stick coating degradation and ingestion
Limited concern
FEP and PFA stability during use and disposal
Limited concern
Teflon-type coating non-stick coating, disclosed by the brand.
⚠Teflon (PTFE) coating
Calphalon
Signature Hard-Anodized Nonstick Wok
Hard-anodized aluminum with Teflon-type coating-based nonstick coating
Teflon-type coating degradation and fume inhalation
Moderate concern
Coating peeling and microparticle ingestion
Limited concern
PFAS
High concern
Avoid this Teflon-type coating nonstick cookware; better options exist.
⚠Teflon (PTFE) coating
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