Nordicware · Parchment Paper & Baking Liners
Nordic Ware Naturals Baker's Half Sheet: Aluminum Rimmed Baking Sheet, Hand Wash, Oven-Safe, 17.9" x 12.9" : Target
Lower concern; bare aluminum baking sheet, no nonstick or coatings.
Nordic Ware's half sheet is uncoated aluminum without Teflon-family coating or nonstick treatment. No brand PFAS disclosure, but bare metal construction presents lower concern than coated cookware.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aluminum sheet with rolled rim, uncoated
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Nordic Ware Naturals Baker's Half : Target is made of, ingredients and materials
This is a bare aluminum baking sheet with a rolled aluminum rim, no ceramic glaze, enamel coating, or nonstick surface. Bare aluminum can leach small amounts into food under acidic or high-heat conditions, but the contact is typically brief (baking time, not storage) and the amount is generally below concern thresholds in regulatory use. The lack of a coating eliminates risks from coating degradation, Teflon-type coating fume release, or lead/cadmium in glazes.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Aluminum leaching
Bare aluminum can release small amounts of aluminum into food, especially under acidic conditions or high heat. For short baking use (not storage), migration is typically minimal and below advisory levels, but regular consumers of acidic baked goods may accumulate trace exposure over time.
Surface oxidation and pitting
Uncoated aluminum oxidizes naturally and can pit if not dried promptly after washing or if exposed to acidic or salty foods. Pitting does not pose acute toxicity but may shed small metal particles into food and signals degradation of the pan's integrity.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Lead
No glaze, enamel, or ceramic coating is present on this product, eliminating the primary risk route for lead or cadmium contamination in cookware.
Source, ATSDR ↗Teflon-type coating fume release
This is a bare aluminum sheet with no nonstick coating; Teflon-type coating or other Teflon-family coating fumes are not a concern.
Microplastics
Aluminum does not shed microplastics or degrade into polymers; only relevant to plastic or coated cookware.
Source, EPA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Nordic Ware does not publicly disclose detailed material sourcing or heavy-metal testing for cookware lines. The brand has no documented recalls or regulatory actions tied to this product category. No independent certifications (NSF, GREENGUARD) are known for this line. The silent PFAS stance reflects typical behavior for non-nonstick cookware makers, as bare aluminum does not require intentional PFAS additives.
How it compares in its category
Uncoated aluminum is a common, low-cost option and avoids coating-related hazards that affect ceramic or enameled pans. It requires more care (hand washing, drying promptly) than nonstick alternatives and may discolor or pit over time. It is not considered superior to stainless-steel baking sheets in terms of durability, but both are widely used and broadly considered lower-hazard than nonstick surfaces.
If you buy it
Hand wash immediately after use and dry completely to prevent oxidation and pitting. Avoid prolonged contact with acidic foods (citrus, tomatoes) during storage. Do not use the dishwasher, as alkaline detergents can accelerate surface degradation. Replace if the surface becomes heavily pitted or the rim becomes loose, as structural integrity may be compromised and metal flakes could shed.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Nordicware has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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