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Highlights
2 year warranty
3.7479 lb loaf
7 programs
Gluten-free setting
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Best Non-Toxic Bread Makers
We vetted bread makers against the Welpr Standard and here are our top picks.
Cofounder & Product Curator
Medical Reviewer, PhD
Here's what we look for:
- Materials like stainless steel, cast iron, and ceramic
- 100% PFAS-free nonstick coatings, with ceramic tested for heavy metals
- Aluminum only if it’s hard anodized, ceramic-coated, or safely encased in stainless
- No plastic in contact with food (but we avoid it wherever possible)
- Transparent brands that disclose all materials
Best Non-Toxic Bread Makers
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2.0 lb loaf
20 programs
Gluten-free setting
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Free From
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Recyclable packaging
Dishwasher safe
Food-contact safe
3 year warranty
2 lb loaf
Certifications
Free From
Highlights
Dishwasher safe
2 year warranty
2 lb loaf
21 programs
Gluten-free setting
Certifications
Free From
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Dishwasher safe
1 year warranty
2.5 lb loaf
13 programs
Gluten-free setting
How to Swap to Non-Toxic bread makers:
Here's how to swap to non-toxic bread makers:
What to know about bread makers
Bread makers are one of the trickier kitchen categories because the baking pan and kneading paddle sit in direct contact with your food at high temperatures for extended periods. The materials lining the pan and paddle matter most, since heat can increase the chance of chemicals migrating into your bread.
- Most bread maker pans use a nonstick coating, which may contain PFAS or other synthetic compounds that can break down at baking temperatures.
- The housing and exterior matter less — focus your attention on the parts that actually touch the dough and baked bread.
Check your current bread maker
Look at the materials used for the baking pan and kneading paddle. These are the food-contact surfaces that matter most. Check the product manual, manufacturer's website, or original packaging for material details.
- Look for whether the pan is described as stainless steel, ceramic-coated, or simply "nonstick" — generic nonstick labels often mean PFAS-based coatings.
- If the manual mentions PTFE, Teflon, or doesn't specify what the nonstick coating is made from, that's worth noting.
Use your current bread maker more safely
If your bread maker has a nonstick pan you're not ready to replace, a few small habits can help reduce wear on the coating and limit what transfers into your food.
- Avoid using metal utensils or abrasive sponges on the pan and paddle — scratched or flaking nonstick coatings release more material into food.
- If the nonstick surface is visibly scratched, peeling, or worn down, prioritize replacing the pan or the unit sooner rather than later.
Choose a cleaner bread maker
Look for bread makers with stainless steel or certified PFAS-free ceramic-coated baking pans. This is a category where fully non-toxic options are limited, so focus on the cleanest available pick rather than perfection.
- Avoid pans labeled simply "nonstick" without specifying the coating — look for explicit claims like "PFAS-free" and "PTFE-free" or stainless steel construction.
- Click the button above to shop Welpr Approved bread makers.
Camille May
Cofounder & Product Curator
Camille May is the co-creator of Welpr and a guide for clean living. After selling her last company in the health food space, she went non-toxic while working to heal an autoimmune condition....
Olushola M. Awoyemi
Medical Reviewer, PhD
Olushola M. Awoyemi (aka Shola) is a board-certified toxicologist and a research scientist with a PhD in Environmental Toxicology. Shola's long-term ambition is to be recognized as a world-renowned expert in toxicology,...