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Dishwasher safe
1 year warranty
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0.5 qt
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Best Non-Toxic Ice Cream Makers
We vetted ice cream makers against the Welpr Standard and here are our top picks.
Cofounder & Product Curator
Medical Reviewer, PhD
Here's what we look for:
- Durable materials like stainless steel and food-grade silicone
- Plastic components must be BPA-free and food-safe, and ideally not touching food
- Always free from toxic coatings and finishes like PFAS
- Transparent brands that fully disclose all materials
Best Non-Toxic Ice Cream Makers
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Free From
Highlights
Dishwasher safe
1 year warranty
Compressor self-freezing
2.1 qt
No pre-freeze needed
Certifications
Free From
Highlights
Recycled materials
Dishwasher safe
2 year warranty
Money-back guarantee
Compressor self-freezing
2.1 qt
No pre-freeze needed
Certifications
Free From
Highlights
1 year warranty
Compressor self-freezing
2.1 qt
No pre-freeze needed
Certifications
Free From
Highlights
Dishwasher safe
1 year warranty
Compressor self-freezing
2.1 qt
No pre-freeze needed
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Free From
Highlights
Dishwasher safe
Lifetime warranty
Compressor self-freezing
2.0 qt
No pre-freeze needed
How to Swap to Non-Toxic ice cream makers:
Here's how to swap to non-toxic ice cream makers:
What to know about ice cream makers
The materials inside your ice cream maker matter because they come into direct contact with your food. Welpr focuses on what the bowl, paddle, and lid are made of — since ingredients sit in these parts for extended periods during churning and freezing.
- The freezer bowl and mixing paddle are the highest-priority parts because they touch your food the longest.
- Plastic bowls and lids in direct food contact, nonstick coatings with PFAS, and untested ceramic finishes are the main things Welpr flags in this category.
Review the ice cream maker you already own
Check what materials your ice cream maker's bowl, paddle, and lid are made of. Look at the product box, manual, or the manufacturer's website for material details.
- Look for terms like 'stainless steel bowl,' 'BPA-free,' or 'PFAS-free' — and note whether any plastic parts directly touch your food during churning.
- If your machine has a nonstick-coated bowl, check whether the brand specifies it's free of PFAS (not just PTFE-free, since PFAS includes thousands of other chemicals).
Use your current ice cream maker more safely
If your ice cream maker has plastic parts that touch food or a coating you're unsure about, a few small changes can help while you decide on a replacement.
- Avoid using scratched or damaged nonstick bowls, since worn coatings are more likely to release particles into food.
- Use gentle utensils like wooden or silicone spoons instead of metal ones to prevent scratching interior coatings.
Choose a cleaner ice cream maker
Look for an ice cream maker with a stainless steel bowl and paddle. These are non-reactive, durable, and one of the safest materials for food contact. Stainless steel won't leach into your food, even during long churning cycles.
- If the lid is plastic, that's less of a concern as long as it isn't submerged in or constantly touching the mixture — focus first on the bowl and paddle materials.
- Click the button above to shop Welpr Approved ice cream 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,...