Zulay Kitchen
Stainless Steel Soup Ladle
Est. Price$16.99
10.0
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Dishwasher safe
Food-contact safe
Lifetime warranty
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The Best Non-Toxic Ladles
We vetted ladles against the Welpr Standard and here are our top picks.
Cofounder & Product Curator
Medical Reviewer, PhD
Here's what we look for:
- Materials like 100% wood, bamboo, stainless steel, and food-grade silicone
- No hidden plastic blends or synthetic coatings
- Untreated or finished with food-grade oils
- Transparent brands that disclose all materials used
The Best Non-Toxic Ladles for a Cleaner Kitchen
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PETHOMKIT
Teak Acacia Soup Ladle
Est. Price$12.99
9.6
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Dishwasher safe
Food-contact safe
Soup ladle
Newness
Stainless Steel Soup Ladle
Est. Price$22.49
9.7
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Dishwasher safe
Food-contact safe
Soup ladle
All-Clad
Specialty Stainless Steel Soup Ladle
Est. Price$25.67
9.4
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Dishwasher safe
Lifetime warranty
Soup ladle
GXONE
Stainless Steel Cooking Ladle
Est. Price$16.58
9.2
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Dishwasher safe
Soup ladle
Hvanam
Kitchen Soup Ladle with Pour Spout
Est. Price$14.98
9.0
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Pour spout
How to Swap to Non-Toxic ladles:
Here's how to swap to non-toxic ladles:
What to know about ladles
Ladles come in direct contact with hot food and liquids, so the material they are made of matters. Heat can cause certain materials to leach substances into your food, especially with prolonged stirring or serving from hot pots. Welpr focuses on what the ladle is made of and whether it has coatings, dyes, or other treatments that may transfer into food.
- Ladles used for soups, stews, and sauces sit in hot liquids for extended periods, which increases the chance of material transfer.
- Pay extra attention to ladles you use daily or leave resting in hot cookware while cooking.
Check the ladles you already own
Look at each ladle and identify what it is made of. Check for any labels, stamps, or packaging that lists the material.
- Set aside any plastic or nylon ladles, especially ones that are scratched, discolored, or warped from heat exposure.
- If you have a ladle with a non-stick or colored coating that is chipping or peeling, prioritize replacing that one first.
Use your current ladles more safely
If you are not ready to replace your ladles right away, small changes in how you use them can help. Reducing heat exposure and contact time are the simplest adjustments.
- Avoid leaving plastic, nylon, or silicone ladles sitting in hot pots — use them to serve, then remove them promptly.
- If a plastic or coated ladle is scratched, warped, or peeling, retire it from hot-food use and reserve it for cold items like salads or dry goods.
Choose cleaner replacements
The simplest way to choose a better ladle is to pick one made from a single, untreated material that handles heat well. Stainless steel and unfinished hardwood are reliable options that do not require coatings or chemical treatments.
- Look for ladles made of food-grade stainless steel (often labeled 18/8 or 18/10) with no painted or coated surfaces, or choose unfinished, untreated hardwood ladles.
- Click the button above to shop Welpr Approved ladles.
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,...