U-Taste
Silicone Spatula Set
Est. Price$24.99
10.0
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Highlights
Recycled materials
Dishwasher safe
1 year warranty
Scraper
Heat resistant
4+ piece
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The Best Non-Toxic Spatulas for Cleaner Cooking
We vetted spatulas 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 Spatulas
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Calphalon
Teak Wood Slotted Turner
Est. Price$8.91
9.4
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Dishwasher safe
Slotted
Single
OXO
Wooden Turner
Est. Price$8.95
9.8
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Highlights
Dishwasher safe
Money-back guarantee
Turner
Single
All-Clad
Specialty Stainless Steel Kitchen Gadgets Turner
Est. Price$29.95
9.7
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Dishwasher safe
Lifetime warranty
Slotted
Heat resistant
Single
Standcn
18/10 Stainless Steel Spatulas Set
Est. Price$22.99
9.6
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Highlights
Dishwasher safe
Money-back guarantee
Turner
2 piece
Cuisinart
Stainless Steel Slotted Turner
Est. Price$12.99
9.4
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Highlights
Dishwasher safe
Lifetime warranty
Turner
Single
ELAR
Premium Genuine Olive Wood Spatula & Risotto Spatula Set (2 Piece)
Est. Price$14.99
9.3
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Highlights
Dishwasher safe
Food-contact safe
Slotted
2 piece
volikos
Stainless Steel Spatula Set
Est. Price$12.99
9.2
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Highlights
Dishwasher safe
Food-contact safe
Slotted
Heat resistant
2 piece
BUNDLEPRO
Silicone Solid Turner (2 Piece)
Est. Price$14.99
9.1
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Highlights
Dishwasher safe
Food-contact safe
Turner
Heat resistant
2 piece
How to Swap to Non-Toxic spatulas:
Here's how to swap to non-toxic spatulas:
What to know about spatulas
Spatulas come in direct contact with your food, often while it's hot. The material a spatula is made of matters because heat can cause certain materials to break down and transfer into what you eat.
- Spatulas used for high-heat cooking (like flipping food in a hot pan) deserve the most attention since heat accelerates material breakdown.
- Pay extra attention to spatulas used daily or ones that show visible signs of wear like cracks, melting, or discoloration.
Check the spatulas you already own
Look at each spatula and identify what it's made of. Check the handle, the head, and any coating. Most spatulas list their material on the packaging or product description.
- Sort your spatulas into groups: solid wood or stainless steel in one pile, and plastic, silicone, nylon, or rubber in another — focus on the second group first.
- Inspect silicone, rubber, and plastic spatulas for any warping, stickiness, discoloration, or cracking, which can signal the material is degrading.
Use your current spatulas more safely
If you're not ready to replace your spatulas right away, small changes in how you use them can reduce what transfers into your food. This is especially helpful for plastic or nylon spatulas.
- Avoid leaving plastic, nylon, or low-quality silicone spatulas sitting in hot pots or pans — lift them out between stirs.
- Reserve plastic or nylon spatulas for cold or room-temperature tasks like mixing batters or spreading, and use wood or stainless steel for hot cooking.
Choose cleaner replacements
The best spatulas are made from simple, stable materials that hold up well to heat without breaking down. Solid wood, stainless steel, and high-quality food-grade silicone are strong choices.
- Look for spatulas made from a single material with no synthetic coatings, dyes, or added fillers — simpler construction is generally better.
- Click the button above to shop Welpr Approved spatulas.
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,...