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Food-contact safe
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Best Non-Toxic Steamers
We vetted steamers 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, ceramic, and copper
- 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)
- Full material transparency from brands we trust
Best Non-Toxic Steamers
On Welpr, terms like "non-toxic," "safer," "cleaner," "healthier," and "vetted" are editorial labels based on our own standard for product assessment. They are not guarantees, certifications, or medical claims. Learn more.
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Dishwasher safe
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2.0 qt
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Dishwasher safe
Money-back guarantee
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10 qt
Collapsible
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Free From
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Dishwasher safe
Standalone pot
5 qt
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Dishwasher safe
Lifetime warranty
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3 qt
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Free From
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Dishwasher safe
Lifetime warranty
Standalone pot
6 qt
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Recyclable packaging
Compostable packaging
Recycled materials
Dishwasher safe
1 year warranty
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6.5 qt
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Dishwasher safe
Lifetime warranty
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3 qt
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Free From
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Dishwasher safe
Insert style
8 qt
Certifications
Free From
Highlights
EU safety standards
Dishwasher safe
Food-contact safe
Lifetime warranty
Standalone pot
8.0 qt
How to Swap to Non-Toxic steamers:
Here's how to swap to non-toxic steamers:
What to know about steamers
Steamers heat water and direct steam onto food, which means the materials inside come into direct, prolonged contact with both high heat and moisture. Welpr focuses on what the steaming basket, water reservoir, and lid are made of, since these parts touch your food or the steam that reaches it.
- Stainless steel and glass are the safest materials for steamer components because they don't react with food or leach under heat.
- Plastic baskets or trays that sit in steam are a bigger concern than plastic on an outer handle or base that stays cool.
Review the steamer you already use
Check what your steamer's food-contact parts are made of. Look at the basket, tray, lid, and any drip trays — anything that touches food or sits in the path of hot steam.
- Flip the unit over or check the product page for material details — look for terms like "stainless steel," "BPA-free," or "food-grade silicone."
- If your steamer has plastic baskets or trays that sit directly in steam, that's the part to prioritize replacing first.
Use your current steamer more safely
If your steamer has plastic food-contact parts and you're not ready to replace it yet, a few small changes can reduce what transfers into your food.
- Place a stainless steel or glass bowl inside the plastic basket to create a barrier between the plastic and your food.
- Avoid overfilling or running extra-long steam cycles, which increase how much heat the plastic absorbs.
Choose a cleaner replacement
The best steamers use stainless steel for every part that touches food or steam. Glass lids are a plus because they're completely inert and let you monitor cooking without lifting the lid.
- Look for steamers with stainless steel baskets, trays, and water reservoirs — if plastic is present, make sure it's limited to handles or the outer housing and is BPA-free.
- Click the button above to shop Welpr Approved steamers.
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,...