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Plastic-Free Rating
Kitchen
Mainstream Brand
Kitchen·Cuisinart

Cuisinart Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls

A
PFR Grade
Excellent — minimal plastic, transparent materials, safe for daily use
18/8 stainless steel. No plastic contact with food. Dishwasher safe.
PFR Approved

Set of 3 stainless steel mixing bowls with non-slip bases. 1.5qt, 3qt, 5qt.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials
9
Packaging
9
Transparency
7
Durability
8

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Low Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

No significant plastic exposure risk.

Synthetic Plastic Content
0%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

18/8 stainless steel. No plastic contact with food. Dishwasher safe.

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

1

None

Source

Health Risk

Stainless steel mixing bowls are a durable, plastic-free kitchen staple

Who Is Most At Risk

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.

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