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Plastic-Free Rating
Cookware
Mainstream Brand
Cookware·Instant Pot

Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker (6 Qt)

B
PFR Grade
Good — mostly plastic-free with minor concerns
Stainless steel inner pot. No PTFE, no PFAS coating on the cooking surface. Plastic exterior and lid. Instant Pot is the most popular electric pressure cooker in the US. The stainless steel inner pot is the key safety feature.
PFR Recommended

6 Qt electric pressure cooker. Stainless steel inner pot. No PTFE, no PFAS on cooking surface. Instant Pot is the most popular electric pressure cooker.

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
8
Packaging
6
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 6, 2026

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Moderate Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Nonstick cookware coated with PTFE (Teflon) or PFAS-based coatings releases toxic fumes when overheated and sheds coating particles into food as the coating degrades. PFAS are 'forever chemicals' that accumulate in the body and are associated with cancer, thyroid disease, and immune system disruption. Cast iron, stainless steel, and carbon steel are the safe, durable alternatives.

Synthetic Plastic Content
20%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Instant Pot's stainless steel inner pot is a key safety feature — no PTFE, no PFAS coating on the cooking surface. The plastic exterior and lid are not in contact with food during cooking. A solid choice for pressure cooking.

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