The Nicest Non-toxic Baking Sheets for Conscious Kitchens 2024
While it seems like a basic tool, there is actually a lot to consider when choosing a baking sheet. Besides price, size and color, perhaps the most important thing to pay close attention to is the material.
Baking sheets are made from a variety of different materials and some of them may not be as safe as you think.
This guide will explore different materials and a variety of baking sheet brands using safe & eco-friendly materials.
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5 Eco-Friendly Baking Sheet Brands for Bakers
If you are looking to purchase some new baking sheets and searching for a less toxic eco-friendly option, this list is a great place to start.
360 Cookware’s Stainless steel baking sheet
Once you switch to 360 Cookware, there is no turning back! This United States-based brand offers a variety of non-toxic baking sheets that will meet all your baking needs.
Crafted from Surgical Grade Stainless Steel, their pans are resistant to warping as well as highly durable and come with an impressive lifetime warranty.
Doesn’t matter whether you’re baking pizza or roasting vegetables, 360 Cookware baking sheets will heat everything evenly without scorching.
You can use these stainless steel cookie sheets for all your favorite baking projects.
Cleaning them is also super easy; with a minimum effort, you can wipe away all manner of messes without the pan scratching.
And there’s a size for every occasion; For instance, the Stainless Steel Jelly Roll Pan, is perfect for baking brownies or heating up frozen dinner hor d’oeuvres, the Large Cookie Sheet is nice for cooking up appetizers for family gatherings, while 9” Round Baking Pan is great cakes.
360 Cookware prices range between $89-189 depending on the size of the pans.
I personally have been using 360 Bakeware for a couple years now and have been impressed by the quality. It has held up very well. I use it regularly and put it in the dishwasher for easy cleaning.
Caraway’s Ceramic Coated Aluminized Steel Bakeware Set
Caraway makes high-performing and eco-friendly products across the board and their bakeware set is no exception.
The 100% non- toxic set includes 11 pieces, all featuring ceramic coated aluminized steel, ensuring no harmful chemicals leaches into your food. They even have a half-sheet pan size, a dutch oven, and a half sheet to met all your baking needs.
I’ve been using Caraway’s Half Bakeware set for two years now! And I love it! It truly is non-stick and it seems to heat and cook very evenly.
The variety of the pieces is designed to suit an assortment of baking, from sweet to savory. It can handle high heat temperatures reaching 550°F with even heat distribution for the best baking experience.
The set also offers stainless steel handles and a bakeware organizer for easy storage.
The best part? If you love bold colors, there are several color options to match your esthetic.
At $395, this bakeware set is certainly pricier than most sheet pans you can pick up at big box stores, but it’s worth every penny and will last you a lifetime. They offer free shipping over $90+ dollars and free returns.
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Xtrema’s Rectangular Baking Rack
Xtream’s rectangular baking rack is made with pure ceramic. This innovative 9-inch ceramic baking rack allows you to elevate meat, seafood, and veggies from the base of the pan creating perfect dishes every time.
This baking rack can be purchased for $50.
Pyrex Glass Baking Sheet
Pyrex is famous for its unique properties of high resistance to chemical and heat exposure. This makes it the perfect material for all your baking endeavors.
Pyerx cooking sheets are multipurpose with a checkered surface for easy cooking, non-stick and easy cleaning.
All-Clad’s Stainless steel roasting sheet
If you love baking throughout the day for your family and friends, All-Clad’s stainless steel roasting sheet will be extremely handy.
It features a flat surface and a raised rim, accommodating a variety of portions, as well as easy to grip handles for safe removal from the oven.
The pan is made from stainless steel and features 15.0 x 10.9 x 1.6 dimensions.
Designed for versatility, it can withstand high temperature roasting and broiling without warping.
From baking jelly rolls, bars, cookies, one-sheet pan meals, and roasted veggies, these non-toxic baking pans are a practical addition to any kitchen.
It’s currently available for $130.
It’s important to note that All-Clad offers a variety of baking sheets, however, not all are created equally. All-Clad’s nonstick coating contains chemicals from the PFAS family including PTFE, FEP, and PFA, so be sure to read and find a baking sheet without the nonstick coating such as this stainless steel one.
Can Baking Sheets Be Toxic?
Most baking sheets on the market are either aluminum or are metal with a non-stick coating and each comes with its own set of problems.
The nonstick coating on baking sheets is made from a synthetic fluoropolymer called polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), more commonly known as Teflon.
A study shows that a single scratch on the coating can release around 2,300,000 microplastics and nanoplastics that could potentially find their way into food.
PTFE falls under per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS), a group of “forever chemicals” that don’t break down in the environment.
Instead, they end up contaminating soil and water and building up in the bodies of living creatures.
Exposure to PFAS has been linked to a variety of health effects, including ulcerative colitis, diagnosed high cholesterol, thyroid disease, testicular cancer, kidney cancer, and pregnancy-induced hypertension.
Besides leaching into foods, the chemical coating can sometimes melt or release toxic fumes when heated up above 500°F (260°C). Inhaling these fumes may lead to polymer fume fever, also known as the Teflon flu.
They're non-toxic and won’t leech anything into your food, as well as non-porous, so it won’t absorb food odors, food flavors or food stains.
Like all Pyrex baking dishes, this cooking sheet oven is safe up to 450°F, and works for lots of recipes, both sweet and savory.
You can put it right into a preheated oven, and even use metal utensils on it without worrying about scratching (because it is not coated).
Other Less Toxic Options
Our list above featured non-toxic baking sheets, but here are a few more options that might be less toxic than conventional brands found at chain stores. We’ve noted a difference in the materials.
Great Jones Goods Baking Sheets with Fun Colors
With Great Jones Goods it’s important to be aware that while Great Jones Goods ceramic products and non-stick skillets are free from PTFE and PFOA, but it is stated on their FAQ page that aluminized steel bakeware is PFOA-free, but not entirely free of PTFE or PFOS.
With a cooking space of 11.75 x 17.75 inches, this pan will fit tons of food - in fact, you can comfortably make an extra-large pizza on it.
And it’s easy to clean - even the stickiest sauces will slide off with some soapy water and a soft cloth.
It is safe to use at temperatures reaching 450°F and distributes heat evenly so that your meals turn out perfectly golden brown.
Great Jones Holy Sheet pan
Great Jones baking sheet also comes in four joyful, electric colors- raspberry, broccoli, blueberry and mustard - which customers absolutely love.
It’s currently available at $40.
Along with their baking sheet they also have baking sheet sets.
I’ve been using some of Great Jones Goods cookware and have been impressed, so I know their bakeware is high quality too!
Hopefully this guide has helped you learn about different materials and eco-friendly baking sheet brands to try! Consider checking out our guides on non-toxic cookware and stainless steel cookware.
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Emily Waddell is the founder of The Honest Consumer. She has always been passionate about business for good and has a Bachelors degree in Social Entrepreneurship. She currently lives in Seattle where she practices imperfect sustainability. When she’s not writing, Emily enjoys supporting small businesses, clean eating, ethical fashion, and practicing slow living.
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