75/100

Kitchen

Silicone Bakeware

Low burden — Silicone Bakeware is a relatively low-burden choice.

Food-grade silicone moulds and mats.

The breakdown

Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)

Chemical hazard
2
Everyday exposure
3
Persistence
2

Evidence strength: emerging · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.

What this means for you

A Detox Score of 75 places silicone bakeware in the Low band. None of the three drivers is severe, which keeps the burden manageable. Good-quality food-grade silicone is stable and low-migration at normal baking temperatures. Choose platinum-cured silicone and avoid cheap fillers for the cleanest option.

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Frequently asked questions

Is silicone bakeware a toxic exposure?

Silicone Bakeware has a Detox Score of 75 out of 100 (Low burden), which means it is a relatively low-burden choice. Good-quality food-grade silicone is stable and low-migration at normal baking temperatures. Choose platinum-cured silicone and avoid cheap fillers for the cleanest option.

Why does silicone bakeware score well?

Silicone Bakeware scores 75/100 because its associated chemical hazard, everyday exposure and persistence are all low. Good-quality food-grade silicone is stable and low-migration at normal baking temperatures. Choose platinum-cured silicone and avoid cheap fillers for the cleanest option.

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