65/100

Kitchen

Uncoated Aluminum Cookware

Low burden — Uncoated Aluminum Cookware is a relatively low-burden choice.

Bare aluminum pots and foil with acidic food.

The breakdown

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

Chemical hazard
3
Everyday exposure
4
Persistence
3

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

What this means for you

A Detox Score of 65 places uncoated aluminum cookware in the Low band. None of the three drivers is severe, which keeps the burden manageable. Bare aluminum can leach into acidic foods like tomato sauce. Anodized or stainless removes the concern.

Cleaner swap → Anodized aluminum or stainless steel.
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Frequently asked questions

Is uncoated aluminum cookware a toxic exposure?

Uncoated Aluminum Cookware has a Detox Score of 65 out of 100 (Low burden), which means it is a relatively low-burden choice. Bare aluminum can leach into acidic foods like tomato sauce. Anodized or stainless removes the concern.

What is a safer alternative to uncoated aluminum cookware?

A lower-exposure swap for uncoated aluminum cookware is: Anodized aluminum or stainless steel. Bare aluminum can leach into acidic foods like tomato sauce. Anodized or stainless removes the concern.

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