Kitchen & Dining

Small appliances

Small kitchen appliances with steel, glass or ceramic wherever food and liquid make contact.

Plastic chutes, reservoirs and coated plates can be easy to miss when shopping for an appliance.  Our priority is the material that actually touches food or liquid, including smaller parts such as lids and seals.  We exclude plastic from those surfaces and avoid PFAS nonstick coatings.

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KALDI Mini Motorized Coffee Roaster — 200 g KALDI Mini Motorized Coffee Roaster — 200 g STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: Beans tumble in a perforated 304 stainless-steel drum, with no nonstick cooking vessel.  The open design lets you watch the roast and adjust the burner by hand, while a motor turns the drum.  Best for hands-on coffee enthusiasts: roasting creates smoke and loose chaff, so suitable ventilation and careful cleanup are essential. Materials: 304 stainless steel roasting drum and frame · stainless steel hopper and sampler · external motor and insulated electrical components $484.03★ 5.0 · 4 ratings View on Amazon
KALDI Fortis Semi-Convective Coffee Roaster KALDI Fortis Semi-Convective Coffee Roaster STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: The stainless-steel drum keeps roasting beans against metal, while adjustable heat and airflow give experienced home roasters control over each batch.  Its sturdy, serviceable construction is built for repeated use.  This is a hands-on gas roaster: a separate burner, suitable exhaust and a cooling setup are required. Materials: stainless steel drum and body · exterior powder coating $1,805.14★ 4.9 · 7 ratings View on Amazon
KALDI Wide 300 g Stainless Steel Coffee Roaster KALDI Wide 300 g Stainless Steel Coffee Roaster STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: For experienced home coffee roasters, the stainless-steel drum and hopper keep beans against metal as they roast.  The removable chaff tray makes cleanup easier, and the simple construction can be taken apart for deeper cleaning.  It needs a separate gas burner and produces smoke, so plan for outdoor use in a suitable setup—not a closed kitchen. Materials: stainless-steel drum and hopper · wooden handles · plastic electrical components outside the bean path $761.04★ 4.9 · 12 ratings View on Amazon
Tatung 11-Cup Stainless Steel Rice Cooker and Steamer — Green Tatung 11-Cup Stainless Steel Rice Cooker and Steamer — Green STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: A 304 stainless-steel cooking pot and steel steaming insert let you cook rice and vegetables without a coated cooking bowl.  The water-bath design also reheats leftovers, and the inner pot and lids lift out for cleaning.  Made in Taiwan for US outlets.  Use a metal measuring cup and wooden spoon instead of the supplied plastic cup and paddle; the recipe cup is 180 ml. Materials: 304 stainless steel (pots, lids and steaming insert) · painted iron housing · plastic handles and supplied utensils $250.00 View product
Eschenfelder Hand-Cranked Grain Flaker — Wooden Hopper Eschenfelder Hand-Cranked Grain Flaker — Wooden Hopper STAINLESS STEELSOLID WOOD Why we recommend it: A solid beech hopper feeds grain between stainless-steel rollers, with a steel chute underneath.  This hand-cranked flaker lets you adjust the texture of oats and other grains without a plastic processing bowl.  Made in Germany with a linseed-oil finish; brush or wipe it clean rather than soaking it. Materials: solid beech · stainless steel · linseed-oil finish $419.50★ 4.7 · 300+ ratings View on Amazon
Sharp R-21LCFS Stainless Steel Countertop Microwave — 1 cu ft Sharp R-21LCFS Stainless Steel Countertop Microwave — 1 cu ft STAINLESS STEELCERAMIC Why we recommend it: A stainless-steel interior and fixed ceramic shelf make this compact microwave straightforward to wipe clean.  Use your own microwave-safe glass or ceramic dish to keep reheated food out of plastic containers.  The simple dial suits quick reheating, but this model has just one full-power setting; it is not an all-metal appliance. Materials: stainless steel · ceramic shelf $335.00★ 4.6 · 600+ ratings View on Amazon
Tribest Sedona Express SDE-S6780-B Stainless-Tray Food Dehydrator Tribest Sedona Express SDE-S6780-B Stainless-Tray Food Dehydrator STAINLESS STEELGLASS Why we recommend it: Fruit, vegetables and herbs dry on stainless-steel trays instead of plastic mesh.  This compact model also includes a steel debris tray and a glass door, with adjustable time and temperature for different foods.  Made in South Korea; the appliance body is plastic.  Choose the stainless-tray package, without the optional plastic or PTFE drying sheets. Materials: stainless steel · glass $549.95★ 4.5 · 200+ ratings View on Amazon
Nuvo Eco Ceramic Handheld Coffee Roaster Nuvo Eco Ceramic Handheld Coffee Roaster CERAMIC Why we recommend it: A glazed, heat-resistant ceramic chamber holds the beans, while a leather-wrapped handle provides a grip.  This simple manual roaster suits small 30–70 g batches, not hands-off coffee making.  Roasting produces smoke and the handle gets hot: use effective ventilation and heat-resistant gloves.  Replace the included plastic measuring scoop with a metal or wooden spoon. Materials: glazed heat-resistant ceramic · cowhide handle wrap · separate plastic measuring scoop $36.00★ 4.4 · 900+ ratings View on Amazon
Peugeot Brésil Hand-Crank Coffee Mill — Walnut-Stained Beech Peugeot Brésil Hand-Crank Coffee Mill — Walnut-Stained Beech STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: Steel burrs, a metal bean hopper and a wooden grounds drawer offer a simple alternative to grinders with plastic chambers.  Made in France from walnut-stained beech, this hand-cranked mill suits small batches of filter coffee or French press.  The base needs a firm hold, and some owners report scattered grounds. Materials: stainless-steel grinding mechanism · metal hopper and fittings · walnut-stained beechwood body and grounds drawer $155.00★ 4.4 · 200+ ratings View on Amazon
360 Cookware 4-Quart Slow Cooker Set 360 Cookware 4-Quart Slow Cooker Set STAINLESS STEELALUMINUMUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Sear in the uncoated stainless-steel pot, then move that same pot onto the electric base for slow cooking.  Food stays against 316 stainless steel; the aluminum core is enclosed inside the pot.  The base has a phenolic-plastic housing outside the food-contact area and is only a heater—not a surface to cook on directly.  Made in the USA with global materials; stainless steel contains nickel. Materials: 316 stainless steel food-contact pot · enclosed aluminum core · 400-series steel exterior · stainless steel lid · steel heating plate · phenolic-plastic base housing (no food contact) $439.95 View product
360 Cookware Apollo Stovetop Popcorn Popper — 3 qt 360 Cookware Apollo Stovetop Popcorn Popper — 3 qt STAINLESS STEELALUMINUMUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Pop your own kernels against uncoated stainless steel, with an aluminum core sealed inside the pan for even heating.  The curved base moves popped corn away from the hottest area without a crank or stirring mechanism.  This is a sturdy, small-batch stovetop option, but it needs oil and careful heat control; owners report some splattering and stubborn cleanup when a batch scorches. Materials: stainless-steel cooking surface, lid and handles · enclosed aluminum core $250.00 View product
Kornkraft Farina Hand-Cranked Grain Mill Kornkraft Farina Hand-Cranked Grain Mill CORK Why we recommend it: Farina grinds dry grains between basalt stones held in a mineral binder, with a solid larch hopper instead of a plastic grain container.  Its adjustable grind suits small batches of flour or breakfast cereal.  Made in Germany, it clamps to the counter and works by hand; grinding enough fine flour for several loaves takes considerable effort. Materials: larch wood · Naxos basalt with magnesite-salt binder · AURO beeswax-balm finish · cork feet $499.50 View on Amazon
Kornkraft Mulino Hand-Cranked Grain Mill Kornkraft Mulino Hand-Cranked Grain Mill STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: For fresh flour or breakfast muesli in small batches, Mulino pairs a wooden hopper and collecting drawer with basalt grinding stones held in a mineral binder.  The beech housing has an AURO beeswax-balm finish, and the hand crank is stainless steel.  Made in Germany.  It takes effort to produce fine flour; this is a compact manual mill, not a substitute for a high-output electric model. Materials: beech wood · Naxos basalt with magnesite-salt binder · stainless steel crank · AURO beeswax-balm finish $279.50 View product
OMAC Emanuel 3 Stainless Steel Food Mill — 24 cm OMAC Emanuel 3 Stainless Steel Food Mill — 24 cm STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: This Italian-made manual mill presses cooked fruit and vegetables through stainless steel discs, keeping purées away from a plastic bowl or grinding screen.  Three interchangeable discs let you choose a smooth sauce or a coarser mash.  The crank has an exterior plastic grip; the bowl and grinding discs are 18/10 stainless steel. Materials: 18/10 stainless steel (bowl and grinding discs) · plastic (exterior crank grip) $31.49 View product
Salzburger MT-12 Electric Grain Mill — Oak, Steel Stone Carrier Salzburger MT-12 Electric Grain Mill — Oak, Steel Stone Carrier STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: This Austrian-made flour mill keeps grain against untreated beech, granite and stainless steel, including a steel carrier beneath the grinding stone.  The chamber opens for dry cleaning, and the US version runs on a standard household outlet.  Its exterior uses laminated wood and plastic electrical parts.  Made to order, with a six-to-eight-week lead time; shipping and import charges are extra. Materials: granite · untreated beech · stainless steel · oak and laminated-wood housing $1,417.00 View product
Tribest Cancan Manual Citrus Press — Gray Tribest Cancan Manual Citrus Press — Gray NSFSTAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: Fresh citrus juice drains through a removable stainless-steel strainer and bowl into your own glass, without a plastic reservoir.  This Turkish-made manual press is NSF/ANSI 169 certified for food-equipment sanitation.  The handles and other exterior parts include plastic; use the swing-out cup for waste drips only. Materials: stainless-steel strainer and bowl · metal frame and press · exterior plastic parts · rubber feet $249.95 View product

What we avoid

These are category-level exclusions when materials or treatments are disclosed.  Each product card explains why we recommend it and lists the disclosed materials.

BPA & BPS Phthalate plasticizers PVC Melamine