Kitchen & Dining

Mixing bowls

Steel, glass and ceramic mixing bowls, with specialty copper bowls clearly distinguished.

A durable mixing bowl can replace plastic for everyday preparation.  We look for suitable interiors, food-use glazes and non-plastic lids wherever food can touch them.  Unlined copper bowls have a narrower purpose, such as whipping egg whites; they are not general storage bowls or a choice for acidic ingredients.

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de Buyer Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl — 9.5 inch, 3.7 qt de Buyer Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl — 9.5 inch, 3.7 qt STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: The flat base steadies this bowl for whisking, while the open rolled rim gives you a grip that is easy to clean.  Ingredients contact 18/10 stainless steel, without a plastic lining or nonslip base.  Made in France, the 9.5-inch bowl holds 3.7 quarts and is dishwasher-safe; de Buyer also permits warming preparations over a bain-marie. Materials: 18/10 stainless steel $50.00★ 4.6 · 100+ ratings View on Amazon
Mosser Jadeite Glass Mixing Bowls — Set of 3 Mosser Jadeite Glass Mixing Bowls — Set of 3 GLASSUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Three nesting glass bowls keep ingredients off plastic while covering small prep jobs and larger mixtures.  Mosser presses this Jadeite set in Ohio; the bowls hold 20, 40 and 60 ounces.  There are no attached plastic handles, liners or lids.  Their weight helps them stay put, but glass is breakable: hand-wash gently and avoid sudden temperature changes. Materials: pressed glass $67.99★ 4.6 · 100+ ratings View on Amazon
Bormioli Rocco Pompei Glass Mixing and Salad Bowl — 23 cm Bormioli Rocco Pompei Glass Mixing and Salad Bowl — 23 cm GLASS Why we recommend it: Clear tempered glass works for mixing, tossing salads and serving, keeping food away from plastic bowls and interior coatings.  This Italian-made Pompei bowl has a wide rim and a stacking ledge for easier storage.  It is dishwasher-safe, but tempered glass is not unbreakable: avoid sharp knocks, chipped edges and sudden temperature changes. Materials: tempered glass $8.63★ 4.2 · 70 ratings View on Amazon
Basis Products Workhorse Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls — Set of Three Basis Products Workhorse Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls — Set of Three STAINLESS STEELUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Three nesting steel bowls handle prep and mixing without a plastic food-contact surface or bonded non-slip base.  Made in the USA, they are dishwasher-safe and easy to store together.  Basis publishes a laboratory content screen in which all three sample sizes met the stated lead, cadmium and mercury limits; this does not establish zero leaching.  Wash before first use. Materials: U.S.-sourced 301 stainless steel $104.99 View product
conte Makanai 18/8 Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl 220 conte Makanai 18/8 Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl 220 STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: The unrolled rim is the useful detail here: there is no curled lip for flour or batter to lodge beneath during cleanup.  This Japanese-made 18/8 stainless bowl replaces a plastic mixing vessel, and its taller sides help contain whisking and tossing.  It works on its own; the matching metal tray and strainer are optional.  Wash by hand or in the dishwasher, avoiding abrasive pads that scratch the finish. Materials: 18/8 stainless steel $65.00 View product
de Buyer Copper Egg-White Beating Bowl — 8 in de Buyer Copper Egg-White Beating Bowl — 8 in COPPER Why we recommend it: This is a specialist bowl for beating egg whites, not an all-purpose mixing bowl.  Its rounded copper interior helps build a stable foam, and the side loop gives you a grip while whisking.  Made in France with no plastic bowl surface.  Because the copper is unlined, keep acidic ingredients and food storage out of it; transfer the egg whites after beating, then handwash and dry the bowl. Materials: unlined solid copper bowl · cast-iron loop handle $220.00 View product
EBM 18/8 Stainless-Steel Handled Mixing Bowl — 18 cm EBM 18/8 Stainless-Steel Handled Mixing Bowl — 18 cm STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: The side grip helps steady the bowl while mixing and guide batter through its pouring lip.  Ingredients contact 18/8 stainless steel, including the embossed volume marks.  The handle is plastic, but sits outside the food area; its resin is not specified.  This Japanese-made 1.6-liter bowl is for preparation, not direct stovetop heating. Materials: 18/8 stainless-steel bowl · exterior plastic handle (resin unspecified) $20.00 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