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Plastic-Free Rating
Cookware
Mainstream Brand
Cookware·Instant Pot

Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker

C
PFR Grade
Fair — some plastic content or limited transparency
Stainless steel inner pot is safe. However, the plastic lid, sealing ring, and housing are a concern for chemical leaching under heat and pressure. The sealing ring is silicone (safer) but the lid plastic is not certified.
PFR Reviewed

7-in-1 multi-use pressure cooker with stainless steel inner pot. The most popular pressure cooker in the US.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials
6
Packaging
5
Transparency
5
Durability
8

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Moderate Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Non-stick cookware coated with PTFE (Teflon) or other PFAS compounds releases toxic particles and gases when overheated or scratched. These 'forever chemicals' accumulate in the body and have been linked to thyroid disease, cancer, and immune dysfunction. Every meal cooked in a scratched non-stick pan is a potential exposure event.

Synthetic Plastic Content
20%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

The Instant Pot's stainless steel inner pot is safe, but the plastic components (lid, housing) are exposed to high heat and pressure. The silicone sealing ring is safer than rubber alternatives. Overall, a reasonable choice if you use the stainless insert and replace the sealing ring regularly.

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