Guide · updated 2026-11-01

Bakeware: uncoated pans vs nonstick sheets

Uncoated aluminum and glass can pass. Silicone or other nonstick coatings on sheet pans and cake pans fail, including PFOA-free nonstick.

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How to read verdicts: Pass metal/glass primary path (silicone seals OK if disclosed). Partial usable if you skip a coated accessory, or plastic remains on lids. Fail plastic or fluoropolymer/nonstick in the normal use path.

We prefer maker lines that clearly say natural/uncoated aluminum or glass. Marketing words like "nonstick" or "Americoat" mean a coating.

Quick picks

Comparison

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ModelVerdictPricePrimary food-contactOrigin
Pass Passes
Nordic Ware
Naturals Half Sheet (2-Pack) / ~43105 family
Pass—Natural aluminum (uncoated)USA (Nordic Ware claim)
Nordic Ware
Prism Half Sheet 43171 family
Pass—Natural aluminum with embossed Prism grid (uncoated)USA (Nordic Ware claim)
Pyrex
1085782 / Easy Grab 3-Quart Oblong
Pass—Tempered glassConfirm on unit (US Pyrex vs international variants)
Fail Fails
Nordic Ware
43010
Fail—Nonstick finish over metal (listing claim)USA (brand claim)
Nordic Ware
12511
Fail—PFOA-free nonstick coating over carbon steel (brand claim)USA (Nordic Ware claim for many lines; confirm stamp)
USA Pan
1050HS / Half Sheet Nonstick
Fail—Americoat silicone nonstick coating over aluminized steel (brand claim)USA (brand claim)

Product notes

Pass Passes

Nordic Ware Naturals Half Sheet Pan (2-Pack, uncoated aluminum)

Pass

Nordic Ware · Model Naturals Half Sheet (2-Pack) / ~43105 family

Price: varies / not listed · checked 2026-11-03

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Why: Natural aluminum sheet pans with encapsulated steel rim; no nonstick coating on the Naturals line. Pass for uncoated aluminum food contact.

Food-contact
Natural aluminum (uncoated)Encapsulated galvanized steel rim (structural)
Made in
USA (Nordic Ware claim)
Warranty
Confirm at purchase
Watch-outs
  • Aluminum is reactive with acidic foods
  • Hand wash recommended for longevity
Sources (2)

Nordic Ware Prism Half Sheet (uncoated embossed aluminum)

Pass

Nordic Ware · Model Prism Half Sheet 43171 family

Price: varies / not listed · checked 2026-11-03

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Why: Prism Naturals-style embossed aluminum; uncoated food surface with grid pattern. Pass when the listing is the Natural (not nonstick) Prism SKU.

Food-contact
Natural aluminum with embossed Prism grid (uncoated)
Made in
USA (Nordic Ware claim)
Warranty
Confirm at purchase
Watch-outs
  • Confirm cart label is Natural/uncoated Prism, not a nonstick sibling
  • Aluminum reactivity
Sources (2)

Pyrex Easy Grab 9×13 Oblong Glass Baking Dish (3 qt)

Pass

Pyrex · Model 1085782 / Easy Grab 3-Quart Oblong

Price: varies / not listed · checked 2026-11-03

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Why: Tempered glass bakeware — no nonstick coating. Pass for glass food contact.

Food-contact
Tempered glass
Made in
Confirm on unit (US Pyrex vs international variants)
Warranty
Confirm at purchase
Watch-outs
  • Thermal-shock risk — follow Pyrex heat guidance
  • No lid in base SKU
Sources (2)

Fail Fails

Nordic Ware Compact Ovenware Baking Sheet (nonstick)

Fail

Nordic Ware · Model 43010

Price: varies / not listed · checked 2026-11-03

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Why: Compact sheet with nonstick finish per Amazon listing. Coated — fails.

Food-contact
Nonstick finish over metal (listing claim)
Made in
USA (brand claim)
Warranty
Confirm at purchase
Watch-outs
  • Coated
  • Not the uncoated Naturals line
Sources (2)

Nordic Ware Treat Nonstick 9×9 Square Baking Pan

Fail

Nordic Ware · Model 12511

Price: varies / not listed · checked 2026-11-03

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Why: Carbon steel with PFOA-free nonstick coating. Coated — fails.

Food-contact
PFOA-free nonstick coating over carbon steel (brand claim)
Made in
USA (Nordic Ware claim for many lines; confirm stamp)
Warranty
Confirm at purchase
Watch-outs
  • Coated surface
  • Hand wash recommended for coating life
Sources (2)

USA Pan Bakeware Nonstick Half Sheet Pan

Fail

USA Pan · Model 1050HS / Half Sheet Nonstick

Price: varies / not listed · checked 2026-11-03

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Why: Aluminized steel with Americoat silicone nonstick coating. Coated bakeware fails our uncoated rule.

Food-contact
Americoat silicone nonstick coating over aluminized steel (brand claim)
Made in
USA (brand claim)
Warranty
Confirm at purchase
Watch-outs
  • Silicone nonstick coating on food surface
  • Not bare metal
Sources (2)