Is the steam tray plastic. If so, is it BPA-free?
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The plastic steam tray is rated 05 on the bottom of the tray; it is polypropylene, which has a high resistance to heat and is BHA free. However, cooking in any plastic is not recommended. Check this out online or in the book Anti Cancer: a new way of life (a wonderful guide to avoiding cancer and having a healthy immune system). According to the experts, all plastics used for hot beverages or foods can leach chemicals in your food. I cook in Corningware French White Stoneware and stainless steel pans NEVER plastic. It is really quite simple; you would have to wait until the end of cooking the rice anyway, or you would have mushy vegetables. The plastic steam tray is rated 05 on the bottom of the tray; it is polypropylene, which has a high resistance to heat and is BHA free. However, cooking in any plastic is not recommended. Check this out online or in the book Anti Cancer: a new way of life (a wonderful guide to avoiding cancer and having a healthy immune system). According to the experts, all plastics used for hot beverages or foods can leach chemicals in your food. I cook in Corningware French White Stoneware and stainless steel pans NEVER plastic. It is really quite simple; you would have to wait until the end of cooking... » Read More The plastic steam tray is rated 05 on the bottom of the tray; it is polypropylene, which has a high resistance to heat and is BHA free. However, cooking in any plastic is not recommended. Check this out online or in the book Anti Cancer: a new way of life (a wonderful guide to avoiding cancer and having a healthy immune system). According to the experts, all plastics used for hot beverages or foods can leach chemicals in your food. I cook in Corningware French White Stoneware and stainless steel pans NEVER plastic. It is really quite simple; you would have to wait until the end of cooking the rice anyway, or you would have mushy vegetables. « Show Less
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The person who gave a so-so review mentioned that the plastic is BPA free. They did not dislike the unit that much.....but I remember reading that review and that's what they said if that helps.
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"BPA free" is a gimmick. Read the science:http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bpa-free-plastic-containers-may-be-just-as-hazardous/?&WT.mc;_id=SA_WR_20140813Don't ask if it is BPA free, but rather if any plastic comes in contact with water, including the lid where hot steam condenses back in. This and all the electric I have seen have this problem. Some stove top teapots do not have plastic at all and I would recommend those.
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Water no, steam when you pour it - we love ours and wanted one that dealt with the same issue - no contact with plastic and this one doesn't, but I don't count the steam since it doesn't get into the cups.
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It is plastic, I thought bpa free...works well but I also don't leave it in for long periods and use ice water
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No, it is BPA-free plastic and is able to withstand brewing temperature. I love mine!
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It's BPA free so probably you could do it safely, but I didn't buy it for that and have never tried it. There are plastic areas between silicone sections so I personally wouldn't use it for direct cooking or steaming because of sustained high heat that would occur.
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Yes, the BRC600XL Risotto Plus™ does come with a stainless steel steamer tray.
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I am not sure if it is BPA free. I only know it is a really good steamer and easy to use and does well in the dishwasher.
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It doesn't say anywhere on the box that it is so I'd imagine that it is not BPA Free. Although does that matter? I don't think it does since you aren't eating or drinking from it. Does BPA leech out from the steam ? If you know something I don't about this please share
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Seem to be....it is a well made product. BPA free. Not too big...medium sided plate. It has a steamer tray that can be used. It's got the vented lid and the top snaps easily. Go for v it!
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I believe it's gray plastic, but I LOVE this thing! We have been using our's for over 6 months and it's wonderful! I have zero complaints. We are living overseas and the water is horrible. My original plan was to sell it here when we move back, but now I plan on keeping it. The hot water is great for cups of tea & hot chocolate (I haven't used my tea kettle since we got this), and the cold water is nice and cold. The safety lock on the hot water is great b/c I have little ones, so I have no worries about them getting scalded. This purchase was worth the money!
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I went online and found out that this model DOES have trays with BPA. I am returning it.
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According to the manufacturer, NordicWare, the Tender Cooker vessel is plastic and they further state that it BPA & Melamine free. Don't hesitate to contact them for further info at http://www.nordicware.com/.
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The interior is stainless -- can't guarantee there are no plastic parts exposed, but the stainless reservoir was part of my criteria. It's not lined. But when you dispense water, there is enough steam I think I would hesitate to put this near unfinished wood, for example, under cabinets. It's not from when it's heating, but when you dispense the water -- can't help a plume of moist then!
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According to the manufactures website it is BPA free... http://progressiveintl.com/products/microwave-fish-and-veggie-steamer or you could call if you have more questions (800) 426-7101
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The steamer from what I know is not BPA free. That answers that question for you. To deal with with the people who did not answer your question but advised you not to buy the product anyway, I want to give you my experience with this product. I love it. I use it almost every day. I have owned it for well over 8 months and have never had any melting troubles. I use this is a 3 qt Lodge Color Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven. It works beautifully in that. I think most people are using this on way to high of a heat. The silicone feat are rated to 500 deg and the plastic 400 deg F. That is my 2 cents. The steamer from what I know is not BPA free. That answers that question for you. To deal with with the people who did not answer your question but advised you not to buy the product anyway, I want to give you my experience with this product. I love it. I use it almost every day. I have owned it for well over 8 months and have never had any melting troubles. I use this is a 3 qt Lodge Color Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven. It works beautifully in that. I think most people are using this on way to high of a heat. The silicone feat are rated to 500 deg and the plastic 400 deg F. That is my 2... » Read More The steamer from what I know is not BPA free. That answers that question for you. To deal with with the people who did not answer your question but advised you not to buy the product anyway, I want to give you my experience with this product. I love it. I use it almost every day. I have owned it for well over 8 months and have never had any melting troubles. I use this is a 3 qt Lodge Color Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven. It works beautifully in that. I think most people are using this on way to high of a heat. The silicone feat are rated to 500 deg and the plastic 400 deg F. That is my 2 cents. « Show Less