Ahimsa Stainless Steel Divided Plate
A pediatrician-designed kids' plate that's 100% recycled stainless steel - no plastic, silicone, or paint, even on the colored versions.
The verdict: Plastic-free
Ahimsa's plates, divided plates, and bowls are entirely recycled 304 (18/8) stainless steel - no plastic, no silicone, no melamine. The colorful versions get their color from a titanium-nitride PVD finish (the vapor-deposited coating used on medical implants), bonded to the steel rather than painted or plastic- dipped, so there's nothing to chip into food. Free of bisphenols, PVC, phthalates, lead, and formaldehyde. As close to a no-caveats plastic-free kids' plate as the category has; the only real limit is that steel can't microwave.
What it's made of
| Part | Material | Food contact |
|---|---|---|
| plate / bowl body recycled 304 (18/8) food-grade stainless steel | Stainless Steel 304 / 18-8 | Yes primary |
| color finish (colored versions) titanium-nitride PVD finish vapor-bonded to the steel - not paint or plastic coating; listed under steel as it's a metal finish, not a separate material | Stainless Steel 304 / 18-8 | Yes incidental |
Ahimsa is a pediatrician-founded kids' dishware brand, and its divided plate is the everyday workhorse - a compartmented steel tray sized for toddlers and up. It's sold in a polished finish and a range of PVD colors, and doubles as the tray for a stainless bento lunch. Unbreakable and dishwasher-safe; being steel, it can't go in the microwave.
Pros
- Colored versions use a bonded titanium PVD finish, not paint or plastic that chips
- Pediatrician-designed, unbreakable, dishwasher-safe
- Made from recycled steel
Cons
- Can't be microwaved
- Steel can be noisy/slippery on a table and has no suction
- Pricier than plastic or melamine kids' plates
Notes
- Sold as plain plates, divided plates, and bowls, in polished steel and PVD-colored finishes
Common questions
Does the Ahimsa Stainless Steel Divided Plate have plastic in it?
No. Nothing that touches your food on the Ahimsa Stainless Steel Divided Plate is plastic or silicone — the food path is stainless steel.
What is the Ahimsa Stainless Steel Divided Plate made of?
Part by part, the Ahimsa Stainless Steel Divided Plate is: plate / bowl body — stainless steel; color finish (colored versions) — stainless steel.
Does the Ahimsa Stainless Steel Divided Plate contain lead?
No detectable lead was found in the Ahimsa Stainless Steel Divided Plate. That finding comes from independent lab (XRF) testing, not a manufacturer claim.
Is the Ahimsa Stainless Steel Divided Plate BPA-free?
No plastic touches your food on the Ahimsa Stainless Steel Divided Plate — the food path is stainless steel — so BPA, which comes from polycarbonate and epoxy plastics, is not in play here.
Where is the Ahimsa Stainless Steel Divided Plate made?
The Ahimsa Stainless Steel Divided Plate is made in China.
Categories: Kids Plates & Bowls · Lunch Boxes
Sources
Every material claim above is backed by these. This is the scattered info we centralized.
- manufacturer https://ahimsahome.com/pages/safety-promise Ahimsa states products are recycled 304 18/8 stainless, free of bisphenols, PVC, phthalates, lead, siloxanes, melamine, and formaldehyde
- manufacturer https://ahimsahome.com/pages/frequently-asked brand explains the color is a titanium-nitride PVD finish bonded to the steel - not paint or a plastic coating
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