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Ninja Foodi 2-in-1 Flip Toaster scores higher on safety - here's why.
The most important dimensions, side by side.
The interior is galvalume steel β an aluminum-zinc alloy that avoids the toxic nonstick coatings found in some toaster ovens and sidesteps the lead-contamination concerns associated with galvanized steel. It is not stainless steel, though, and aluminum can migrate into food at sustained high temperatures, especially with tomato sauces, citrus, or other acidic ingredients.
The oven cavity is lined with stainless steel β the same material used in professional kitchen equipment. There's nothing to chip, peel, or off-gas, even at the highest temperature this oven can reach.
BALMUDA has not made any PFAS-free statement for The Toaster. The galvalume interior does not use PTFE coatings by its material composition, but without a brand statement or independent test there is nothing for a buyer to rely on. Notably, BALMUDA's Kettle product does have a PFAS-free FAQ β The Toaster simply does not.
No independent lab has tested this product for PFAS chemicals, and Ninja has not made any public statement about its PFAS status. The stainless steel and enamel surfaces are inherently free of PFAS β the chemistry doesn't require a label β but the brand's silence means we can't award credit for what hasn't been confirmed.
The baking tray your food rests on appears to be bare, uncoated aluminum β based on editorial reviews, since BALMUDA does not disclose this material officially. Uncoated aluminum can leach into acidic foods at levels that research suggests are a real concern for young children, particularly in a single meal. BALMUDA does sell a Noda Horo enamel tray as a separate accessory, and it is a worthwhile upgrade if you plan to cook anything acidic in this oven.
The included bake tray has a porcelain-enamel coating fused directly to the metal β think the inside of a cast iron Dutch oven. It's PFAS-free, doesn't react with food, and holds up well at oven temperatures. Hand-wash only to keep the finish intact.
Generous space for a compact toaster oven β fits four slices of bread with room to spare, or a small whole chicken. You are unlikely to feel constrained by the interior size for everyday toaster oven tasks.
Ninja hasn't published a volumetric capacity for this model anywhere β not on the box, not on the product page, not on any retailer site we checked. The flip toaster is clearly compact by design, but without a number, we can't score it properly. This data gap pulls the efficacy pillar down more than anything else.
Five cooking modes β Sandwich Bread, Artisan Bread, Pizza, Pastry, and Oven β each specifically tuned around BALMUDA's steam technology. These are meaningfully different settings, not just temperature presets with different names.
Six distinct cooking settings cover everything you'd realistically do in a compact toaster: toast plain or bagel-style, defrost frozen items, bake, broil, or reheat leftovers. The flip mechanism lets you switch between toaster and oven mode without taking up extra counter space.
The crumb tray slides out cleanly for quick cleanup after each use. This is a small thing that makes a real difference in a toaster oven used daily β crumbs accumulate fast, and a tray you can actually remove means you will clean it.
The crumb tray slides all the way out for a proper clean. This matters for fire safety too β crumb buildup in the base of a toaster is one of the more common reasons they fail or spark over time.
At $299, you are paying a premium for BALMUDA's steam technology and design. From a safety-weighted value perspective, though, the price is steep for a product where the two most significant food-contact safety gaps remain unresolved.
We couldn't calculate this product's value metric because the oven capacity isn't published. At approximately $120, it's priced below most comparable stainless-interior toaster ovens β but without the capacity number to complete the formula, the score sits at its minimum.
Everything you need to make the call - who each one is for, and who should skip it.
Go for it if you...
You prioritize exceptional toast and pastry results above all else and are willing to upgrade the baking tray separately.
You plan to buy the Noda Horo enamel tray accessory to replace the included aluminum tray before cooking acidic foods.
You value Japanese design craftsmanship and use this oven primarily for bread, not for acidic dishes or family meals.
You already own this oven and want to understand the material tradeoffs before committing to long-term daily use.
You want stainless steel interior walls in a compact toaster and don't need a large oven for your household.
Counter space is limited and the flip-up design appeals β it stands upright when in toaster mode.
You use your toaster for toast, bagels, reheating, and light baking rather than full cooking sessions.
You prefer an enameled bake tray over nonstick-coated accessories for your food's direct contact surface.
The main thing to know
The included baking tray appears to be bare aluminum β the material your food sits directly on β and BALMUDA has made no PFAS-free statement for this product. At $299, those are gaps we would not expect to find.
Ninja has not made any public PFAS-free statement for this product. The stainless steel interior and enameled tray are inherently free of PFAS chemicals, but without a brand confirmation, the highest-weighted safety criterion scores at its floor β and there's no workaround until Ninja issues one.
Skip this if you...
Verified food-contact material safety is your top priority β no PFAS certification exists for this product and the included baking tray is bare aluminum.
You want a toaster oven safe for cooking acidic foods like tomato-based dishes or citrus without purchasing aftermarket accessories.
You are buying a toaster oven for a household with young children and want independently verified clean materials from day one.
You need a brand-confirmed PFAS-free statement before buying any kitchen appliance.
You're cooking for more than two people or need a toaster oven large enough for a full pizza or casserole dish.
You want published capacity specs so you can compare models side by side before purchasing.
Neither of these quite what you're looking for?
I've reviewed all Toaster Ovens options at every price pointEvery Toaster Ovens in our database is scored using R3's deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. For this comparison, we evaluated BALMUDA and Ninja across 3 independent criteria: Safety (86%), Efficacy (6%), Usability (3%). No sponsored rankings. No paid placements.
Straight answers - no sponsored content, no filler.
I'd start with Ninja Ninja Foodi 2-in-1 Flip Toaster - it scored 8.2/10 overall in our scoring system. Safety is our top-weighted scoring pillar, followed by efficacy, and usability. Check which pillar matters most to your family and compare those specific scores.
R3 uses a deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. We evaluate each Toaster Ovens across Safety, Efficacy, Usability using independently verified data. No sponsored rankings. No paid placements. Every score is fully reproducible.
Not necessarily. The overall score reflects our weighted rubric, but your priorities may differ. If you care most about safety, compare the safety scores directly. If budget drives your decision, the prices tell a clearer story. The "right" pick is the one that matches what matters most to your family.
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