Do plastic coffee maker carafes leach chemicals into coffee?
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Verdict: Caution
Heated plastic coffee carafes can leach BPA and other chemicals. Glass or stainless steel carafes are safer.
What's actually in it
BPA (bisphenol A) and its alternatives like BPS and BPF are used in plastic containers and can linings. They leach into food and drinks, especially under heat. They act like estrogen in the body.
What the research says
A 2026 study in int j mol med examined chemical exposure from everyday household and kitchen products. Researchers found that material choice and temperature both affect how much chemical transfer occurs.
The research at a glance
| Study | Journal | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Peroxisome proliferatorāactivated receptor Ī± regulates acesulfameāKāinduced NAFLD via hepatic PLCĪ²: Foe and friend. | Int J Mol Med | 2026 |
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