Amazon Shoppers Love This $10 Non-Toxic GIR Spatula

By now, you probably know that you need to toss your black plastic utensils, but what should you be replacing them with, exactly? Stainless steel and wood are great non-toxic options, but silicone is the best of both worlds. It’s not made of plastic, but it’s still flexible and gentle enough to use on nonstick cookware. Plus, it’s durable and dishwasher-safe. GIR is one of our go-to brands for microplastic-free silicone kitchen tools, which is why we named its 10-piece bundle the best overall silicone utensil set. 

If you’re ready to swap plastic for silicone, GIR’s Mini Silicone Spatula Turner has more than 1,400 five-star ratings at Amazon, and shoppers say they’re “glad to be rid of” their black plastic utensils now that they own this tool. And, it’s currently on sale for just $10. 

GIR Mini Silicone Spatula Turner

While silicone may look like plastic, it’s flexible, easy to clean, and, most importantly, heat-resistant. This GIR spatula can withstand temperatures up to 425°F, which means you can use it to flip burgers, scramble eggs, and more without worrying about microplastics leaching into your food. In fact, one shopper shared, “I always struggled with plastic spatulas that would sort of crumble at the edge when they were hand-washed, leaving pieces of plastic in my food. This will not do that,” they said of the “substantial and indestructible” tool. 

The small but mighty 11-inch silicone tool has a simple but effective design for flipping, scooping, and mixing, and it’s the perfect size for flipping an egg, according to one shopper. Another shopper said that nothing sticks to the spatula, and it’s easy to swivel around the pan. “When stirring and trying to get underneath the dish, this spatula bends and curves so well!” they added.

Silicone is also safe for use on nonstick cookware, thanks to its smooth surface and flexibility. One Amazon reviewer said that their “favorite new spatula” has “just enough flex” and a “nice sharp edge.” “I love how the spatula’s flexible edge easily slides under the pancakes, allowing me to flip them with precision,” said another shopper.

As far as durability, shoppers say this GIR spatula looks like new after more than four years of use. Food & Wine writer Liv Dansky has used a different GIR spatula for three years, and it doesn’t show any signs of wear or staining — even after cooking with turmeric. “Since it’s easier to clean than wood and gentler on my pans than stainless steel, I would even go so far as to say that this $13 GIR silicone spatula is one of the most-used utensils in my kitchen — and it certainly doesn’t hurt that it’s non-toxic,” she said.

If you’re in the market for non-toxic cooking utensils, start with this versatile GIR spatula that’s microplastic-free. Just be sure to grab it while it’s still on sale for just $10.

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At the time of publishing, the price was $10.