Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Universal Steamer
Quick verdict
- Verdict
- Recommended
A simple stainless steamer insert that fits 2, 3 and 4 quart saucepans.
Our research gives no product-specific reason beyond food-contact construction, so performance claims are not established here. See version details.
- Good
- Stainless steel with no coating.
- Fits 2, 3 and 4 quart saucepans.
- Caution
- An older MCP116-20N listing is discontinued; make sure it is the MCPS116-20N.
What we could not verify
- Our research gives no product-specific reason beyond food-contact construction, so performance claims are not established here.
- Sources are manufacturer or retailer pages; no independent laboratory test of this product was reviewed.
- Prices and availability change often; the observed price is dated and is not a signal of quality.
- Compatibility depends on vessel size
Why we reached this verdict
Cuisinart lists the MCPS116-20N 20 cm universal steamer as stainless steel, triple-ply with an aluminum core, a riveted stainless handle and a lifetime warranty. An older MCP116-20N listing is marked discontinued, so buy the MCPS116-20N.
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Check PriceAmazon · Paid linkKey specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Exact SKU / model | MCPS116-20N |
| Material family | Stainless steel |
| Food-contact material | Stainless steel |
| Coating or finish | None |
| No applied coating | Yes |
| Availability when researched | Recheck live before publication |
| Research confidence (materials and disclosure) | Moderate-High |
| Formulation / construction verification required | Not required for this SKU after our re-check (the earlier research said: partly required, exact SKU to be rechecked) |
| Exact SKU and construction confirmed | Yes |
| Research source | Original research, re-checked |
What we like and what concerns us
- Good
- Stainless steel with no coating.
- Fits 2, 3 and 4 quart saucepans.
- Caution
- An older MCP116-20N listing is discontinued; make sure it is the MCPS116-20N.
Why we reached this verdict
Cuisinart lists the MCPS116-20N 20 cm universal steamer as stainless steel, triple-ply with an aluminum core, a riveted stainless handle and a lifetime warranty. An older MCP116-20N listing is marked discontinued, so buy the MCPS116-20N.
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The food-contact materials
Food-contact material
- Recorded construction
- Stainless steel
Coating or finish
- Recorded coating or finish
- None
What we could not verify
- Our research gives no product-specific reason beyond food-contact construction, so performance claims are not established here.
- Sources are manufacturer or retailer pages; no independent laboratory test of this product was reviewed.
- Prices and availability change often; the observed price is dated and is not a signal of quality.
- Compatibility depends on vessel size
What we checked
- An older MCP116-20N listing is marked discontinued, so make sure you buy the MCPS116-20N. Source
Where our re-check differs from the earlier research
- Verification required: earlier research said “Partly required”; now “Not required for this SKU”.
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What the evidence tells us
From our Safer Kitchen research (2026-09-25), re-checked on 2026-09-25. Food-contact material: Stainless steel. Coating: None. Evidence confidence: Moderate-High.
What's still uncertain
- Our research gives no product-specific reason beyond food-contact construction, so performance claims are not established here.
- Sources are manufacturer or retailer pages; no independent laboratory test of this product was reviewed.
- Prices and availability change often; the observed price is dated and is not a signal of quality.
Technical detail & sources
Sources to read
- Cuisinart: MultiClad Pro Universal Steamer, Cuisinart (2026)
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Final verdict against our cookware standard
Recommended Published as Recommended under the published standard for cookware, based on the specific, dated findings above. That standard was written before this or any other product on the page was evaluated, and doesn't change to fit a favorite See the full site-wide standard for how every category is held to the same process.