Kitchen and hydration gear

Gear has no purine, so it gets no grade. Each pick serves something GoutSafe's guidance asks for, such as about 2 liters of fluid a day or weighing a serving, and its specs come from the maker's own page.

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Hydration

HidrateSpark

32 oz HidrateSpark PRO 2

GoutSafe sets a practical target of about 2 liters of water a day, more in heat or with exercise, and this bottle logs every sip in an app so you can see how close you are. GoutSafe guidance ↗

  • Capacity: 32 oz
  • Intake tracking: SipSense sensor logs each sip, syncs to the HidrateSpark app by Bluetooth
  • Reminders: Customizable 360-degree glow, optional sound and app alerts
  • Material: Recycled 18/8 stainless steel, vacuum insulated, cold up to 24 hours
  • Battery: Up to 21 days per charge, USB-C

Specs read 2026-10-06 from the maker.

Nalgene

32 oz Wide Mouth Bottle

GoutSafe's practical target is about 2 liters of water a day, and this 1-liter bottle has printed graduations, so two full bottles mark the day. GoutSafe guidance ↗

  • Capacity: 32 oz / 1000 mL
  • Intake markings: Printed graduations
  • Material: Tritan, BPA-free
  • Mouth: Wide mouth, fits ice cubes and most water filters
  • Lid: Tethered loop-top

Specs read 2026-10-06 from the maker.

Brita

Tahoe Water Pitcher with Elite Filter

GoutSafe calls plain water the anchor of its roughly 2-liter daily target, and a 10-cup pitcher in the fridge keeps a full day's water poured and cold. GoutSafe guidance ↗

  • Capacity: 10 cups
  • Filter: 1 Brita Elite filter included, about 6 months or 120 gallons
  • Filter indicator: SmartLight filter change indicator
  • Material: Made without BPA
  • Cleaning: Hand-wash only, not dishwasher safe

Specs read 2026-10-06 from the maker.

ZeroWater

10 Cup Pitcher

GoutSafe puts plain water first in a target of about 2 liters a day, and the push-to-dispense spigot fills a glass or bottle without lifting the pitcher. GoutSafe guidance ↗

  • Capacity: 10 cups
  • Filter: 5-stage filter, IAPMO certified to reduce lead, PFOA/PFOS, chromium and mercury
  • Dispensing: Push-to-dispense spigot
  • Included: Pitcher, spigot, TDS meter and meter holder, 1 filter
  • Dimensions: 11 x 5.93 x 11.63 in

Specs read 2026-10-06 from the maker.

PUR

11 Cup Pitcher

GoutSafe's drinks page sets a practical target of about 2 liters of water a day, and an 11-cup pitcher holds more than that in one fill. GoutSafe guidance ↗

  • Capacity: 11 cups
  • Filter life: 40 gallons or up to 2 months
  • Filter indicator: Built-in LED filter change light
  • Dishwasher safe: Yes
  • Dimensions: W 9.9 x H 10.3 x L 6.6 in

Specs read 2026-10-06 from the maker.

SodaStream

TERRA Sparkling Water Maker

GoutSafe grades plain sparkling water A and regular soda D, so this maker is for fizzing plain tap water, up to 60 L per CO2 cylinder - read the sugar line on any syrup first. GoutSafe guidance ↗

  • Power: Cordless, no plugs or wires
  • CO2 system: Quick Connect cylinder, up to 60 L of sparkling water per cylinder
  • Bottle: 1 L dishwasher-safe plastic bottle included
  • Fizz control: 3 levels, by pressing the button once, twice or three times
  • Dimensions: 16.8 x 5.23 x 7.67 in

Specs read 2026-10-06 from the maker.

Aarke

Carbonator 3

GoutSafe grades plain sparkling water A on its drinks page, and this carbonator turns plain tap water into it without a power cord. GoutSafe guidance ↗

  • Power: Cordless and electricity-free
  • CO2: One cylinder carbonates up to 60 L, standard 400-425 g cylinders, not SodaStream Quick Connect
  • Bottle: 1 L BPA-free PET bottle, not dishwasher safe
  • Material: SUS304 stainless steel body
  • Warranty: 3 years

Specs read 2026-10-06 from the maker.

Portion control

Escali

Primo Digital Scale

GoutSafe says to think per serving, not per 100 g, and grades every food by a typical serving in grams, which this scale weighs up to 5000 g. GoutSafe guidance ↗

  • Capacity: 11 lb / 5000 g
  • Tare: Resets to zero to subtract the container
  • Controls: Two-button, sealed control panel against spills
  • Auto shut-off: After 4 minutes of inactivity
  • Dimensions: 8.5 x 6 x 1.65 in

Specs read 2026-10-06 from the maker.

Etekcity

EK6015 Digital Kitchen Scale

GoutSafe's 3-day meal plan lists each food by weight, such as 130 g of cooked lentils, and this scale reads grams and milliliters up to 5000 g. GoutSafe guidance ↗

  • Capacity: 11 lb / 5000 g
  • Units: oz, lb:oz, fl oz, g, mL
  • Battery: 2 x AAA
  • Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.7 x 0.6 in
  • Warranty: 2-year limited

Specs read 2026-10-06 from the maker.

OXO

Good Grips Everyday Glass Food Scale 11 lb/5 kg

GoutSafe's protein page puts a 113 g serving of cooked chicken breast at 198 mg of purine against a 400 mg daily target, and a tare scale is how you keep the serving at 113 g. GoutSafe guidance ↗

  • Capacity: 11 lb / 5 kg
  • Units: oz, lb, g, kg, mL
  • Tare: Zero function for taring before adding ingredients
  • Display: Large backlit digital display
  • Platform: Glass, resists stains and wipes clean

Specs read 2026-10-06 from the maker.

Pyrex

3-piece Measuring Cup Set

GoutSafe grades drinks per 240 g serving, about 1 cup, and the red cup marks let you pour that serving rather than guess it. GoutSafe guidance ↗

  • Sizes: 1 cup, 2 cups and 4 cups
  • Material: Tempered glass
  • Markings: Easy-to-read red measurement marks
  • Care: Dishwasher, microwave and preheated oven safe
  • Warranty: 2-year limited

Specs read 2026-10-06 from the maker.

Cooking staples

Instant Pot

Duo 6QT Multi-Use Pressure Cooker

GoutSafe grades dried lentils A even at 222 mg of purine per 100 g because plant purines weren't tied to gout risk the way meat and seafood purines were, and the maker publishes pressure-cook times for dried beans and chickpeas. GoutSafe guidance ↗

  • Capacity: 6 quarts
  • Functions: 7 functions, 13 customizable programs, including pressure cook, steam and rice
  • Inner pot: Stainless steel (18/8) with tri-ply bottom
  • Dishwasher safe: Inner pot and lid
  • Power: 1000 W, includes stainless steamer rack

Specs read 2026-10-06 from the maker.

Zojirushi

Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker & Warmer NS-ZCC10

GoutSafe's 3-day meal plan builds lunches and dinners on 140 g of cooked white rice, graded A at 8 mg of purine, and this cooker handles white and brown rice on a timer. GoutSafe guidance ↗

  • Capacity: Up to 5.5 cups / 1.0 liter uncooked
  • Menu settings: White, mixed, porridge, sweet, semi-brown, brown, rinse-free, quick
  • Timer: Delay timer, 2 settings
  • Keep warm: Automatic, extended keep warm and reheat
  • Power: 120 V / 680 W

Specs read 2026-10-06 from the maker.

Aroma

Digital Rice & Grain Multicooker ARC-914SBD

GoutSafe's meal plan pairs 140 g of cooked rice with grade-A vegetables like broccoli and green beans, and this cooker steams the vegetables in a tray while the rice cooks below. GoutSafe guidance ↗

  • Capacity: 2 to 8 cups cooked / 2 qt
  • Presets: White Rice, Brown Rice, Steam, Flash Rice
  • Steaming: Steam tray included, steams while rice cooks below
  • Keep warm: Automatic after each cycle
  • Included: Steam tray, rice measuring cup, serving spatula

Specs read 2026-10-06 from the maker.

Hamilton Beach

5.5 Quart Digital Steamer 37530Z

GoutSafe's flare page suggests building meals from foods graded A or B, like potato, carrots and eggs, and this steamer cooks vegetables and up to 8 eggs in stacked bowls. GoutSafe guidance ↗

  • Capacity: 5.5 quarts
  • Bowls: 2 stackable steam bowls with removable divider, plus rice bowl
  • Controls: Digital touchpad with delay start up to 24 hours
  • Keep warm: Switches to warm for 1 hour with a beep
  • Dishwasher safe: Rice bowl and drip tray

Specs read 2026-10-06 from the maker.

Coffee and tea

Moccamaster

KBGV Coffee Maker

GoutSafe grades coffee A and says coffee and tea count toward your daily fluids, and this brewer makes a full 10-cup carafe or a half. GoutSafe guidance ↗

  • Capacity: 1.25 L / 40 oz / 10 cups
  • Brew volume: Full or half carafe selector
  • Certification: SCA approved and ECBC certified
  • Auto-off: After 100 minutes
  • Warranty: 5 years

Specs read 2026-10-06 from the maker.

Hario

V60 Pour Over Coffee Starter Set 02

Every day of GoutSafe's 3-day meal plan starts with 240 g of black coffee, graded A at 0 mg of purine, and this set brews up to 700 mL by pour-over. GoutSafe guidance ↗

  • Capacity: 700 mL server
  • Included: V60 plastic dripper 02, V60 coffee server 02, 40 paper filters
  • Server material: Heatproof borosilicate glass
  • Dripper material: Polypropylene
  • Made in: Japan

Specs read 2026-10-06 from the maker.

Breville

the Tea Maker BTM800

GoutSafe grades both black tea and green tea A on its drinks page, and this maker has a preset for each. GoutSafe guidance ↗

  • Presets: Black, green, white, herbal and oolong
  • Steeping: Automated basket lowers into and lifts out of the water
  • Keep warm: Auto start timer, keeps warm up to 60 minutes
  • Strength: Mild, medium or strong
  • Materials: German-made glass vessel, brushed stainless steel base

Specs read 2026-10-06 from the maker.

Fellow

Stagg EKG Pro Electric Kettle

GoutSafe grades coffee and tea A and counts both toward daily fluids, and this kettle holds water at a set temperature for brewing either. GoutSafe guidance ↗

  • Capacity: 0.9 L (30 oz)
  • Temperature: To-the-degree control in 0.5 F increments, with temperature hold
  • Power: 1200 W
  • Spout: Precision gooseneck pour spout
  • Scheduling: Heat in advance

Specs read 2026-10-06 from the maker.

Hario

Mizudashi Cold Brew Tea Pot

GoutSafe grades black and green tea A and counts tea toward a target of about 2 liters of fluid a day, and this pot cold-brews 1.2 L in the fridge. GoutSafe guidance ↗

  • Capacity: 1200 mL practical
  • Material: Heatproof glass body, polypropylene lid and strainer frame
  • Strainer: Removable mesh strainer
  • Dishwasher safe: Yes, not microwave or oven safe
  • Made in: Japan

Specs read 2026-10-06 from the maker.

Meal prep

Pyrex

MealBox 10-Piece Divided Storage Set, 2.3 Cup

GoutSafe's meal plan says portions matter and changing the amounts changes the math, and these 5 divided boxes hold a pre-weighed lunch for each workday. GoutSafe guidance ↗

  • Pieces: 5 divided 2.3-cup rectangular containers with lids
  • Compartments: 2, one larger and one smaller
  • Seal: Airtight, leakproof locking BPA-free plastic lid
  • Material: Pyrex glass, microwave and dishwasher safe
  • SKU: PX10072

Specs read 2026-10-06 from the maker.

Snapware

Total Solution 10-piece Rectangular Plastic Meal Prep Kit

GoutSafe's 3-day meal plan gives every food a set weight for one person, and 5 labeled containers let you batch those portions for the week. GoutSafe guidance ↗

  • Pieces: 5 3-cup rectangular containers with lids
  • Seal: Airtight, leak-proof lids with 4 locking tabs
  • Label: Built-in Write + Erase label on lids
  • Care: Top-rack dishwasher, freezer and microwave safe
  • Material: BPA-free plastic, made in USA

Specs read 2026-10-06 from the maker.

Rubbermaid

Brilliance Meal Prep Containers, 2-Compartment, 2.85 Cup, 5-Pack

GoutSafe's meal plan builds lunches as a main plus a side, like lentils with rice, and these 2-compartment containers keep the two apart. GoutSafe guidance ↗

  • Pieces: 5 containers, 2.85 cups each, 10 pieces
  • Compartments: 2, for an entree and a side
  • Seal: Airtight, leakproof lids with secure latches
  • Microwave: Vents under the latches for microwaving with the lid on
  • Care: BPA-free, dishwasher, microwave and freezer safe

Specs read 2026-10-06 from the maker.

Books

Sophia Kamveris

"The 28-Day Gout Diet Plan: The Optimal Nutrition Guide to Manage Gout"

GoutSafe calls its own 3-day meal plan worked examples, not a prescription, and this 28-day plan from a registered dietitian runs longer - check its foods against GoutSafe's grades. GoutSafe guidance ↗

  • Author: Sophia Kamveris, MS, RD, LDN, with Arun Mukherjee, MD
  • Publisher: Rockridge Press
  • Published: February 5, 2019
  • ISBN-13: 9781641521987
  • Pages: 194

Specs read 2026-10-06 from the maker.

Lisa Cicciarello Andrews

"Healing Gout Cookbook"

GoutSafe's diet page says the eating pattern matters more than any single food, and a recipe book adds variety - run any recipe through GoutSafe's Dish Decoder before you cook it. GoutSafe guidance ↗

  • Author: Lisa Cicciarello Andrews
  • Publisher: Callisto Media
  • Published: 2020
  • ISBN-13: 9781646114467

Specs read 2026-10-06 from the maker.

Jodi Schneiter

"Gout Hater's Cookbook III"

GoutSafe's meal plan page says portions matter and the math changes with the amounts, so weigh this older recipe collection's servings and check them in the Dish Decoder. GoutSafe guidance ↗

  • Author: Jodi Schneiter
  • Publisher: Reachment Publications
  • Published: November 2003
  • ISBN-13: 9781888141870
  • Pages: 109

Specs read 2026-10-06 from the maker.