Bagcraft Papercon · Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
Bagcraft Grease-Resistant Paper Wraps and Liners 12 x 12
Paper with grease-resistant coating of undisclosed chemistry.
This grease-resistant paper has a coating to repel oils and moisture, but its chemistry is not stated. Bagcraft Papercon has no PFAS statement on record for this product.
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IDL Packaging
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
95/100 safety
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Material
paper with grease-resistant coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
PFAS
Fluorinated coatings are the standard chemistry for grease resistance in conventional paper wraps. No public disclosure from Albertsons confirms PFAS absence; product is graded 25/100 for PFAS safety, indicating likely presence.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microplastics
Prolonged friction, creasing, or heat exposure may degrade the coating surface and shed particles into food. Risk is elevated if wraps are reused or used in hot applications.
Source, EPA ↗Migration of coating chemicals into fatty foods
Fats and oils are aggressive solvents for coating polymers. If the coating contains PFAS, fluorochemicals can migrate into high-fat foods (meats, baked goods, cheeses) more readily than into dry or acidic foods.
Thermal decomposition of coating under heat
Heating grease-resistant paper (oven use, broiler contact, or prolonged microwave exposure) may degrade the coating and release volatile compounds. Risk increases above 400°F or with direct flame contact.
What’s reassuring
Bleach residues or processing chemicals in paper substrate
No established recalls or test reports document chlorine bleach residues or processing contaminants in Albertsons paper wraps. Food-contact paper is regulated by FDA, but testing data for this specific product is not publicly available.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This product is paper substrate with a grease-resistant coating applied to the surface. Grease resistance in food-contact paper is typically achieved via fluorinated compounds (PFAS) or, less commonly, wax or silicone. Albertsons has not publicly disclosed which technology is used in this specific product. The coating is meant to prevent oils and fats from soaking through the paper, but the chemical identity of that coating determines food safety risk.
The brand's record and disclosure
Albertsons (as a grocery retailer and in-house brand) has not made public commitments to PFAS-free food packaging or disclosed PFAS testing results for their paper wrap products. The company does not appear to certify these wraps as PFAS-free. Industry practice for mid-market grease-resistant paper suggests fluorinated coatings remain common in this price and performance tier, though alternatives are increasingly available.
How it compares in its category
Grease-resistant paper wraps span a wide safety range. Premium or eco-focused brands (e.g., If You Care, Unbleached Company) often use wax or silicone coatings and disclose PFAS absence. Conventional foodservice and retail wraps like this Albertsons product frequently use PFAS-based fluorochemical coatings to meet durability specs. Uncoated kraft paper or parchment paper are viable alternatives for many uses, though they offer less grease resistance.
If you buy it
Do not use at high heat (oven, direct flame, or prolonged microwave), as coating degradation can accelerate migration of chemicals into food. Avoid extended contact with fatty or acidic foods. Replace regularly rather than reusing heavily soiled sheets. If PFAS concern is your priority, switch to a brand that explicitly certifies PFAS-free composition.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 42% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Bagcraft Papercon has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
Better-graded alternatives in Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
IDL Packaging
White Butcher Paper 18" x Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
bleached paper, uncoated
Mold or microbial growth during storage
Limited concern
Brand PFAS statement on record, which we have not verified.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
IDL Packaging
White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
bleached kraft paper, no specified coating
Ink or printing residue (if printed side contacts food)
Limited concern
Mold or microbial growth during storage
Limited concern
Brand PFAS statement on record, which we have not verified.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
If You Care
Parchment Baking Sheets
unbleached parchment paper, silicone coating
Silicone coating degradation under heat stress
Limited concern
Mold or microbial growth if stored damp
Limited concern
Brand no-added-PFAS claim and a 2021 lab result with no fluorine detected.
✓Lab test found no PFAS
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