Stock Your Home · Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
Stock Your Home Pre-Cut Deli Wax Paper Sheets Heavy Duty Pop Up Dry Wax Sheets for Restaurant
Lower risk profile. Dry wax sheets typically skip PFAS.
Dry wax paper normally relies on paraffin or plant-based wax for moisture protection, not fluorinated coatings. Stock Your Home hasn't made any PFAS statement; no third-party testing available.
The better-graded swap
IDL Packaging
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
95/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
Still want this one anyway? Check the price on Amazon. We’d swap it.
Material
dry wax coating (paraffin or plant-based wax)
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.
Disclosed non-fluorinated coating
Coating is named and is not a fluorochemical (wax, paraffin, mink oil).
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Wax migration (paraffin residue on food)
Dry wax coatings can shed microscopic wax particles or soften slightly when in contact with high-fat foods or warm environments. FDA permits food-grade paraffin in minimal amounts, but no brand-specific migration testing is publicly available for this product.
Microplastic or microparticle shedding
Wax particles are not synthetic plastics but can physically shed if the coating is damaged or exposed to abrasion. This is a practical concern (visible debris on food) rather than a toxicological hazard at normal use volumes.
What’s reassuring
Paper substrate contaminants (bleach residues, mineral fillers)
Commercial deli wax paper typically uses chlorine-bleached or oxygen-bleached kraft. No recalls or reported issues for Stock Your Home sheets; bleach residues are regulated to acceptable levels by FDA for food contact, but full ingredient transparency is not provided by the brand.
Adhesive or sizing compounds in paper base
Kraft paper substrate may contain starch-based or mineral sizing agents; no specific data published for Albertsons deli wax sheets. Standard food-contact paper sizing is not flagged as a safety concern by regulatory agencies.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Stock Your Home deli wax paper uses a dry wax coating, typically paraffin wax or a paraffin-plant wax blend, applied to kraft or bleached paper substrate. Dry wax (non-plastic laminate) does not use fluorinated compounds or phthalate plasticizers, making it chemically simpler than plastic wrap or coated films. The wax layer is designed to repel moisture and oils at moderate temperatures, which is the intended use case for deli counter wrapping and short-term food contact.
The brand's record and disclosure
Albertsons (Stock Your Home is an Albertsons private label) has not made explicit public commitments on PFAS-free sourcing or third-party certification for food-service packaging lines. No recalls or safety violations specific to this product line are on record. The brand does not advertise compostability or chemical transparency for this category, but the material class itself (dry wax paper) has a low regulatory scrutiny profile compared to plastic films.
How it compares in its category
Dry wax paper presents lower concern than plastic-coated alternatives (polythene or PLA-laminated) because wax does not off-gas plasticizers or monomers when exposed to heat or fatty foods. It sits midway in cost between uncoated kraft and premium silicone-coated parchment. Unlike parchment treated with silicone or chlorine-based bleach processes, wax paper avoids those processing chemicals but is generally not compostable due to the wax layer.
If you buy it
Use this product for ambient or refrigerated wrapping (sandwiches, cheese, baked goods); avoid prolonged contact with foods above 180F (82C) or oily preparations kept in direct sunlight, as wax can soften and migrate slightly. Replace sheets after heavy use or if wax coating visibly flakes; store in a cool, dry place to maintain sheet integrity. For hot foods or oven use, parchment paper is a better choice. Check the pop-up dispenser for rust or damage before first use.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Stock Your Home 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
More grease-resistant deli & butcher paper grades
How we score, every product runs through the same public 0-100 rubric based on materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls. See the full methodology → Spotted a mistake? Report an error.