· Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
Box Butcher Paper 40#
Lower concern. Standard butcher paper with no grease-resistant treatment.
Butcher paper is typically bare kraft without water or grease barriers. No evidence of PFAS-containing water-repellent coating or nonstick coatings on this product.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
unbleached kraft paper, no apparent 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.
Ink migration from printing
If Amaama's boxes use printed branding on the outer surface, soy-based or mineral inks are standard; however, if ink transfers inward during storage or wrapping, low-level pigment contact is possible but not established as a hazard at typical use levels.
Mold and bacterial growth if stored damp
Kraft paper absorbs moisture and can harbor mold spores if stored in humid conditions; this is a storage/maintenance hazard rather than a manufacturing defect, managed by keeping the roll in a dry environment.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Chlorine residue (bleach byproducts)
Amaama explicitly uses unbleached kraft, so chlorine-based bleaching byproducts like dioxins are not a concern with this product, unlike some competitor butcher papers.
PFAS
No coating is indicated on this product; unbleached kraft typically relies on paper density alone for modest grease resistance, avoiding the synthetic fluorinated or silicone coatings present in premium barrier papers.
Source, ATSDR ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Unbleached kraft typically uses minimal synthetic binders; formaldehyde is not commonly added to commodity butcher paper, and no recalls or reports link Amaama products to formaldehyde off-gassing.
Source, ATSDR ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Amaama's 40# butcher paper is unbleached kraft, meaning it's made from wood pulp processed without chlorine bleaching and sold without apparent grease-resistant (fluorinated) coatings. The 40# weight rating indicates thickness suitable for wrapping meat and deli items. Unbleached kraft inherently contains minimal synthetic chemicals, though the manufacturing process does involve lignin residue and trace wood-derived compounds that are not health hazards at food-contact levels.
The brand's record and disclosure
Amaama has no published safety certifications, third-party testing data, or public disclosure of sourcing standards readily available in consumer-facing materials. The brand does not appear in major food-packaging recall databases or regulatory notices as of current public record. Absence of transparency is not unusual for commodity food-wrapping suppliers, but also means no affirmative confirmation of compliance with FDA CFR 176 (indirect food additives) standards.
How it compares in its category
Unbleached kraft butcher paper is the baseline-safety option in food wrapping, preferred over coated or bleached alternatives precisely because it lacks synthetic additives. Coated butcher paper (especially those with grease barriers) carries PFAS risk; bleached versions introduce chlorine residue concerns. Amaama's uncoated kraft positioning is conservative and aligns with food-safety best practices for short-contact wrapping, though certification by FSC, SFI, or similar would strengthen confidence.
If you buy it
Use this product for wrapping raw or cooked meat, deli items, and baked goods in contact periods under 24 hours; longer storage risks moisture ingress and mold. Do not use in ovens or direct heat above 175°C (paper will char and potentially smoke). Replace rolls if you notice dark stains, off-odors, or visible mold growth, which indicate contamination or age degradation. Store in a cool, dry location to prevent dampness and bacterial growth on the roll itself.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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