Bryco Goods · Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
Bryco Goods Kraft Butcher Paper Roll
Avoid. Standard butcher paper often uses PFAS-based grease barriers.
Kraft butcher paper typically contains fluorinated grease-resistant coatings to repel oils and moisture. Brand makes no PFAS disclosure.
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Material
kraft paper with moisture/grease barrier 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
Standard butcher paper coatings use PFAS compounds; Amaama does not disclose coating type, so PFAS presence cannot be ruled out and should be assumed probable for commodity kraft rolls.
Source, ATSDR ↗Coating migration at elevated temperature
Undisclosed barrier coatings may leach or vaporize if exposed to heat or fatty foods; risk is low at room temperature or cold storage but increases with microwaving or hot-holding applications.
Cellulose degradation and particulate shedding
Kraft paper fibers can shed if the roll is handled roughly or stored in damp conditions; while not toxic, loose fibers can contaminate food if not used carefully.
What’s reassuring
Inks or dyes on printed surfaces
If the roll includes printed branding, dyes or inks may contain heavy metals or azo compounds; no specific contamination is documented for Bryco Goods, but food-contact printing inks warrant caution if paper is used for direct wrapping without a protective layer.
Bleach or processing chemical residues
Kraft paper is typically less processed than white butcher paper and uses fewer bleaching agents; no residual hazards are documented for this product, but processing-chemical traces are inherent to the production process.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Bryco Goods kraft butcher paper is cellulose-based paper with an applied moisture and grease barrier coating. The coating's composition is not publicly disclosed by Amaama, which is typical for this product category. Kraft paper itself is food-safe when uncoated; the hazard risk centers entirely on the barrier layer, which in most butcher papers uses either PFAS-based fluorochemicals (Teflon-type coating or similar) or newer non-fluorinated alternatives. Without manufacturer specification, the barrier type cannot be determined from product labeling alone.
The brand's record and disclosure
Amaama does not publicly disclose coating chemistry, PFAS content, or third-party certifications for this product line. No established product recalls or safety controversies are on record for Bryco Goods butcher paper. The brand has not published a PFAS elimination commitment or detailed material safety statements. This silence is common in the food-packaging supply chain but means consumers lack transparency to assess fluorochemical exposure risk.
How it compares in its category
Kraft butcher paper is one of the lower-risk food-contact packaging materials overall, as it avoids plastics (BPA, phthalate, microplastic concerns) and direct ceramic/metal coating hazards. However, most butcher papers on the mass market, including butcher-grade rolls from major suppliers, use PFAS grease barriers as an industry standard due to their durability and low cost. A few premium suppliers now market PFAS-free alternatives using wax or non-fluorinated polymers, but these are less common and may carry higher cost or different performance trade-offs.
If you buy it
Use this paper for room-temperature and low-heat storage (under 140°F / 60°C) to minimize any risk of coating migration or decomposition. Do not microwave, broil, or use in direct contact with very fatty or acidic foods at elevated temperature without a food-safe barrier between paper and product. Replace the roll if the paper becomes visibly torn, wet, or discolored, as this signals coating or cellulose breakdown. If PFAS content is a priority concern, contact Amaama for coating specifications before purchase, or consider wax-paper or butcher-paper products explicitly labeled PFAS-free.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Bryco Goods has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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