Amaama · Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
Lakeshore Craft Butcher Paper Roll
Butcher paper likely lower concern but coating source remains unclear.
Standard food-contact butcher paper typically uses benign sizing or clay coatings, not PFAS. Brand makes no PFAS disclosure.
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Material
Bleached kraft paper with water-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.
Coating delamination or microparticle shedding
If the water-resistant coating is worn, improperly applied, or degraded by moisture or heat exposure, paper fibers or flaked coating may contact food. Risk increases with age, humidity, or storage above 75 degrees Fahrenheit; visual inspection before each use mitigates this.
Wax or synthetic polymer coating composition unknown
Amaama does not publicly specify whether the coating is food-grade paraffin wax, polyethylene, or another polymer. Most commercial butcher papers use food-approved formulations, but undisclosed composition prevents definitive safety assessment. Standard retail products are assumed to meet FDA food-contact guidelines.
What’s reassuring
Bleach residues in paper substrate
Food-grade bleached kraft is processed to remove chlorine residues to safe levels; no documented contamination cases in commercial butcher paper exist. Residual chlorine, if present, would be inert during cold storage and would not migrate into fatty foods.
Ink or printing dyes on roll surface
No evidence of toxicological concern with typical food-packaging inks used on the exterior of butcher paper rolls. Any contact between food and printed surface is minimal due to wrapping practice. The interior surface of rolls is typically unprinted.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Bleached kraft paper may be treated with formaldehyde-releasing resins during manufacturing, but food-contact grades are restricted to non-releasing or very low-release formulations. No recalls or complaints regarding formaldehyde off-gassing from commercial butcher paper are documented.
Source, ATSDR ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Lakeshore Craft Butcher Paper is bleached kraft paper with a water-resistant coating, likely a wax or synthetic polymer layer applied to prevent grease and moisture penetration during meat storage and wrapping. Bleached kraft itself is food-safe cellulose derived from wood pulp; the coating's composition is the primary safety variable. Unlike plastic films, paper does not leach polymers into food under normal refrigeration and freezer conditions, and it breaks down naturally rather than accumulating as microplastic.
The brand's record and disclosure
Amaama does not publicly disclose coating formulation details, material certifications (FDA, BPA-free, or PFAS status), or third-party testing results on their product pages. The brand has no documented recalls, contamination incidents, or recognized certifications for food packaging safety in publicly available sources. This silence does not indicate a hazard but reflects limited transparency typical of smaller private-label kitchen-goods brands.
How it compares in its category
Butcher paper is inherently safer than plastic-based food wraps for high-fat foods because it does not risk BPA, BPS, or phthalate migration. Most commercial butcher papers (Amaama, Kirkland, Schnucks house brands) use similar bleached kraft with wax or polyethylene coatings; none routinely undergo public third-party testing. Unbleached kraft alternatives avoid bleach residues but offer no material safety advantage for typical home use.
If you buy it
Store the roll in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent coating degradation. Use for wrapping raw or cooked meat in the refrigerator or freezer; paper is not suitable for oven cooking or direct heat above 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Replace the roll if the coating becomes visibly tacky, discolored, or separated from the paper substrate. Avoid prolonged contact with acidic foods (e.g., marinades) if paper begins to deteriorate, as this may increase fiber shedding.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 62% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Amaama has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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