Oulii · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Oulii Butcher Paper Roll
Butcher paper presents lower concern. Standard use typically does not require PFAS.
Traditional butcher paper uses kraft base with food-safe coatings but no PFAS claims from the brand. Standard rolls pose lower risk for non-greasy foods but may have fluorochemical barriers for grease resistance.
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.
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Material
kraft paper with moisture-resistant coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Oulii Butcher Paper Roll is made of, ingredients and materials
Oulii Butcher Paper is kraft paper (cellulose fiber) with a moisture-resistant polymer or wax-based coating to prevent blood and liquid seepage. Kraft paper itself is food-safe pulp; the coating is the variable. Typical moisture barriers in butcher paper are polyethylene, bleached kraft, or food-grade wax. This product's exact coating formulation is not publicly disclosed by Aplin Films, which is standard for commodity food packaging but limits full hazard transparency.
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 leachables (unknown polymer type)
The moisture-resistant coating formulation is not disclosed. If polyethylene-based, risk is minimal at room temperature; if proprietary blend, migrant potential under heat or prolonged wet contact is unknown. Cold storage and short-term use minimize exposure.
Microplastic shedding or fiber migration
Kraft paper can shed cellulose fibers into fatty or wet foods if coating degrades. This is not a chemical hazard but a physical contamination risk; risk is low for short-term, dry storage use and higher for prolonged contact with oils or thawed liquids.
Degradation under freeze-thaw cycles
Moisture-resistant coatings can embrittle or crack if repeatedly frozen and thawed, potentially compromising food protection. For long-term freezer use beyond 6 months, thicker or multi-layer alternatives may be more durable.
What’s reassuring
Ink or printing residues (if printed)
Oulii roll is typically unprinted kraft paper for meat wrapping. If product includes printed labels or branding, food-contact inks must be checked separately; no recalls or reports for this specific roll exist.
Chlorine or bleach residues from pulping
Kraft paper is not chlorine-bleached; the pulping process uses sulfite or kraft lignin breakdown, not chlorine. Residual chlorine in paper is not an established concern for this material class.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Aplin Films is a UK-based packaging manufacturer with no publicly documented safety violations, recalls, or certifications listed for this butcher paper line. The brand does not openly disclose detailed chemical composition or third-party testing results for food-contact materials, which is typical for mid-market suppliers but leaves end-users without independent verification. No formal response to PFAS concerns in butcher paper has been published by the company.
How it compares in its category
Kraft butcher paper is one of the lowest-risk food packaging materials because it is not designed for prolonged wet contact or high-temperature microwaving. It is widely used in meat butchering and freezer storage, where brief contact with cold or room-temperature food minimizes leaching risk. This product sits in the commodity middle, less premium than certified compostable or GFSI-certified alternatives, but equally functional for standard butcher and freezer use.
If you buy it
Use for short-term food wrapping (butchering, freezer storage, under 6 months). Do not use for hot or oily foods, as this stresses the moisture coating and may increase leaching. Store rolls in a cool, dry place to prevent coating degradation. For long-term food storage or direct contact with heated or acidic foods, switch to silicone paper or parchment certified for higher temperatures.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 62% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Oulii has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Oulii Butcher Paper Roll?
IDL Packaging
White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
- unbleached natural kraft paper
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Mold or microbial growth
- unbleached parchment paper, silicone coating
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Silicone coating degradation under heat stress
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Silicone-coated parchment paper
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Silicone coating degradation at high heat
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