Pit Boss · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Pit Boss Multi-Purpose Butcher Paper Roll
Grease-resistant butcher paper likely contains PFAS. Avoid if concerned.
Pit Boss butcher paper is specifically designed for grease resistance, a primary application for PFAS coatings in food contact. The manufacturer offers no PFAS disclosure or lab testing.
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IDL Packaging
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
95/100 safety
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Material
Kraft paper with grease-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.
PFAS
Grease-resistant coatings on food-contact kraft paper are predominantly fluorochemical-based; direct contact with fatty or acidic foods, especially when warm, can promote leaching into food. Aplin's lack of disclosure supports assumption of conventional PFAS use.
Source, ATSDR ↗Bleach residues and chlorine compounds in kraft substrate
Bleached kraft paper may retain trace chlorine-based bleaching agents (sodium hypochlorite or chlorine dioxide). Migration into food is generally low under normal conditions, but acidic or fatty foods may increase leaching slightly.
Microplastic or fiber shedding
Kraft paper can shed short cellulose fibers if the coating degrades or if the paper is wrinkled repeatedly during use. Risk is low but not zero, particularly if the roll is old or stored poorly. Inspect for visible deterioration before wrapping delicate foods.
Decomposition or mold growth if stored damp
Kraft paper is cellulose-based and hygroscopic; storage in high humidity or damp conditions can promote mold, bacterial, or fungal growth on the roll itself. Ensure storage in a dry cabinet or sealed container.
What’s reassuring
Ink or pigment contamination (if printed)
No evidence of heavy metal pigments or food-unsafe inks on standard Pit Boss rolls; most are plain kraft without printing. If any text or logo is present, verify it is applied to the non-food-contact side.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Pit Boss butcher paper is kraft paper (cellulose fiber, typically bleached or unbleached) with a grease-resistant coating applied to one or both sides. That coating is the critical component, food-contact kraft paper coatings are most commonly fluorochemical-based (PFAS) to achieve water and oil repellency, though some manufacturers use wax or silicone alternatives. The kraft substrate itself has no hazard of this kind on record; the risk lies entirely in the coating's chemistry and whether it migrates into fatty foods during storage or wrapping.
The brand's record and disclosure
Aplin Films, the manufacturer, has no publicly available documentation disclosing the specific coating chemistry of this product or any commitment to PFAS-free alternatives. No third-party certifications (compostable, food-safe, fluorine-free) are noted on product packaging or official retailers. The brand's silence on coating composition is typical of regional kraft paper suppliers and does not constitute a red flag unique to Aplin, but it reflects an industry-wide lack of transparency around intentional food-contact PFAS use.
How it compares in its category
Most commodity butcher paper rolls (including store brands and barbecue-focused lines) rely on PFAS or similar persistent coatings for grease resistance. Few mainstream alternatives explicitly advertise PFAS-free status; notable exceptions are uncoated kraft or wax-lined papers marketed for craft or heirloom use, which sacrifice some grease barrier performance. Pit Boss's product sits in the conventional middle, affordable, widely available, and functionally reliable for typical wrapping tasks, but not differentiated by coating disclosure or low-PFAS claims.
If you buy it
Use this paper for wrapping cooled or room-temperature foods primarily; avoid prolonged contact with hot, fatty foods (e.g., direct wrapping of hot brisket for hours), as heat and oil mobilization increase coating migration risk. Replace the roll every 6-12 months if stored in a humid or warm kitchen, as coating adhesion can degrade. For frequent or long-term use, consider uncoated kraft or certified PFAS-free alternatives. Always keep the roll in a dry place to prevent mold or moisture-driven degradation of the paper substrate.
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
- Pit Boss has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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Mold or microbial growth
Limited concern
Brand PFAS statement on record, which we have not verified.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
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Limited concern
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