Berkley Jensen · Parchment Paper & Baking Liners
15 in Parchment Paper 3 Pack
Skip; parchment coating composition undisclosed and water-resistant treatment typical source of PFAS.
Parchment paper requires water-resistant coating to function, typically silicone or fluorinated compounds. Berkley Jensen provides no disclosure of coating type or PFAS status, leaving composition unknown.
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Material
Paper with water-resistant coating, composition unspecified
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What 15 in Parchment Paper 3 Pack is made of, ingredients and materials
Berkley Jensen parchment paper is cellulose-based paper with an unspecified water-resistant coating. The coating formulation is not disclosed by the brand, which is critical because water-resistant treatments on food-contact papers are a primary pathway for PFAS migration into food. The absence of ingredient transparency prevents assessment of whether the coating uses legacy PFAS, newer fluorine-free alternatives, or non-fluorinated hydrophobic agents.
What’s concerning
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
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.
PFAS
Coating composition undisclosed and water-resistant treatment is standard source of PFAS in parchment. No brand confirmation of PFAS-free formulation available.
Source, ATSDR ↗Coating degradation and leaching at high heat
Unspecified coating chemistry makes it impossible to confirm thermal stability; degradation risk increases above 420F and may release coating constituents into food.
Microplastic or coating particle migration
No record of recalls or testing; standard parchment can shed microscopic coating particles under friction or heat, but incidence and composition unknown for this product.
What’s reassuring
Chlorine bleach residues in paper
Parchment paper is typically chlorine-bleached during manufacture; residual organochlorine levels are regulated by FDA but not independently tested or disclosed for this brand.
BPA & bisphenols
No public record of BPA use in Berkley Jensen parchment; however, coating composition secrecy prevents confirmation of absence of bisphenol compounds or other endocrine disruptors.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Berkley Jensen (a Costco house brand) has not published ingredient disclosures or PFAS reduction commitments for this product. No certifications for PFAS-free status or third-party testing results are publicly available. The brand's silence on coating composition is typical of budget-tier parchment suppliers and reflects industry-wide reluctance to specify treatment chemistry.
How it compares in its category
Most conventional parchment papers from budget and mid-tier brands use fluorinated coatings; fully fluorine-free parchment exists but commands premium pricing and is usually labeled explicitly. Berkley Jensen's lack of a 'PFAS-free' or 'fluorine-free' claim suggests it follows industry standard practices, placing it in the higher-risk segment of parchment offerings. Unbleached or specialty parchment with disclosed non-fluorinated coatings offer lower-concern alternatives.
If you buy it
Limit use to temperatures below 420F (manufacturer guidance for most parchment); higher heat increases risk of coating degradation and leaching. Do not use for prolonged storage or oily/acidic foods in direct contact, as these conditions elevate extraction of coating components. Replace rolls every 6-12 months regardless of visible condition. If seeking lower-concern alternatives, request brands with published PFAS-free or fluorine-free certifications.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Berkley Jensen has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to 15 in Parchment Paper 3 Pack?
- silicone-coated parchment paper
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Paper degradation and particulate shedding
- unbleached paper with silicone coating
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Silicone coating degradation at high heat
- bleached paper with silicone coating
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Paper degradation and fragmentation
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