· Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
Butcher Wrapping Paper, Food Grade
Butcher paper likely has PFAS-resistant coating. Details remain unclear.
Food-grade butcher paper typically uses grease-resistant coatings that may contain PFAS. No brand information exists on this product's formulation or testing.
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
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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.
Grease-resistant coating composition (unknown)
Coating is likely Teflon-family coating-based or silicone-based, but brand does not disclose which. If Teflon-family coating, PFAS risk exists (handled separately). If silicone or paraffin, risk is lower but still unverified.
Coating degradation and microparticle release
If paper is creased, torn, or exposed to extreme cold or moisture, the coating may flake or shed microscopic particles into fatty foods. Unknown coating durability makes this risk hard to quantify for this specific product.
What’s reassuring
Ink or printing chemicals on surface
Standard food-grade butcher paper is unprinted or uses FDA-approved food-contact inks. No specific reports of contamination from this brand's product exist in public records.
Bleach residues in kraft pulp
Most food-grade kraft papers are oxygen-bleached or unbleached. Butcher Paper Co. does not specify; if oxygen-bleached per FDA rules, residual risk is negligible. Chlorine bleaching is uncommon in food-contact grades.
Allergen or contaminant transfer from manufacturing
No recalls or complaints specific to this brand. Standard manufacturing controls for food-contact packaging should apply, but brand's lack of transparency prevents verification of facility standards.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Butcher Paper Co. wrapping paper is kraft paper (wood pulp) with a grease-resistant coating applied to the surface. The coating allows the paper to repel moisture and fats without leaching into food during storage of raw or processed meats. Kraft paper itself is food-safe when unbleached; the coating composition is the variable that matters for safety, particularly whether it contains synthetic chemicals like PFAS or other additives.
The brand's record and disclosure
Butcher Paper Co. has not published detailed material safety data sheets or coating composition information readily available to consumers. The brand has not made public commitments to PFAS-free manufacturing or third-party testing. This silence is typical of smaller food-packaging suppliers but leaves end users unable to verify coating chemistry. No major recalls or safety controversies are on record for this specific brand.
How it compares in its category
Food-grade butcher paper products span a spectrum, some use silicone-based coatings (reported by manufacturers as PFAS-free), others use Teflon-family coating coatings (known to contain PFAS). Butcher Paper Co. does not clearly state which. Uncoated kraft paper exists but performs poorly for fatty meats. Competing brands like Katom and Sysco often provide coating details; this brand's vagueness puts it in the middle-of-the-pack for transparency.
If you buy it
Use the paper as designed, wrapping chilled or room-temperature meat before freezing or refrigeration. Do not use for hot foods, grilling, or direct oven contact above 200 degrees Fahrenheit, as heat may stress the coating. Replace rolls every 1-2 years if stored in a humid kitchen; moisture can degrade adhesion and effectiveness. Contact the brand directly to request a coating specification sheet before committing to large orders.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 40% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
Better-graded alternatives in Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
IDL Packaging
White Butcher Paper 18" x Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
bleached paper, uncoated
Mold or microbial growth during storage
Limited concern
Brand PFAS statement on record, which we have not verified.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
IDL Packaging
White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
bleached kraft paper, no specified coating
Ink or printing residue (if printed side contacts food)
Limited concern
Mold or microbial growth during storage
Limited concern
Brand PFAS statement on record, which we have not verified.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
If You Care
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Silicone coating degradation under heat stress
Limited concern
Mold or microbial growth if stored damp
Limited concern
Brand no-added-PFAS claim and a 2021 lab result with no fluorine detected.
✓Lab test found no PFAS
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