EcoQuality · Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
EcoQuality Deli Paper Sheets
Skip. Deli paper typically has fluorinated grease-resistant coatings.
Deli and butcher papers commonly have PFAS-based grease barriers that stop food oils from soaking through. This brand hasn't published PFAS information.
The better-graded swap
IDL Packaging
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
95/100 safety
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Material
bleached kraft paper with presumed 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
Deli papers in this category almost universally use PFAS-based coatings; Butcher Paper Co.'s silence on chemistry and lack of PFAS-free certification make this a probable hazard. Migration into fatty foods is the exposure route.
Source, ATSDR ↗PFAS
Even if the coating is not fluorinated, its chemical identity is undisclosed. Heat, acidic foods, and prolonged contact with fats can promote leaching of unknown additives or degradation products into food.
Source, ATSDR ↗Thermal degradation of coating
Grease-resistant coatings degrade when exposed to high heat, potentially releasing volatile or particulate breakdown products. Risk increases if paper is used to wrap hot foods or near direct flame.
Microplastic shedding from coating
Worn or mechanically stressed coating can flake into food, particularly with greasy items that cause friction. No data specific to this brand, but a known risk for coated papers under heavy use.
What’s reassuring
Bleach residues in kraft paper
Bleached kraft paper used for food contact is manufactured to food safety standards in regulated markets; residual bleach or chlorinated byproducts are not a documented concern for this product class at typical use levels.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
EcoQuality Deli Paper Sheets are bleached kraft paper with a grease-resistant coating, standard for food contact in deli and butcher applications. The coating's chemistry is not disclosed by Butcher Paper Co., which is the primary concern, deli papers historically use fluorinated compounds (PFAS-based) to repel fats and oils. Without explicit confirmation of fluorine-free formulation, this product carries typical category risk. Bleached kraft itself has no hazard of this kind on record, but the coating's identity and migration potential into fatty foods cannot be assessed from available labeling.
The brand's record and disclosure
Butcher Paper Co. does not publicly disclose the grease-resistant coating chemistry on product packaging or website materials reviewed. No third-party certifications (e.g.GOTS, FSC, or third-party certifications addressing PFAS are not mentioned, and the brand has not issued statements on coating chemistry or alternatives. This silence is notable in a category where competitors increasingly market fluorine-free options. Without direct communication from the manufacturer on coating composition, safety assumptions cannot be verified.
How it compares in its category
Most conventional deli papers (including major brands) contain fluorinated coatings for grease resistance; EcoQuality appears to follow this norm. Alternatives marketed as PFAS-free or uncoated kraft sheets are available from specialty suppliers and some mainstream retailers. Papers labeled with third-party certifications or explicit PFAS-free claims offer more transparency. This product's positioning as budget-friendly suggests it uses conventional, cost-effective coating technology rather than novel alternatives with lower concern.
If you buy it
Minimize direct contact between greasy or hot foods and the coated surface; use uncoated side for direct contact when possible. Do not microwave or heat above 200°F, as coating degradation and leaching increase with temperature. Replace sheets immediately if visible wear, discoloration, or flaking appears. For frequent use with fatty meats or cheeses, consider switching to uncoated kraft or certified PFAS-free alternatives to reduce fluorinated compound ingestion over time.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- EcoQuality 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
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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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