Deli King · Grease-Resistant Butcher Paper
Butcher Paper King Kraft Paper 36" x 500 ft
Lower concern. Kraft paper is inherently free of PFAS.
Butcher Paper King kraft is unbleached cellulose with no advertised coatings. Food-contact kraft without grease treatment poses low PFAS concern.
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Material
Kraft paper, unbleached cellulose
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Category baseline
PFAS exposure happens more often with clothing products.
No PFAS disclosure
The company has not publicly discussed PFAS in this product.
Mold or microbial growth if stored improperly
Kraft paper is hygroscopic and can absorb moisture, creating conditions for mold if stored in humid or damp environments. This is a user-side storage issue, not a manufacturing defect.
Migration of degradation byproducts during prolonged contact
Kraft paper naturally oxidizes over years or in acidic/humid conditions. Risk is low for typical deli use (days to weeks of contact), but long-term storage of fatty or acidic foods may accelerate minor fiber breakdown without safety impact at food-contact levels.
What’s reassuring
Safe base material
Made from ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber with no PFAS risk.
Ink or printing residues (if printed)
Standard Butcher Paper King rolls are typically unprinted kraft without logos on the wrap itself. If printed variants exist, check the product SKU; commercial food-grade inks are regulated but not disclosed by most suppliers.
Chlorine residues or bleach byproducts
Unbleached kraft explicitly avoids chlorine-based whitening, eliminating this hazard class. Bleached alternatives carry higher residue risk.
Heavy metals
No documented contamination in kraft paper from this supplier or class. Cellulose is inherently low-metal; traditional sizing (starch or clay) does not concentrate heavy metals under normal processing.
Source: FDA ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This product is unbleached kraft paper, made from cellulose fibers processed through the kraft pulping method without chemical whitening agents. Unbleached kraft is inherently free of chlorine residues and bleach byproducts that can migrate into food. The material is porous, breathable, and designed specifically for wrapping deli meats and dry goods without sealing or coating.
The brand's record and disclosure
Deli King is a commodity kraft paper supplier with minimal public transparency on sourcing or certifications. No recalls, safety incidents, or regulatory actions are on record for this brand. The company does not publish material safety data sheets or third-party certifications (FDA, FSC, or BPA-free claims) on standard product listings, reflecting typical market practice for bulk packaging suppliers.
How it compares in its category
Unbleached kraft paper is the baseline standard for butcher paper and wholesale food wrapping. It is chemically safer than bleached varieties (which may retain chlorine compounds) and significantly safer than plastic-coated or wax-lined alternatives that introduce synthetic polymers or additives. Price and performance are typical for this commodity tier.
If you buy it
Store the roll in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight to prevent mold or yellowing. Use for cold and ambient wrapping; unbleached kraft can briefly contact foods up to approximately 120 F (49 C) without risk, though it is not rated for hot-fill or freezer-grade applications without support material. Replace if the paper shows visible yellowing, brittleness, or mold, which indicate degradation.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Deli King has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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