· Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Burger Patty Paper Squares
Avoid unless grease-resistant coating ingredients are disclosed.
Standard freezer paper uses silicone or wax coating for grease resistance, though many suppliers do not disclose coating type. Fluorochemical water and grease treatments are possible but not confirmed.
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
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
Still want this one anyway? Check the price on Amazon. We’d swap it.
Material
Paper with silicone or wax coating (grease barrier)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Burger Patty Paper Squares is made of, ingredients and materials
Freezer paper is kraft paper (cellulose fibers) laminated with a grease barrier coating on one side, typically silicone or wax in this price category. The coating prevents meat juices from soaking through and protects freezer contents, but its exact chemical composition is rarely disclosed by store brands. If the barrier is silicone-based, it is chemically inert at freezer temperatures; if wax-based, it remains stable when not heated. The concern arises only if the paper is used for cooking (broiling, baking) where coatings may degrade or migrate.
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.
Coating leaching (silicone or wax)
If coating is silicone, leaching at freezer temperatures is minimal; if wax-based (mineral oil), traces may transfer to fatty meats over weeks. No documented harm from typical freezer storage, but risk increases if paper is heated or used repeatedly.
Undisclosed additives in paper or coating
Store brands do not list whether coating includes lubricants, slip agents, or processing aids that may contain trace allergens or irritants. Probability is low for frozen-storage-only use, but unknown composition limits confidence.
Coating degradation and fragmentation
If paper is bent repeatedly, creased, or frozen and thawed multiple times, the coating may crack and shed microscopic particles into food. This is not a documented health risk but represents a cosmetic and texture concern.
PFAS
Store brands do not confirm or deny use of PFOA, PFOS, or gen-X replacements in grease-resistant coatings. Available information is insufficient to rule out fluorochemical additives, which is the primary reason for a 'care' tier rather than 'buy'.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Bacterial growth if contaminated before freezing
Paper itself does not harbor pathogens if used on properly handled, clean meat and frozen immediately. Risk is standard food handling practice, not specific to this material.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Store-brand freezer papers (Kroger, Safeway house labels) do not publish Material Safety Data Sheets or coating ingredient lists, which is standard industry practice for private-label food packaging. No recalls or safety incidents are on record for standard freezer paper use. These brands typically outsource manufacturing and provide minimal transparency compared to premium brands like Reynolds, which sometimes disclose silicone or mineral oil use. Without ingredient certification, you cannot verify whether PFOA, PFOS, or other persistent fluorochemicals are absent.
How it compares in its category
Freezer paper sits between plastic wrap (higher leaching risk if heated, microplastic shedding concern) and butcher paper (uncoated, absorbs moisture and odor). Parchment paper has lower concern for cooking but less ideal for raw meat storage because it is not moisture-barrier tested. Silicone-coated freezer paper is generally considered lower-risk than PVC-based plastic wrap for direct food contact at cold temperatures. Store brands are functionally equivalent to name brands for freezer storage alone, but offer no safety advantage and less transparency.
If you buy it
Use this product only for wrapping raw or frozen meat in the freezer; do not use it for cooking or baking, as the coating integrity is not rated for oven temperatures above 300F. Replace paper if coating is visibly torn, wet, or discolored, since compromised barriers allow freezer burn and potential odor transfer. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light to prevent coating brittleness. Label wrapped items with date to rotate stock within 3-6 months for meat quality, not safety.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 62% 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.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Burger Patty Paper Squares?
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- unbleached natural kraft paper
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Mold or microbial growth
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- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Silicone coating degradation under heat stress
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
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