· Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
36" - Unbleached Butcher Paper Rolls - 1/Roll
Lower risk due to lack of grease-resistant treatment.
Unbleached butcher paper is plain kraft pulp without any disclosed coating. The brand says nothing about PFAS, but uncoated kraft paper naturally avoids this chemical class.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
unbleached kraft paper, no disclosed coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What 36" - Unbleached Butcher Paper 1/Roll is made of, ingredients and materials
The brand's butcher paper is unbleached kraft paper, made from wood pulp processed without chlorine bleaching. Unbleached kraft avoids the chemical residues (chlorine dioxide, chlorine gas) associated with bleached paper. The absence of disclosed grease-resistant coatings means no fluorochemical or silicone treatments are applied, reducing migration concerns during contact with fatty foods like meat. This is standard food-service butcher paper material.
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.
Mold or bacterial growth on stored rolls
Kraft paper is hygroscopic and absorbs moisture. Rolls stored in humid environments can develop mold colonies before use. This is a handling and storage issue, not a manufacturing defect.
Fiber shedding into fatty foods
Unbleached kraft fibers can separate and adhere to oily surfaces (meat fat, rendered lard). This is a physical rather than chemical hazard but may reduce food quality if contact duration is prolonged.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Ink residues (soy or mineral-based printing)
The brand does not disclose ink composition for this product. Food-contact printing inks are regulated under FDA CFR 176.170; no specific recalls or migration incidents are on record for this brand's butcher paper.
Chlorine residues from processing
Unbleached kraft specifically avoids chlorine-based bleaching, eliminating dioxin and chlorine dioxide residue risk. This is a material-level advantage of the unbleached designation.
Heavy metals
FDA-compliant food-contact inks are formulated to avoid lead, cadmium, and other metals. No specific test data or violations for butcher paper are on record.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
The brand does not publicly disclose detailed chemical composition or third-party certifications for this product line. The company has no known recalls or regulatory actions specific to this butcher paper product. The brand maintains general food-contact material compliance (FDA CFR 176-177 standards) but does not advertise sustainability certifications or transparency beyond basic product specifications.
How it compares in its category
Unbleached kraft butcher paper is the baseline standard in food-service wrapping; this product is functionally equivalent to private-label and competitor offerings. Some premium alternatives offer FSC certification or bleached chlorine-free (ECF) options, but unbleached kraft carries no established safety advantage over those. The key differentiator in this category is PFAS presence in coatings, where uncoated paper like this one avoids that risk entirely compared to grease-proof treated varieties.
If you buy it
Store rolls in a cool, dry place to prevent mold growth or ink transfer to food contact surfaces. Unbleached paper can shed fibers; rinse or brush surfaces if contact time with moist meat exceeds 24 hours. Do not use in direct contact with acidic foods (citrus, vinegar) for extended periods, as unbleached kraft can weaken and discolor. Inspect for visible tears or contamination before use; discard rolls if exposed to moisture or pests.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 82% 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.
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