· Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
48" x 1000' Butcher Paper Rolls (White)
Lower risk because plain paper needs no PFAS treatment.
Standard bleached kraft wrapping paper has no water-resistant or grease-resistant coating typical of PFAS-risk items. Georgia-Pacific discloses nothing about PFAS, yet plain paper carries lower risk than coated alternatives.
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Material
Bleached kraft paper, uncoated
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.
Mold and microbial growth if stored improperly
Kraft paper is hygroscopic (absorbs moisture). Humid storage without adequate air circulation can foster mold colonies. This is a storage and maintenance hazard, not an inherent material defect.
Fiber shedding and microparticles
Uncoated kraft paper naturally sheds cellulose fibers when abraded or wet. Small amounts may contact food if the paper degrades. This is not a toxic hazard but a texture/contamination concern rather than a chemical one.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Chlorine residue from bleaching
Bleached kraft paper is standard food-contact material; residual chlorine from conventional bleaching is not documented as a consumer concern for uncoated products in this application. FDA allows bleached kraft for direct food contact.
Ink migration from printing/labeling
This is a bulk roll product with minimal or no printing on the food-contact surface. No soy, mineral, or UV inks are typically applied to commodity butcher rolls, reducing transfer risk.
Heavy metals
Bleached kraft for food use is required to meet FDA indirect food-additive regulations; intentional heavy-metal additives are not permitted. No recalls or detections are on record for Georgia-Pacific butcher paper.
Source, FDA ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Georgia-Pacific's butcher paper is bleached kraft paper, meaning wood pulp mechanically processed and chemically bleached (typically with chlorine dioxide or oxygen-based agents) but left uncoated. Kraft paper is food-safe by design, the bleaching and absence of added polymeric coatings mean there are no synthetic organics engineered to leach into food. The white color comes from the bleaching process itself, not added pigments.
The brand's record and disclosure
Georgia-Pacific does not publicly disclose detailed chemical composition or third-party testing for this commodity product. The company has no known recalls or FDA warnings tied to bleached butcher paper products. Georgia-Pacific maintains FDA food-contact compliance for kraft products but does not advertise certifications (organic, chlorine-free, etc.) for this standard grade, suggesting conventional bleaching practices.
How it compares in its category
Uncoated kraft paper is the baseline for food wrapping and poses fewer chemical risks than coated food papers (which may include wax, polyethylene, or fluorinated coatings). It is less chemically treated than parchment paper and requires no special disposal. In commercial kitchens, it is the default non-premium choice and competes on durability and cost rather than material purity.
If you buy it
Use for room-temperature and moderate-heat wrapping (up to 400F dry environments); avoid prolonged contact with wet foods or acidic substances, which can weaken kraft fibers and cause breakdown. Store rolls in a cool, dry location to prevent mildew. Do not use for sustained contact with hot oils or fatty foods at high temperatures, as paper can scorch and fibers may separate. Replace if visible mold, water damage, or deterioration appears.
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
- has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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Mold or microbial growth
Limited concern
Brand PFAS statement on record, which we have not verified.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
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