Oren International · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Oren International Pink Butcher Paper
Pink butcher paper likely has grease-resistant treatment.
Butcher paper commonly includes water and grease-resistant coatings to prevent food leakage. Georgia-Pacific stays silent on PFAS content; treat this as higher risk without separate verification.
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IDL Packaging
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
95/100 safety
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Material
kraft paper with grease-resistant coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Oren International Pink Butcher Paper is made of, ingredients and materials
Oren International pink butcher paper is kraft paper (cellulose fiber) with a grease-resistant coating on one side. The coating formulation is not publicly disclosed by Georgia-Pacific but is standard in food-service butcher paper to prevent oil and meat juices from soaking through. The pink dye itself is typically inert food-approved colorant, but the coating's chemical composition, particularly whether it contains PFAS or alternative grease-resistant chemistry, is the primary unknown.
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.
Grease-resistant coating composition (unknown)
Georgia-Pacific does not disclose whether the coating uses fluorinated compounds (PFAS-type) or non-fluorinated alternatives. Standard industry practice historically used PFOA-type coatings, but this product's specific formulation is not on record.
Migration to fatty foods
FDA and recent studies have documented migration of coating components from food-contact papers to fatty/oily foods. Risk increases with temperature and contact duration; butcher paper is not tested for migration under all use scenarios.
Thermal degradation at high heat
Pink butcher paper marketed for smoking is sometimes used at 225°F+, but standard product is not certified for sustained high temperatures. Coating breakdown at elevated heat is plausible but not formally documented for this specific product.
What’s reassuring
Dye stability and food safety
Pink food-grade dyes are FDA-approved, and no recalls or contamination issues are on record for Oren butcher paper. Dye itself is not a primary concern.
Microplastic or fiber shedding
Kraft paper does not shed microplastics; fiber shedding into food is minimal and not reported as a hazard for food-service butcher papers.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Georgia-Pacific has not publicly disclosed the specific chemistry of grease-resistant coatings used in Oren butcher paper products. The company has faced scrutiny over PFAS use in food-contact papers but has not issued category-specific transparency statements for this line. Georgia-Pacific does hold some third-party food-safety certifications, but detailed coating ingredient disclosure remains absent from public materials.
How it compares in its category
Most commercial pink butcher papers from major suppliers (Georgia-Pacific, Orchids, Sysco-brand) use similar grease-resistant coatings; few disclose whether they are PFAS-based or alternative fluorine-free systems. Uncoated kraft paper or wax-lined papers avoid this uncertainty but offer less grease barrier. Papers explicitly labeled PFAS-free or with silicone-based coatings are available but less common in retail.
If you buy it
Use for wrapping room-temperature and cooled meats; avoid prolonged direct contact with hot foods (above 140°F) or fatty/oily items left in contact for extended periods, as heat and lipids increase any coating migration risk. Replace rolls every 12-18 months if stored opened in humid conditions; do not reuse. For smoker or oven use, verify the butcher paper is explicitly rated for high heat; standard pink butcher paper is not certified for smoking temperatures without independent testing.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Oren International has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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