· Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Peach Butcher Paper 18 Inch x 1000 ft Roll
Grease-resistant coating suggests fluorochemical application.
Butcher paper typically receives grease-resistant treatment using PFAS-based water and oil repellents. Stays silent on coating chemistry and PFAS content.
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.
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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 Peach Butcher Paper 18 Inch x 1000 ft Roll is made of, ingredients and materials
This is kraft paper (wood pulp) with a grease-resistant coating applied to the peach-colored side. Grease resistance in butcher paper typically relies on fluorochemical water- and oil-repellent treatments (aqueous film-forming foams, or AFFF-class compounds). The coating allows the paper to withstand contact with fatty meats without deteriorating, but introduces potential exposure to PFAS if that coating contains legacy or newer fluorochemicals. The brand has not publicly disclosed the chemistry of its coating.
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.
PFAS
Grease-resistant butcher paper almost universally employs fluorochemical water-repellent coating. The brand does not disclose the specific compound or concentration. PFAS migration into fatty foods is documented in scientific literature on food-contact paper.
Source, ATSDR ↗Coating degradation and particle shedding
Extended storage, humidity, or heat can compromise the grease-resistant layer, potentially releasing micro-scale coating particles or unbound fluorochemical residue. No specific degradation timeline for the brand's product is published.
Thermal decomposition of coating
If heated above ~400-450°F (as might occur in smoking or oven-wrapping), fluorochemical coatings can thermally degrade and release volatile compounds. This is a concern if the paper is used as direct contact insulation near heat sources.
What’s reassuring
Microplastic or coating particle ingestion from fatty foods
No recalls or documented incidents of visible particulate shedding from butcher paper into food. However, microscopic coating fragments are theoretically possible during extended fatty meat contact; risk is not quantified for this specific product.
Ink or adhesive residues on peach dye
The peach color is applied via FDA-compliant food-contact inks. The brand discloses no issues with color migration. Kraft paper adhesives are typically starch-based and carry minimal toxicological concern.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
The brand, a major kraft and tissue producer owned by Koch Industries, has not issued commitments to eliminate PFAS from food-contact paper products, nor published transparency reports on fluorochemical use in butcher or deli papers. The company does not advertise PFAS-free status on this product line. No recalls or safety actions specific to this product are on record. Without third-party testing or manufacturer disclosure, the presence and type of fluorochemical coating remain unverified.
How it compares in its category
Butcher paper from major commodity producers (the brand, Kraftpaper.com suppliers, restaurant-supply chains) typically uses the same fluorochemical water-repellent coating standard. Alternatives marketed as PFAS-free are available from smaller suppliers, though they often cost 20-40% more and may use silicone or wax-based coatings with different trade-offs. Uncoated kraft paper presents not a material linked to PFAS but fails quickly with fatty meats. This product sits in the mainstream category with unresolved PFAS exposure.
If you buy it
Use for room-temperature storage and wrapping of deli meats, cheeses, and dry goods. Do not use as direct heat contact above 420°F (e.g., do not wrap around items going into an oven or smoker at high temperatures), as coating degradation can accelerate and may aerosolize fluorochemicals. Avoid prolonged storage of fatty meats in direct contact with the peach side if moisture is present, as this may encourage leaching of coating compounds. Replace rolls annually if stored in humid conditions; inspect for visible wear or discoloration before use.
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
- has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Peach Butcher Paper 18 Inch x 1000 ft Roll?
IDL Packaging
White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
- unbleached natural kraft paper
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Mold or microbial growth
- unbleached parchment paper, silicone coating
- 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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