Good Cook · Parchment Paper & Baking Liners
Good Cook Parchment Paper Roll
Parchment with a grease-resistant coating of unstated chemistry, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
Good Cook does not disclose the composition of the grease-resistant coating on this parchment paper, and has no PFAS statement on record.
The better-graded swap
If You Care
If You Care Baking Paper, Parchment, 70 Square Feet
90/100 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
Silicone-treated paper; silicone or wax base coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Good Cook Parchment Paper Roll is made of, ingredients and materials
Good Cook parchment paper is cellulose pulp treated with a silicone-based or wax-based release coating, not the Teflon-family coating (Teflon-type coating) found in some premium brands. Silicone coatings are chemically distinct from Teflon-type coating and do not inherently contain PFOA/PFOS, but the specific silicone formulation used by Good Cook is not publicly disclosed. The paper substrate itself is food-grade and biodegradable; the coating is what determines thermal stability and potential leaching behavior.
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
Silicone-treated parchment is a less typical PFAS vector than Teflon-family coating, but the specific silicone formulation used by Good Cook is not disclosed. Without third-party certification or manufacturer transparency, PFAS presence cannot be ruled out entirely.
Source, ATSDR ↗Thermal degradation of silicone coating
Silicone coatings can release volatile organic compounds or break down into smaller fragments if heated significantly above 400-420F. Repeated use near or above this threshold increases leaching of coating particles into food.
Coating adhesion loss over time
Parchment paper products at this price point sometimes show reduced coating durability after 6-12 months of storage or after repeated high-heat use, leading to visible peeling or non-stick performance loss.
Microplastics
If the silicone coating degrades due to heat or mechanical wear, it may shed microparticles into food. This risk is lower than with plastic wrap but increases significantly if the product is used beyond recommended temperature limits.
Source, EPA ↗What’s reassuring
Bleaching residues in paper substrate
Good Cook parchment paper substrate source and bleaching method are not disclosed. Chlorine-based bleaching residues are rare in food-grade parchment but are possible if sourcing is not specified.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Good Cook is a Groupe SEB subsidiary brand sold primarily through mass retailers; it does not publish material safety data sheets or certifications specific to PFAS avoidance on its parchment products. The brand has no documented history of recalls or safety controversies tied to parchment paper, but also offers no third-party testing or transparent sourcing statements. No certification body (NSF, GOTS, or similar) backs claims on this product line.
How it compares in its category
Silicone-based parchment like Good Cook's shows lower concern than non-stick Teflon-type coating coatings (which carry higher PFAS and fume risk) and comparable concern to unbleached or wax-paper alternatives. Parchment is generally preferable to plastic wrap or foil for repeated high-heat use because it does not degrade into microplastics and has lower leaching potential. Premium brands (If You Care, Katom) sometimes disclose European sourcing or PFAS-free claims; Good Cook offers neither, positioning it as a budget option with corresponding transparency trade-offs.
If you buy it
Use Good Cook parchment only up to 400-420F (manufacturer's stated limit); do not allow direct flame contact or extended direct-heat exposure above that threshold, as silicone coatings can degrade. Replace rolls when the paper yellows, becomes brittle, or shows visible coating wear; degraded coating increases leaching risk and performance failure. Store in a cool, dry place away from strong odors; silicone can absorb volatile compounds. For acidic foods (tomatoes, citrus), vinegar, or high-salt preparations, consider unbleached paper or glass as an alternative to minimize any leaching potential.
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
- Good Cook has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Good Cook Parchment Paper Roll?
- silicone-coated parchment paper
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Paper degradation and particulate shedding
- unbleached paper with silicone coating
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Silicone coating degradation at high heat
- bleached paper with silicone coating
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Paper degradation and fragmentation
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