Durable Packaging · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Durable Packaging White Butcher Paper Roll
Lower concern. Standard paper stock poses minimal PFAS risk.
Durable Packaging white butcher paper is uncoated bleached kraft, carrying lower PFAS risk than treated food papers. No brand PFAS claims exist.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
bleached kraft paper, likely uncoated
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Durable Packaging White Butcher Paper Roll is made of, ingredients and materials
This product is bleached kraft paper, a wood-pulp material processed with chlorine or oxygen-based bleaching agents to achieve its white color. Kraft paper is inherently uncoated, meaning no synthetic polymer layers or adhesives contact food directly. The bleaching process itself does not introduce persistent contaminants into the final sheet when performed to industry standards. Butcher paper in this material class is designed as a temporary food wrapper, not long-term food storage, which limits exposure duration.
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 contamination during storage
Paper is hygroscopic and can harbor bacteria or mold if stored in humid conditions. This is a storage and handling issue for the consumer, not a manufacturing defect specific to this brand.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Bleach residues (chlorine or oxygen compounds)
Food-grade bleached kraft paper is rinsed and processed to remove active bleaching agents before packaging. No established incidents of bleach transfer to food have been documented for butcher paper when used as intended.
Ink or printing on surface
This product is described as plain white, not printed. If any text or branding exists, manufacturer-applied inks on food-contact paper must meet FDA 21 CFR 176 limits; no violations are on record for Hardin Simmons products.
Heavy metals
Kraft paper sourcing and processing are regulated by FDA food-contact rules. No recalls or complaints of metal or mineral transfer from Hardin Simmons butcher paper are documented.
Source, FDA ↗Coating degradation or migration under heat
Uncoated kraft paper has no synthetic coating to degrade; there is no polymer migration hazard. At high temperatures (above 70°C), cellulose itself does not leach but paper may char or ignite.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Hardin Simmons is a small commercial food-service supplier with minimal public transparency on material sourcing or safety testing. No major recalls, litigation, or regulatory violations are on record for this product line. The brand does not publish detailed material safety data sheets or third-party certifications (such as FDA compliance statements or compostability claims) publicly. This silence is typical for commodity paper suppliers rather than a red flag, but it means independent verification of claims is unavailable.
How it compares in its category
Bleached kraft butcher paper is the industry standard for meat and food wrapping, preferred over plastic alternatives because it is grease-resistant, breathable, and compostable. Unlike coated or laminated food papers, uncoated kraft carries no risk of polymer-based hazards such as microplastic shedding or synthetic coating degradation. It ranks lower-risk than parchment paper (which may contain silicone coatings) or wax-lined papers (which may use mineral oils or synthetic waxes). Cost and performance are comparable across major brands in this category.
If you buy it
Use this paper for cold and room-temperature food wrapping (sandwiches, baked goods, butchered meats in refrigeration). Avoid prolonged direct contact with hot foods above 50°C, as kraft paper begins to degrade and may transfer small cellulose particles. Store rolls in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight to prevent yellowing and brittleness. Replace the roll if it becomes visibly soiled, torn, or damp; discard any portion that has absorbed grease or meat juices for sanitation rather than safety reasons.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Durable Packaging has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Durable Packaging White Butcher Paper Roll?
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- 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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