· Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
9x12" Natural Grease Resistant Sheets, 3 Packs of 1000 (3,000/Case)
Skip until coating details surface. Greaseproof food packaging often has PFAS.
Huhtamaki keeps its coating chemistry secret for these sheets. Grease-resistant food contact materials routinely contain PFAS; without testing or explicit PFAS-free certification, you can't rule out risk.
The better-graded swap
IDL Packaging
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 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
Paper with grease-resistant coating (chemistry unspecified)
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.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
PFAS
Grease-resistant food-contact paper coatings often contain fluorochemicals. Huhtamaki's specific chemistry is not disclosed, so whether this product contains legacy PFAS, newer fluorinated alternatives, or non-fluorinated chemistries is unknown. Direct contact with fatty foods may increase migration risk.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Coating degradation and particle release
No consumer reports of coating flaking or degradation in normal storage. However, coatings can degrade over time or with rough handling; inspect sheets before use. Risk of ingesting coating particles is low for intact sheets but increases if coating is visibly damaged.
Ink or printing chemicals (if printed)
Standard food-service paper typically uses food-safe soy or mineral inks. This product listing does not specify if sheets are printed with branding or lot codes. Assume standard food-contact inks if present, but thermal printing or heavy branding should be avoided on food-contact surfaces.
Microplastic or synthetic fiber shedding
Paper-based product with no reported shedding of microplastics in normal use. Paper fibers may separate slightly with moisture or friction, but ingestion risk is negligible for dry or room-temperature food wrapping.
Allergen or contaminant carry-over from manufacturing
Huhtamaki follows cGMP and food-contact regulations in most markets. No recalls or contamination incidents on record for this product line. Standard food-contact certification is assumed but not independently verified in consumer documentation.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
These are paper sheets with a grease-resistant coating applied to the surface. Huhtamaki does not publicly disclose the specific chemistry of this coating on product labels or safety documentation available to consumers. Grease-resistant coatings on food paper historically used PFOA-based fluorochemicals (now restricted in many regions), and many manufacturers have switched to alternative fluorinated or non-fluorinated chemistries. Without disclosure, the exact composition and migration risk cannot be assessed.
The brand's record and disclosure
Huhtamaki is a major food-service packaging supplier with no public commitment to PFAS phase-out on this product line. The company has not voluntarily disclosed coating chemistry or provided safety data sheets specific to grease-resistant food paper grades for consumer purchase. Industry-wide, food-service manufacturers lag behind cosmetics and cookware brands in chemical transparency. Absence of disclosure is a significant red flag in the grease-resistant paper category.
How it compares in its category
Grease-resistant food paper sheets are standard in foodservice, but consumer retail versions often lack ingredient transparency. Some competitors (e.g., uncoated parchment, silicone-coated paper) offer lower chemical uncertainty, though they may sacrifice grease resistance. Huhtamaki's product is competitively priced but does not differentiate on safety or chemistry disclosure. For institutional buyers, chemical documentation is sometimes available upon request; for retail consumers, it is not.
If you buy it
Use these sheets only for room-temperature or cold food storage and wrapping (deli meats, baked goods, dry foods). Do not use in ovens or microwaves, as heat may increase coating migration. Store in a cool, dry place away from oils or fatty foods for extended periods, as prolonged contact may accelerate leaching. Replace immediately if the coating shows wear, cracking, or discoloration. If PFAS exposure is a personal concern, contact Huhtamaki directly for coating chemistry disclosure before purchase.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% 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.
Better-graded alternatives in Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
IDL Packaging
White Butcher Paper 18" x Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
bleached paper, uncoated
Mold or microbial growth during storage
Limited concern
Brand PFAS statement on record, which we have not verified.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
IDL Packaging
White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
bleached kraft paper, no specified coating
Ink or printing residue (if printed side contacts food)
Limited concern
Mold or microbial growth during storage
Limited concern
Brand PFAS statement on record, which we have not verified.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
If You Care
Parchment Baking Sheets
unbleached parchment paper, silicone coating
Silicone coating degradation under heat stress
Limited concern
Mold or microbial growth if stored damp
Limited concern
Brand no-added-PFAS claim and a 2021 lab result with no fluorine detected.
✓Lab test found no PFAS
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