Huhtamaki · Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
Greaseproof Packaging Paper
Wait for Huhtamaki to disclose coating type or provide PFAS-free certification.
Greaseproof packaging paper traditionally uses water and grease-resistant coatings, historically often PFAS-based formulations. Huhtamaki hasn't disclosed coating specifics or PFAS status. Certified alternatives with better transparency are available.
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Material
bleached kraft paper with grease-resistant coating (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
Bleached kraft with unspecified grease coating may migrate synthetic polymers, silicones, or other additives into food, especially high-fat or warm items. No independent testing data available for this specific Huhtamaki product.
Source, ATSDR ↗Thermal instability of coating
Grease-resistant coatings on kraft paper degrade under heat, releasing coating particles or volatile compounds into food. Risk is product-class typical; actual temperature threshold for Huhtamaki formulation is not disclosed.
Microplastics
If the grease barrier uses synthetic polymer or plastic-based resin, wear and degradation during food contact or storage may shed microparticles. No recall or safety alert on record for Huhtamaki specifically, but category-wide concern for coated papers.
Source, EPA ↗What’s reassuring
Chlorine bleaching residues
Bleached kraft paper typically uses elemental chlorine-free (ECF) or totally chlorine-free (TCF) processes in modern mills; residual dioxins are regulated and generally below concern levels in food-contact paper, but Huhtamaki does not specify their bleaching method publicly.
Ink or printing contaminants (if printed)
If this product includes printed branding or barcodes on the food-contact side, inks may contain heavy metals or volatile organic compounds. Huhtamaki does not specify whether their product is printed; check your specific SKU.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Huhtamaki's greaseproof packaging is bleached kraft paper (wood pulp) with a proprietary grease-resistant surface coating applied to prevent oil and moisture penetration. The coating chemistry is not publicly disclosed, which is the core safety issue, grease barriers in food packaging historically rely on fluorochemicals (PFAS), silicones, waxes, or synthetic polymers, each with different migration and toxicity profiles. Without specification, you cannot assess whether the barrier leaches into fatty or hot foods, which accelerates coating breakdown.
The brand's record and disclosure
Huhtamaki is a major global food-packaging manufacturer with no public commitment to PFAS elimination or transparency on coating chemistry. The company has not released third-party certifications (e.g., PFAS-free, FDA compliance statements, or safety data sheets for this specific product line) readily available to consumers. Industry trend, many competitors (Footprint, some Stora Enso lines) now advertise fluorine-free alternatives; Huhtamaki's silence suggests either legacy formulations or reluctance to commit.
How it compares in its category
Greaseproof papers exist on a spectrum, wax-coated (natural, heat-sensitive), silicone-coated (inert but limited disclosure), and fluorochemical-coated (persistent, high performance, highest contamination risk). Huhtamaki does not publicly state which route they use. Certified alternatives (e.g., compostable greaseproof from brands with PFAS-free pledges) are now market-available but cost more; conventional bleached kraft without grease coating presents lower concern for non-oily foods but is less versatile.
If you buy it
Use only for dry or room-temperature foods (bread, pastries, sandwiches without heavy oils); avoid hot, fatty, or acidic foods that accelerate coating migration. Do not microwave or expose to sustained heat above 60°C. Replace if the paper darkens, becomes sticky, or shows coating wear. Keep contact time brief (under 24 hours if possible). Request a safety data sheet or PFAS certification from Huhtamaki before bulk purchase; if refused, switch brands.
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
- Huhtamaki has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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