The Boxery · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
The Boxery Brown Kraft Paper Roll
Lower concern. Kraft paper material is not linked to PFAS.
Material as recorded is unbleached kraft paper, a cellulose-based material not associated with PFAS. The brand has no PFAS statement on record. No coating or water-repellent finish on record.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Unbleached kraft paper, cellulose-based
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What The Boxery Brown Kraft Paper Roll is made of, ingredients and materials
The Boxery's kraft paper is cellulose fiber derived from wood pulp, mechanically processed without bleaching. Unbleached kraft retains lignin and natural resins, making it structurally strong but also more prone to migration of residual processing chemicals if the paper contacts food, particularly fatty or acidic foods. The absence of bleach eliminates chlorine-based byproducts (like dioxins) that concern some consumers, but unbleached does not guarantee absence of sizing agents, water repellents, or minor contaminants from the pulping process.
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.
Residual pulping chemicals (sizing agents, water repellents)
Unbleached kraft may retain minor processing additives; food-contact migration is generally low for dry foods but can increase with heat, fat, or acid. International Paper has not published detailed chemical profiles for this product.
Microbiological contamination (mold, bacterial spores)
Kraft paper's cellulose is an organic substrate; storage in humid environments or contaminated conditions can support mold growth. Proper storage prevents this risk and is standard for food-contact paper.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Ink or print transfer (if roll has printed surfaces)
The Boxery product appears to be plain unprinted kraft; no hazard expected. If any surface printing exists, confirm it uses food-safe inks before food contact.
Allergenic contaminants or foreign matter
No recalls or reported allergic reactions specific to Boxery kraft rolls. Standard manufacturing controls apply.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
International Paper is a major commodity pulp and paper manufacturer with established certifications (FSC, SFI) for sustainable sourcing in many product lines. The company has not published specific food-contact migration testing or chemical disclosure statements for this general-purpose roll product. No major recalls or safety advisories specific to Boxery kraft rolls are on record. International Paper's silence on PFAS and other chemicals in food-contact applications is typical of the industry but limits third-party verification of safety claims.
How it compares in its category
Unbleached kraft is a lower-chemical alternative to bleached kraft or plastic-coated food wraps (which often contain PFAS or BPA-lined coatings). It is broadly used in commercial and home food wrapping with a long track record of regulatory approval for food contact. Compared to parchment or specialty food papers, kraft offers less grease barrier but simpler chemistry; compared to waxed or plastic films, it avoids synthetic additives entirely. Price and accessibility make it a practical middle-ground choice for non-critical food wrapping (dry goods, baking).
If you buy it
Kraft paper is suitable for wrapping dry foods, baked goods, and room-temperature items. Avoid prolonged direct contact with fatty foods, hot oils, or acidic liquids, which can mobilize residual chemicals and degrade the paper. Do not use in high-heat applications like direct oven contact or long-term microwave exposure without a barrier. Store in a cool, dry place to prevent moisture absorption and mold growth, and replace rolls if you notice discoloration, odor, or visible degradation.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 82% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- The Boxery has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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