· Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
Unbleached Butcher Paper Rolls
Lower concern. Unbleached paper typically avoids grease-resistant coatings.
Unbleached butcher paper generally avoids PFAS treatment, though the brand doesn't explicitly disclose coating composition. Food-contact paper without stated water or grease resistance is lower risk.
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Material
unbleached kraft paper, no stated coating
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.
Ink or printing residue (if printed)
If this roll carries printed branding or lot codes, ink composition is not disclosed. Food-contact inks are typically soy-based or mineral oil-based in commercial products, but heavy metals or solvents in lower-grade inks are not ruled out without certification.
Mineral oil contamination (recycled fiber source)
Unbleached kraft paper can be made partly from recycled pulp, which may contain trace mineral oils or waxes from prior use. Katom does not specify virgin vs. recycled content; food-grade recycled paper is FDA-cleared but may carry low-level hydrocarbons.
Moisture-borne bacterial or mold growth
Kraft paper is porous and hygroscopic; if stored in humid conditions or exposed to water, it can support mold or bacterial growth. This is a storage and handling risk, not an inherent chemical hazard.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Bleach or oxygen residues (processing)
Unbleached kraft explicitly avoids chlorine bleaching, but pulping processes may use oxygen, hydrogen peroxide, or ozone. These do not leave harmful residues in the finished paper at detectable levels.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Unbleached kraft typically uses starch-based or rosin sizing, not formaldehyde-releasing resins. No evidence links Katom's product to formaldehyde exposure.
Source, ATSDR ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Katom's butcher paper is unbleached kraft paper, meaning it is made from wood pulp processed without chlorine bleaching. The stated absence of a grease-resistant coating distinguishes it from many commercial food wraps that rely on PFAS-based or silicone treatments. Unbleached kraft is mechanically stronger than bleached varieties and inherently resistant to oils and fats through fiber structure alone, not chemical barrier treatments.
The brand's record and disclosure
Katom is a commercial foodservice supplier with limited public-facing safety disclosures; the company does not advertise third-party certifications for this product line. No recalls, regulatory actions, or safety controversies involving Katom butcher paper are on record in FDA or CPSC databases. The brand's silence on PFAS and coating composition is typical for this product category but reflects minimal transparency rather than evidence of hazard.
How it compares in its category
Unbleached kraft paper has lower concern on the grease-paper spectrum. Bleached parchment papers and silicone-coated alternatives carry higher chemical burdens; some commercial grades explicitly contain PFAS-based water and grease repellents. Katom's unbleached approach avoids those treatments, making it a straightforward commodity product with fewer formulation unknowns than premium or specialty wraps.
If you buy it
Use for cold and room-temperature wrapping of meats, cheeses, and oily foods without concern. Unbleached kraft can handle brief, indirect heat (e.g., contact with warm but not hot surfaces) but is not rated for oven use or direct flame. Store rolls in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption, which can weaken the paper. Discard rolls if they show mold, mildew, or odor, as kraft paper can harbor microbial growth if stored damp.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% 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.
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If You Care
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