· Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
White Butcher Paper Roll
Butcher paper likely contains PFAS; brand won't say.
White butcher paper typically uses grease-resistant coatings that are often PFAS-based. Won't disclose coating chemistry or PFAS status.
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Material
Kraft paper with grease-resistant coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What White Butcher Paper Roll is made of, ingredients and materials
White butcher paper is kraft paper (cellulose fibers from wood pulp) treated with a water- and grease-resistant coating to prevent oil penetration and extend shelf life of meat products. The coating is the critical component, most commercial butcher papers use fluorinated compounds (PFAS) or older wax-based treatments. The coating sits between food and paper, but direct contact with hot or fatty foods can accelerate migration of coating residues into the product. Kraft paper itself is food-safe; the coating is the variable.
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
Butcher paper coatings almost universally contain PFAS (perfluorooctanoic acid or similar fluorochemicals) for water and grease resistance. The brand has not disclosed coating source or PFAS content; industry standard practice suggests presence. Migration risk increases with heat and fatty foods, though coating is not designed for direct ingestion.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microplastics
Over time, grease-resistant coatings can flake, embritle, or shed microscopic particles into stored foods, especially under temperature cycling or extended storage. This is primarily a quality-of-product issue rather than inherent toxicity, but degraded paper should be discarded.
Source, EPA ↗Unidentified additives in coating formulation
The brand has not published full ingredient disclosure for the grease-resistant coating. Commercial formulations may include plasticizers, surfactants, or slip agents not disclosed on packaging. Without transparency, cumulative exposure risk cannot be fully quantified.
What’s reassuring
Residual chlorine or bleaching agents in kraft paper substrate
Kraft paper manufacturing typically uses oxygen or hydrogen peroxide bleaching, not chlorine; however, trace chlorine-based residues from industrial processing are theoretically possible. No specific recalls or reports for butcher paper on this hazard; standard industry practice has no hazard of this kind on record.
Ink or printing residue (if product is printed)
White butcher rolls are typically unprinted or use FDA-approved food-contact inks on the exterior only. If printing is present, migration into food is unlikely given non-contact side placement. No known issues specific to this product.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
The brand is a major industrial materials supplier (Arkansas-based) with no public statements on PFAS content, alternatives, or testing for this product line. The company has not published a PFAS phase-out roadmap or third-party certifications (e.g., Green Seal, FDA formal approval of specific coating chemistry). Industry sources indicate many foodservice products likely contain legacy PFAS-based coatings, consistent with market-wide practice before recent regulatory scrutiny. Lack of transparency on this specific SKU means PFAS presence cannot be ruled out and should be assumed likely.
How it compares in its category
Most commercial butcher paper (Sysco, Kirkland, store brands) has identical composition and equivalent PFAS exposure risk. Uncoated kraft paper avoids coating hazards but fails at its primary function (grease barrier) and is rarely stocked. Certified compostable or PFAS-free butcher paper exists (e.g., some specialty suppliers using wax or newer polymer coatings) but costs 2-3x more and is not widely available. The brand is mid-market pricing and typical for foodservice; no distinctive safety advantage or disadvantage versus competitors.
If you buy it
Use for cold storage of butcher cuts, prepared meats, and baked goods; coating is designed for ambient and refrigerated conditions. Do not use as direct wrapping for hot foods (above 120F/49C) as heat accelerates migration. Replace rolls every 6-12 months; older stock may show discoloration, brittleness, or coating flaking, all signs of degradation. Store in cool, dry conditions to slow coating breakdown. For frequent heavy use (restaurant kitchens), source certified PFAS-free alternatives or uncoated paper for hot applications.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 40% 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.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to White Butcher Paper Roll?
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White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
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- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
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- unbleached parchment paper, silicone coating
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- Silicone coating degradation under heat stress
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