PK Grills · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
PK Grills Butcher Paper
Grease-resistant treatment present; manufacturer won't disclose PFAS information.
PK Grills butcher paper resists water and grease through a coating Kotkamills hasn't revealed. Contact the brand directly or switch to uncoated paper if you're concerned about PFAS.
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IDL Packaging
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
95/100 safety
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Material
Kraft paper with grease-resistant 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.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
PFAS
The grease-resistant coating on butcher paper commonly contains PFAS historically; Kotkamills/PK Grills do not disclose the coating chemistry, leaving PFAS presence unconfirmed but plausible based on category norms and lack of explicit PFAS-free certification.
Source, ATSDR ↗Migration of coating compounds into fatty foods
Any coating on the paper surface can migrate into high-fat foods (meat, oils) through prolonged contact, especially if the coating is weakly bonded or begins to degrade; risk increases with storage duration and food fat content.
Thermal degradation of coating during cooking
Fluorinated grease-resistant coatings on paper are not designed for direct heat exposure; if used to wrap food on a grill or in an oven, the coating may degrade or release volatiles, particularly above 350F (177C).
What’s reassuring
Microplastics
No specific recalls or reports of fragments from this product have been located; however, worn or degraded paper coatings can theoretically shed particles into food if the paper tears or deteriorates during use.
Source, EPA ↗Bleach residues or processing chemicals in kraft substrate
Kraft paper is typically chlorine-free or elemental chlorine-free (ECF) in modern production; no specific contamination has been reported for Kotkamills kraft, and food-contact kraft paper generally meets FDA standards for processing residues.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
PK Grills Butcher Paper is kraft paper, a mechanically processed wood pulp substrate, with a grease-resistant coating applied to one or both sides. The coating is what enables the paper to repel fats and oils without immediate breakdown, making it suitable for wrapping meat and fatty foods. The composition of this grease-resistant treatment is not publicly disclosed by Kotkamills or PK Grills, which is the primary safety concern for this product category, as such coatings have historically relied on fluorinated compounds (PFAS) to achieve water and oil repellency.
The brand's record and disclosure
Kotkamills (the paper manufacturer) and PK Grills (the brand under which this product is sold) do not publicly declare whether their grease-resistant coating contains PFAS, and no independent certification (such as GOTS, FDA premarket notification, or third-party PFAS testing) has been located for this specific product. Neither brand has issued a public statement committing to PFAS-free formulations or providing safety data sheets to consumers. This silence is typical in the butcher paper category but represents a gap in transparency compared to brands that explicitly certify PFAS-free status.
How it compares in its category
Most commercial butcher paper products use either fluorinated grease-resistant coatings (PFAS-based) or silicone-based alternatives, with PFAS-treated paper being the historical standard due to cost and performance. Some newer competitors market PFAS-free versions using silicone or bio-based coatings, though they are typically more expensive and less widely available. PK Grills/Kotkamills does not claim PFAS-free status, placing it in the conventional tier where PFAS presence cannot be ruled out without direct testing or brand disclosure.
If you buy it
Use this paper for short-term wrapping (hours to a few days in the refrigerator) rather than extended storage or freezing, as prolonged contact between fatty foods and coated paper increases the window for potential migration. Do not use this paper to wrap food that will be heated, smoked, or grilled; the coating may degrade or volatilize under high temperatures. Replace the paper before visible wear or grease saturation occurs. Store the paper roll in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent premature coating degradation.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 62% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- PK Grills has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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Brand PFAS statement on record, which we have not verified.
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