Total Home · Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
CVS Total Home Parchment Paper 30 ct
Parchment paper likely has water/grease coating; treatment composition unclear.
Parchment paper is typically coated for grease resistance, but this brand won't say whether the treatment contains PFAS. Coating composition and source remain unknown.
The better-graded swap
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
silicone-coated paper (grease-resistant treatment 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.
Silicone coating degradation and migration
Overheating above manufacturer limits or repeated use at high temperatures can degrade the silicone barrier. No specific migration data for this product is publicly available, but degraded coatings may transfer silicone oligomers or paper dust to food.
Contaminant absorption from environment
Parchment paper can absorb odors and oils from storage conditions. If stored near solvents, cleaners, or strong-smelling foods, migration into baked goods is theoretically possible, though likelihood is low under normal home storage.
Microplastics
If the silicone coating flakes or peels during use (especially at high heat or with mechanical stress), small particles may shed into food. This is a wear-and-tear issue, not a manufacturing defect, but risk increases with product age and misuse.
Source, EPA ↗What’s reassuring
Bleach or processing chemical residues in paper
Manufacturer does not disclose bleaching method or residual processing chemicals. Standard FDA-compliant food-contact paper has lower concern, but unbleached or chlorine-free alternatives are not advertised for this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
CVS Total Home Parchment Paper is paper coated with silicone to create a grease and moisture barrier. The exact composition of the silicone treatment is not disclosed by the manufacturer. Silicone coatings are generally considered inert at normal baking temperatures (up to 420-450°F), but the coating can degrade if overheated or damaged, potentially allowing paper fibers or coating breakdown products to contact food.
The brand's record and disclosure
Kroger (the actual brand owner, as CVS Total Home is a Kroger house label) does not publicly disclose detailed material safety data or certifications for this parchment product. The brand has not made specific statements about PFAS avoidance in baking papers. Standard food-contact parchment is regulated by the FDA, but manufacturer transparency on coating additives or PFAS status remains limited across the category.
How it compares in its category
Silicone-coated parchment is the dominant market standard for home baking and has lower concern than older bleached/clay-coated papers for high-heat use. This product is mid-tier pricing and offers no stated premium safety certifications (e.g., certified PFAS-free, compostable, or third-party tested). Unbleached or specialty parchments marketed as PFAS-free or with transparent ingredient disclosures exist but are typically more expensive.
If you buy it
Use at temperatures below 420°F to avoid coating breakdown; do not broil or expose to direct flame. Replace sheets if they show browning, tears, or flaking. Store in a cool, dry place away from oils and strong odors, as silicone can absorb fragrances. For prolonged high-heat cooking, consider alternatives like silicone mats or cast iron with oil.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Total Home has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
Better-graded alternatives in Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
IDL Packaging
White Butcher Paper 18" x Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
bleached paper, uncoated
Mold or microbial growth during storage
Limited concern
Brand PFAS statement on record, which we have not verified.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
IDL Packaging
White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
bleached kraft paper, no specified coating
Ink or printing residue (if printed side contacts food)
Limited concern
Mold or microbial growth during storage
Limited concern
Brand PFAS statement on record, which we have not verified.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
If You Care
Parchment Baking Sheets
unbleached parchment paper, silicone coating
Silicone coating degradation under heat stress
Limited concern
Mold or microbial growth if stored damp
Limited concern
Brand no-added-PFAS claim and a 2021 lab result with no fluorine detected.
✓Lab test found no PFAS
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