Natural Value · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Natural Value Waxed Paper
Wax-coated paper likely lower concern, no PFAS disclosure available.
Natural Value waxed paper uses traditional wax coating, typically avoiding PFAS. The brand provides no public PFAS statement, leaving uncertainty about sourcing and processing.
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90/100 safety
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Material
paper with wax coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Natural Value Waxed Paper is made of, ingredients and materials
Natural Value Waxed Paper consists of virgin or recycled paper substrate coated with a thin layer of wax (typically paraffin or soy-based). The wax layer serves as a moisture barrier and grease barrier, allowing the product to contact foods with lower concern for direct paper-to-food migration. Unlike plastic films, paper itself does not leach synthetic polymers, though the wax coating composition and purity are critical to safety. The wax remains stable at room temperature and warm conditions but may soften or transfer if exposed to sustained heat above 180-200°F.
What’s concerning
Disclosed non-fluorinated coating
Coating is named and is not a fluorochemical (wax, paraffin, mink oil).
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.
Wax coating composition and purity
Paraffin wax (petroleum-derived) or plant-based wax (soy, palm) carry no documented toxicity at food contact, but Natural Value does not disclose wax source or refining standards. Impurities in lower-grade wax are theoretically possible but unconfirmed for this brand.
Heat degradation and wax transfer
Wax coatings soften and may migrate into foods if product is used as an oven liner or in sustained high heat. This is a foreseeable misuse risk rather than a manufacturing defect, but lacks brand warnings on packaging.
What’s reassuring
Paper bleaching agents and residues
Waxed paper may be chlorine-bleached or elemental-chlorine-free; Natural Value does not specify. Chlorine-free paper reduces dioxin formation risk, but no recalls or reported contamination exist for this product. Standard food-grade paper typically meets FDA limits.
Ink or printing residues on package surface
If Natural Value waxed paper is printed with packaging ink, food-contact side inks must comply with FDA regulations; no violations are documented, but brand provides no ink-safety statement.
Microplastic or fiber shedding
Paper does not fragment into microplastics. Loose paper fibers can theoretically transfer to food if the sheet is damaged, but this is a physical contamination issue, not a chemical hazard, and is rare with intact product use.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Natural Value is a private-label brand sold primarily through food co-ops and natural retailers; public safety disclosures are minimal and no third-party certifications (FSC, chlorine-free, organic, or wax-source verification) are readily documented on packaging or brand websites. The company has not published statements about wax sourcing (paraffin vs. plant-based), bleaching agents in the paper, or PFAS-free status. No major product recalls involving this waxed paper appear in FDA or CPSC databases. The absence of transparency is typical for smaller natural brands but limits independent verification of production standards.
How it compares in its category
Waxed paper presents lower concern for food contact than single-use plastics (which may contain BPA, BPS, or phthalates) and parchment paper (which is often Teflon-type coating-coated or chlorine-bleached). It avoids the microplastics leaching risk of polyethylene films and the heat-stability concerns of compostable plastics. However, it ranks below plastic-free alternatives like glass, stainless steel, or beeswax-cotton wraps for durability and reusability. Natural Value's lack of certifications makes it harder to confirm whether the wax is food-grade quality or the paper is responsibly sourced compared to certified competitor products.
If you buy it
Use waxed paper for room-temperature and warm food storage (sandwiches, baked goods, cheese) and short-term wrapping only; do not use it as oven liners or for foods heated above 180°F, as wax softening and possible transfer may occur. Replace sheets if they tear, show discoloration, or feel tacky, as degraded wax reduces barrier function. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent wax from becoming brittle or greasy. Dispose in compost or recycling according to local guidelines, though some facilities do not accept waxed paper due to wax coating contamination concerns.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 65% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Natural Value has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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