Nordicware · Parchment Paper & Baking Liners
Amazon.com: Nordic Ware Parchment Paper Roll: Home & Kitchen
Lower concern. Parchment paper is typically PFAS-free by composition.
Parchment paper is bleached cellulose with no known PFAS coating in standard products. No brand disclosure on PFAS, but material composition poses lower concern than coated cookware.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
parchment paper (bleached cellulose)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Amazon.com: Nordic Ware Parchment Kitchen is made of, ingredients and materials
Nordic Ware parchment paper is bleached cellulose, a wood-pulp product treated to resist moisture and heat. Unlike plastic food wraps, it contains no polymers that leach into food when heated. The bleaching process and any sizing agents are the only processing steps that merit attention, but parchment paper has a long history of food-contact use with no established toxicity concerns from those treatments.
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.
Thermal degradation and smoke at high heat
Cellulose can scorch or smoke if exposed to temperatures above manufacturer specifications (typically 420-450 F). Charring is a sign of degradation; do not reuse scorched sheets. This is a handling concern, not a chemical hazard per se.
Mold or bacterial growth if stored wet
Cellulose is hygroscopic and can support mold growth if exposed to high humidity or moisture before use. Proper dry storage prevents this. No contamination is on record for sealed retail rolls under normal storage.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Bleaching residues and sizing agents
Parchment paper undergoes bleaching and is often sized with silicone or mineral oil; no established food-contact toxicity from these treatments has been reported for commercial parchment products used as intended.
Microfiber shedding into food
Parchment paper is not known to shed microfibers during normal use at recommended temperatures. Paper fibers are food-grade cellulose and pose no identified hazard if trace amounts contact food.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Nordic Ware is a US-based cookware and baking-products manufacturer with a reputation for conventional kitchen items; no major product recalls or safety controversies are on record for this brand. The company does not publicly disclose detailed material sourcing or third-party certifications for parchment paper. No formal food-contact certifications (e.g., FDA clearance statements) are prominently listed on typical product pages, though the product is sold as food-safe.
How it compares in its category
Parchment paper is one of the lowest-concern food-contact materials, it avoids the BPA/phthalate risks of plastic wraps, the metal-leaching potential of bare aluminum bakeware, and the coating degradation seen in non-stick cookware. Unbleached parchment and silicone-coated parchment are alternatives; this bleached version is standard and carries no identified safety disadvantage versus those options.
If you buy it
Parchment paper is low concern for oven use up to approximately 420-450 F (check the package for the brand's stated limit). Do not use it directly over an open flame. Replace the roll once the paper becomes visibly discolored, torn, or brittle. Store in a cool, dry place to prevent moisture absorption and mold. No special cleaning or maintenance is needed beyond normal kitchen storage practices.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Nordicware has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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