Nordicware · Parchment Paper & Baking Liners
Nordic Ware Parchment Paper - 1 Roll - Natural Unbleached Brown
Lower concern. Unbleached parchment is typically PFAS-free.
Unbleached parchment paper is made from cellulose without typical grease-resistant coatings that require PFAS. Brand makes no PFAS claims but the material category carries lower inherent risk.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
unbleached parchment paper (cellulose)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Nordic Ware Parchment Unbleached Brown is made of, ingredients and materials
Nordic Ware's unbleached parchment is cellulose (plant fiber) treated with silicone to achieve non-stick and heat resistance. Unbleached means no chlorine-based whitening agents were used in production, reducing chemical residue burden compared to bleached variants. The brown color reflects the natural state of the fiber, not a dye or coating that introduces heavy metals or allergens. Silicone treatment is food-contact approved by FDA and does not leach into food under normal baking temperatures (up to ~420F for parchment).
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.
Silicone coating thermal degradation
Silicone begins to degrade above 420F. Overheating can release volatile organic compounds and potential siloxane fumes. No recalls recorded, but this is a known material limit of parchment paper, not specific to Nordic Ware's formulation.
Microfiber or fiber shedding when worn
Damaged or heavily reused parchment can shed cellulose fibers into baked goods. This is a degradation hazard, not a chemical one, and is mitigated by timely replacement.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Chlorine residue (bleaching byproduct)
Unbleached designation means no chlorine bleaching was used. No dioxin or chlorine residue hazard is on record for unbleached parchment products in this category.
Heavy metals
No lead, cadmium, or arsenic has been reported in Nordic Ware parchment or unbleached parchment products generally. Cellulose is not a carrier for these metals under normal papermaking processes.
Source, FDA ↗BPA & bisphenols
Parchment paper contains neither BPA nor phthalates; these are plastic additives. The silicone coating is not a phthalate-based plasticizer and is food-contact compliant under FDA regulations.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Nordic Ware is a Minnesota-based cookware and baking products manufacturer with no public recalls or safety disclosures tied to this parchment product. The brand does not publish PFAS avoidance statements but has no documented PFAS contamination incidents in their parchment line. No third-party certifications (e.g., Cradle to Cradle, GOTS, or FSC) are listed for this product, though the unbleached material choice aligns with lower-chemical processing norms.
How it compares in its category
Unbleached parchment sits at the lower-hazard end of food baking papers. Bleached parchment carries minor residual chlorine and dioxin concerns, while some competitors use silicone-free clay coatings (less heat stable). Reusable silicone baking mats avoid paper waste but can off-gas if overheated. This product's cellulose base is fully compostable and avoids the microplastic risk of coated plastic films.
If you buy it
Use parchment on oven racks below 420F; above that temperature, paper begins to brown and silicone can degrade, releasing potential fume precursors. Do not use on stovetop or direct flame. Discard if paper tears or develops dark spots, which indicate coating breakdown. Replace after 3-5 uses or if visibly worn; silicone coating cannot be restored and old parchment may shed fibers into food.
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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