Pacon · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Pacon Heavy Weight 50# Colored Butcher paper rolls 36" x 1000ft White
Uncoated kraft butcher paper with lower PFAS concern.
Material as recorded is kraft paper, uncoated or minimal sizing. No water-repellent finish on record. Brand has no PFAS statement on record.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Kraft paper, uncoated or minimal sizing
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Pacon Heavy Weight 50# 1000ft White is made of, ingredients and materials
Pacon Heavy Weight 50# Colored Butcher Paper is kraft paper, a mechanically and chemically pulped cellulose product with minimal or no surface sizing or coatings. The '50#' designation refers to basis weight, indicating a thicker, more durable sheet suitable for wrapping wet or heavy foods. Uncoated kraft has low chemical leaching risk because it lacks adhesives, dyes, or synthetic finishes that could migrate into food contact. The white color is achieved through bleaching during pulp processing, not post-application dyes.
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.
Microbial growth on stored roll
Kraft paper is cellulose-based and hygroscopic; if stored in high humidity or damp conditions, the roll surface and inner layers can support mold or bacterial growth. This is a storage and maintenance issue, not a material composition hazard.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Chlorine residues from bleaching
FDA-approved bleached kraft food-contact papers are manufactured to strict residue limits; no recalls or safety alerts on record for Pacon butcher paper. Trace chlorine, if present, would not migrate significantly into food at room temperature.
Ink or dye migration (white coloring)
White kraft paper achieves color through pulp bleaching rather than post-application pigments or inks. No evidence of food-contact dyes or colorants in uncoated Pacon rolls; standard manufacturing avoids food-interactive additives.
Fiber or cellulose particles in food
Kraft paper is stable and does not shed microplastics or synthetic fibers. Mechanical degradation under heat or moisture may cause loose pulp fibers, but this is a physical breakdown, not a toxicological hazard.
Adhesives or sizing chemicals
Heavy-weight butcher paper typically uses minimal sizing (starch-based or none). Pacon does not list adhesive or synthetic sizing in product specifications; uncoated kraft minimizes leaching risk.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Pacon (a subsidiary of Neenah Paper) has no publicly documented controversies regarding food-contact paper safety or chemical recalls. The company does not prominently disclose PFAS testing or certification for this product line, which is typical for commodity kraft papers where PFAS treatment is not standard practice. No third-party certifications (FSC, EU food contact compliance) are listed on the product specification sheet, limiting independent verification of supply chain controls.
How it compares in its category
Butcher paper and kraft rolls are commodity products with minimal differentiation on chemical safety. This product sits in the standard tier, uncoated, suitable for FDA food contact, but without premium certifications or sustainability claims that differentiate specialty alternatives. Bleached kraft carries slight theoretical risk of trace chlorine residues compared to unbleached, but at levels below regulatory concern for short-term food contact.
If you buy it
Use this paper for wrapping butcher cuts, sandwiches, or baked goods at room temperature or briefly warm (below 120F). Do not use directly on high-heat surfaces (oven floors, grills) or in prolonged contact with oily foods, which may accelerate fiber breakdown. Replace rolls if paper becomes wet, moldy, or visibly degraded. Store in a cool, dry location to prevent humidity-driven weakening and microbial growth on the roll surface.
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
- Pacon has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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