· Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
Deli Paper Sheets
Wait until Paper Mart reveals coating type or certifies the product PFAS-free.
Deli paper typically gets grease-resistant coatings to block oil absorption. Paper Mart won't say what coating they use or whether PFAS are present, which raises red flags.
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
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
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Material
paper with grease-resistant coating (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.
PFAS
Unspecified coating may include fluorocarbon or silicone compounds. Heat, fatty foods, and acidic items can increase migration into food; risk is highest if coating degrades or is applied unevenly.
Source, ATSDR ↗Coating degradation and flaking
Unspecified coating durability; poor storage, moisture, or repeated contact with hot/oily foods may cause flaking or loss of grease resistance over time, requiring frequent replacement.
PFAS
Industry standard for grease-resistant food paper heavily relies on PFAS compounds. Paper Mart's silence on this is a strong signal that PFAS-containing coating is probable, making this a secondary vector for PFAS ingestion via food contact.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Paper pulp contaminants (chlorine bleaching residues)
No record of Paper Mart disclosing pulp sourcing or bleaching method. Chlorine-bleached paper may contain trace dioxins; food-contact grade certification would mitigate this, but is not mentioned.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Deli paper sheets are cellulose-based with a grease-resistant coating applied to one or both sides. The coating chemistry is not specified by Paper Mart and is industry-standard practice typically fluorocarbon (PFAS) or silicone-based. The paper substrate itself poses no inherent toxicity risk; the concern centers entirely on the coating's composition and migration into fatty foods or under heat.
The brand's record and disclosure
Paper Mart does not publicly disclose coating chemistry, PFAS content, or third-party testing for this product line. No recalls, safety controversies, or certifications (e.g., PFOA-free, GOTS, or NSF) are on record. The brand's silence on coating ingredients is typical of smaller packaging suppliers but prevents independent safety assessment of this specific product.
How it compares in its category
Grease-resistant deli paper is a commodity category where most competitors also use undisclosed coatings. Premium alternatives (e.g., Bagcraft Ecosafe) market PFAS-free or silicone-based coatings with third-party verification. Paper Mart's product lacks this transparency and sits in the mid-market segment where coating chemistry is a consumer blind spot.
If you buy it
Limit use to room-temperature or briefly chilled foods; do not use for hot deli items, oven heating, or microwave use, which increase coating migration risk. Replace sheets if visible grease saturation occurs or coating visibly degrades. Store in a cool, dry location to prevent moisture-induced coating breakdown. Request coating specification from the supplier; brand responsiveness to disclosure requests is a quality signal for future purchases.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- 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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