PFAS20/ 100Bad
Overall4/ 100Bad
Great Value Non-Stick Parchment Paper Roll

Parchment Paper by Kroger · Grease-Resistant Parchment Paper

Great Value Non-Stick Parchment Paper Roll

Bad

Skip until coating composition or PFAS status is disclosed.

Verdict: SkipStandard parchment paper with unknown non-stick coating chemistry; acceptable for moderate-heat cooking if used correctly, but PFAS disclosure gap and coating unknowns warrant caution.

Kroger parchment paper non-stick coating composition is undisclosed. No third-party testing or PFAS claims exist to assess safety.

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Material

paper with non-stick coating, composition unspecified

Brand disclosure

Brand is silent on PFAS

Lab data

No public lab test

What’s concerning

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Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed

Advertised as non-stick but coating type is not explained.

60/ 100
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Category baseline

PFAS exposure happens more often with clothing products.

75/ 100
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No PFAS disclosure

The company has not publicly discussed PFAS in this product.

85/ 100

Non-stick coating degradation with heat

Unknown coating chemistry means heat threshold is ambiguous. If the coating includes any Teflon-type coating-like Teflon-family coating, heating above safe limits could release fumes; silicone or wax coatings are stable but may degrade and shed particles if overheated.

70/ 100
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Coating leachables into fatty foods

Fat and oil can accelerate migration of coating polymers or slip agents into food. Without knowing whether the coating is silicone, wax, or fluorinated, the leach risk cannot be quantified, but contact with fatty foods (meats, butter) should be brief.

70/ 100
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Microparticle shedding from worn coating

Repeated use at high temperatures or mechanical wear (crumpling, scrubbing) can cause coating flecking. Particles are likely non-toxic (silicone or wax), but ingestion of coating debris is still undesirable and indicates replacement is needed.

70/ 100
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PFAS

Coating chemistry is not disclosed; older or low-cost non-stick parchment formulations may include fluorinated compounds. This is the primary reason for the PFAS grade of 20/100 and the information gap that prevents a buy recommendation.

Source: ATSDR
70/ 100

What’s reassuring

Bleaching residues in paper substrate

Food-grade parchment is typically chlorine-free or TCF (totally chlorine-free) bleached in the U.S., but Kroger does not specify; any residual bleach is minimal and not documented as a concern for parchment in this category.

95/ 100

The full breakdown

What it's made of and why it matters

Great Value parchment paper is bleached cellulose paper with an unspecified non-stick coating. The coating's chemistry is not disclosed on packaging or Kroger's website, which is a significant gap since non-stick parchment coatings typically use silicone, wax, or historically Teflon-type coating-based compounds. Without manufacturer transparency, you cannot confirm whether the coating is silicone (safest), plant-based wax (safe), or fluorinated (PFAS risk). The paper substrate itself poses minimal risk, but the coating is the entire safety question here.

The brand's record and disclosure

Kroger's Great Value brand does not publicly disclose parchment coating chemistry or PFAS testing results for this product. Kroger has made general sustainability commitments but has not issued category-specific material transparency statements for non-stick food-contact products. No recalls or safety violations are on record for this specific parchment roll. The silent stance on coating composition is the core concern, as major competitors (If You Care, Kirkland) explicitly state their non-stick formulations.

How it compares in its category

Parchment paper as a category is generally lower-risk than non-stick cookware or plastic film, because it contacts food only briefly and typically at moderate temperatures. Great Value's opaque coating formula puts it behind competitors who disclose silicone (If You Care) or beeswax (Greenline) coatings. It is comparable in price and function to store brands from other retailers, most of which also lack full disclosure, making this a category-wide transparency issue rather than a Kroger-specific failure.

If you buy it

Use this parchment only up to 420 degrees Fahrenheit (manufacturer recommendation typically 420-450F for parchment; heat above this risks coating degradation or fume release if Teflon-type coating is present). Replace the roll if you notice coating peeling, discoloration, or any odor when heated. Do not use in direct contact with very acidic foods (vinegar, citrus) for extended periods, as acidity can degrade coatings. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent premature coating breakdown.

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
Parchment Paper by Kroger has made none

Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.

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Coating degradation under heat and food contact

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Microplastics

Limited concern

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Migration of coating compounds at elevated temperature

Limited concern

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Skip until coating transparency improves.

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How we score: every product runs through the same public 0–100 rubric based on materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls. See the full methodology → Spotted a mistake? Report an error.