PaperChef · Parchment Paper & Baking Liners
PaperChef Parchment Paper Multipurpose - Count of 12 - 1 each
Lower risk, but brand stays silent on PFAS specifics.
Parchment paper traditionally gets silicone coating and carries inherent low risk. Market Pantry makes no PFAS or waterproofing statements, suggesting standard silicone without grease-resistant PFAS treatments.
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Material
Silicone-coated parchment paper
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What PaperChef Parchment Paper Multipurpose is made of, ingredients and materials
This product is paper coated with food-grade silicone, not Teflon-type coating (Teflon) or other Teflon-family coating. Silicone coatings are chemically inert and do not break down into volatile compounds or migrate into food under normal baking temperatures (up to around 420F/220C). The cellulose paper substrate itself has no hazard of this kind on record. The silicone layer is what provides the non-stick and grease-resistant properties without the fume-release risks associated with Teflon-type coating cookware.
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.
Chlorine residues from bleaching
Market Pantry does not specify whether the paper base is bleached. If chlorine-bleached, trace residues may remain; unbleached or oxygen-bleached alternatives eliminate this concern. No specific test data available for this brand.
Microplastic or fiber shedding
Degraded parchment paper can shed fibers into food if reused excessively or used above safe temperature limits. Replacing worn sheets mitigates this risk effectively.
PFAS
Silicone itself does not require PFAS, but some parchment manufacturers use aqueous PFAS-based mixes to enhance water and grease resistance. Market Pantry provides no disclosure; PFAS presence cannot be ruled out but is lower probability than with competing brands using Teflon-family coating coatings.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Silicone migration or leaching
Silicone coatings used in food-contact parchment are FDA-approved and chemically stable. No studies on record show migration into food at normal baking temperatures. Risk is theoretical only.
Teflon-type coating or Teflon-family coating contamination
Product is silicone-coated, not Teflon-type coating. No risk of Teflon-related fume emission. Silicone does not produce toxic volatiles when heated within normal kitchen temperatures.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Market Pantry is a Target house brand with no published certifications (e.g., FSC, bleach-free, PFAS-free statements) readily available. The brand does not publicly disclose manufacturing standards, PFAS treatment specifics, or third-party testing results for parchment products. This silence does not indicate a known problem but reflects typical opacity in the commodity food-packaging category; most parchment brands are similarly non-transparent.
How it compares in its category
Silicone-coated parchment is considered lower concern as a non-stick option for home cooking, preferred over bleached-only paper (which may retain chlorine residues) and Teflon-type coating-coated alternatives (which pose fume risk if overheated). Compared to branded premium parchment (e.g., If You Care, Unbleached), Market Pantry offers no documented environmental or health advantage but costs less. No recalls or safety incidents are on record for this specific product line.
If you buy it
Use at temperatures under 420F (220C) to remain within the manufacturer's recommended limits for the silicone coating. Do not reuse sheets after heavy discoloration or visible degradation; replace after 3-5 uses or when the non-stick surface noticeably declines. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent premature brittleness. This product is single-use and not suitable for stovetop direct-flame cooking.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- PaperChef has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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