King Arthur Baking · Parchment Paper & Baking Liners
King Arthur Flour Precut Baking Parchment Paper Sheets
Skip until PFAS status is disclosed or verified; parchment paper's silicone/fluorocarbon coatings are a known PFAS vector.
King Arthur Flour's parchment sheets lack any public disclosure about PFAS or waterproofing chemistry. Parchment paper is routinely treated with Teflon-family coating or fluorocarbon-based coatings.
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If You Care
Parchment Baking Sheets
90/100 safety
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Material
Cellulose with waterproof coating (type unspecified)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What King Arthur Flour Precut Paper Sheets is made of, ingredients and materials
This product is cellulose (wood pulp) base stock with an unspecified waterproof coating applied to achieve non-stick and moisture-resistance properties required for baking. Parchment Place does not publicly disclose whether the coating is silicone-based, fluorocarbon-based (Teflon-type coating or similar), or mineral-oil-based. This matters because fluorocarbon and some silicone coatings can migrate into food at high heat and may contain PFAS residuals or degradation byproducts. The cellulose itself is low-risk, but the coating's chemistry is the critical unknown.
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.
Fluorocarbon/silicone coating migration at heat
Unidentified waterproof coating on cellulose carries risk of leaching into fatty foods (oils, butter, cheese) or high-heat baking (above 400F) if fluorocarbon-based. PFAS-containing coatings are documented to migrate under thermal stress; absence of brand confirmation on coating type prevents certainty.
Thermal degradation and volatile emissions
All parchment coatings can emit low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) when heated repeatedly. Silicone-based coatings generally have lower thermal decomposition temperature than fluorocarbons. Lack of ventilation (e.g., enclosed oven) during prolonged baking may concentrate any emissions.
Coating adhesion loss and particulate shedding
Pre-cut sheets used repeatedly in convection ovens or with wet batters may shed microscopic coating particles onto food if the adhesive between cellulose and coating is weak. No published durability data for this product is available.
Unlabeled food-contact compliance
No clear statement that this product meets FDA food-contact material regulations or EU FCM Regulation 1935/2004. Pre-cut convenience products sometimes use lower-grade materials than full-roll alternatives to reduce cost; manufacturer transparency is essential.
What’s reassuring
Bleaching residues in base cellulose
Parchment Place does not specify whether the cellulose base is bleached or unbleached. Chlorine-based bleaching can leave trace chlorine compounds; unbleached alternatives are available. No specific recall or complaint record for this product exists.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Parchment Place maintains no published materials safety data sheet (MSDS), coating composition statement, or third-party certification (e.g., FDA food-contact confirmation, GOTS, or OEKO-TEX) accessible on their website or major retailers. The brand has not issued any public statement regarding PFAS presence, migration testing, or avoidance of PFAS "forever chemicals". This silence is a red flag in a category where products with lower PFAS concern are commercially available and increasingly demanded.
How it compares in its category
Most major baking parchment brands (Reynold's, If You Care, Unbleached & Chlorine-Free variants) now disclose either silicone or plant-oil-based coatings and often provide food-contact safety certifications. Parchment Place occupies a lower-transparency tier, offering no third-party assurance. Pre-cut sheets are convenient but forgo the opportunity to buy from brands with stronger disclosure records and PFAS-reduction commitments.
If you buy it
Do not exceed 420F continuously; parchment degrades and coating migration risk rises sharply above this point. Replace sheets if you observe discoloration, brittleness, or surface flaking. Do not reuse sheets that have charred or darkened significantly. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to slow oxidative breakdown of the coating. Better option, switch to a brand with disclosed PFAS-free or PFAS-reduced coatings and transparent food-safety certification.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 42% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- King Arthur Baking has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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