Member's Mark · Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
Member's Mark Unbleached Parchment Paper 205 sq. ft. 2 pk.
Unbleached parchment typically lower concern, coating details not disclosed.
Parchment paper requires non-stick or water-resistant coating, likely silicone or wax-based. The brand doesn't disclose coating composition or PFAS status, limiting certainty.
The better-graded swap
If You Care
If You Care Parchment Baking Sheets
90/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
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Material
Unbleached paper with silicone or wax coating
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.
Silicone coating stability at heat
Standard silicone coatings on parchment are stable below 420F but may begin releasing trace silicone oligomers if overheated. Real-world home use rarely exceeds this threshold; risk is low with normal baking.
What’s reassuring
Wax coating composition (if applicable)
If Member's Mark uses food-grade mineral or soy wax instead of silicone, composition is not disclosed. Mineral wax carries minimal toxicity risk; soy wax is considered food-safe. Specific coating type is not stated on available product labeling.
Bleaching byproducts (dioxins, chlorine compounds)
Unbleached status eliminates concern for chlorine-processing residues like dioxins that can persist in bleached parchment. Testing for legacy contamination in this product is not on public record, but unbleached avoids the primary source.
Microplastic or fiber shedding into food
Parchment coating (silicone or wax) prevents paper fiber contact with food, eliminating microplastic ingestion from normal use. Shedding would only occur if coating is visibly damaged or at extreme temperatures.
Ink or printing contaminants on packaging exterior
The product is sold in a paper box; external printing inks are not food-contact surfaces. No specific recalls or contamination reports for Member's Mark parchment packaging inks exist in public records.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Member's Mark unbleached parchment is paper pulp (unbleached = no chlorine processing) coated with either silicone or food-grade wax. Unbleached status reduces exposure to chlorine byproducts like dioxins, a minor advantage over standard bleached parchment. The silicone or wax coating prevents food contact with raw paper fibers and enables nonstick performance. No added fluorocarbons or Teflon-type coating are claimed on the label, which is typical for parchment (unlike Teflon-coated cookware).
The brand's record and disclosure
Parchment Plus (Member's Mark parent label under Walmart) does not publicly disclose detailed coating chemistry or third-party certifications (FSC, compostability, etc.). No recalls for this product line are on record. The brand has not made explicit statements about PFAS avoidance in parchment products, leaving coating composition unclear. For a private-label commodity product, disclosure is minimal but consistent with market norms for this category.
How it compares in its category
Unbleached parchment ranks in the mid-to-lower risk segment; it avoids the dioxin legacy of older bleached versions. Major alternatives include parchment from If You Care (certified compostable, marketed PFAS-free but pricier) and Kirkland/store brands with similar or less disclosure. Silicone-coated parchment is chemically more stable than wax-coated variants at higher heat. Member's Mark positions as a budget option with no visible premium safety claims, making it a reasonable mainstream choice.
If you buy it
Use for dry or moist foods; parchment is rated for use to approximately 420F (215C), above which coating may off-gas or degrade. Do not use directly over open flame or under a broiler. Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight to prevent wax or silicone coating brittleness. Replace rolls if coating visibly flakes, darkens, or odor appears during use. Single-use product; no maintenance required.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Member's Mark has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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If You Care
Parchment Baking Sheets
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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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