· Deli Meat & Cold Cuts Packaging
PeachTREAT Steak Paper Sheets
Steak paper typically uses PFAS-based treatments; brand silent on specifics.
This bleached paper likely contains fluorochemical water and grease barriers, standard in food packaging but typically PFAS-containing. Brand provides no PFAS disclosure.
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
bleached paper with grease/moisture-resistant coating (likely fluorochemical treated)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What PeachTREAT Steak Paper Sheets is made of, ingredients and materials
PeachTREAT Steak Paper is bleached paper substrate with a grease and moisture-resistant coating, almost certainly based on fluorochemical compounds (PFAS family). This coating prevents fat penetration and allows paper to withstand heat and humidity during food contact and storage. The bleaching process itself is standard kraft pulping; the coating chemistry is the material safety driver here. Fluorochemical treatments are industry-standard in food-contact paper but persist in the environment and body indefinitely.
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
Steak papers universally rely on fluorochemical treatments for water/grease resistance. The brand does not disclose specifics; independent testing of similar products confirms migration into fatty foods, particularly during storage and at warmer temperatures.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microplastic / coating particle shedding
If the fluorochemical coating degrades over time or through abrasion (folding, storage), microscopic fragments could shed onto food surface. No brand-specific data available; risk is higher with older or damaged sheets.
Migration under heat or fatty acids
Fatty foods and elevated temperature are known to accelerate migration of coating compounds from coated food-contact papers. Direct contact during cooking or extended storage of oily meats increases this risk.
Lack of traceability and testing disclosure
The brand provides no independent test reports, material safety data sheets (MSDS), or migration data. This prevents third-party verification of coating identity and food-contact compliance, a transparency gap common in smaller manufacturers.
What’s reassuring
Bleaching residues (chlorine compounds)
Bleached paper is standard food-contact material and meets FDA requirements; no elevated risk is documented for specifically. Industry-standard pulping controls residual chlorine to lower concern levels.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
The brand does not publicly disclose the specific PFAS compound(s), concentration, or migration testing for this product on their website or available documentation. No third-party certifications (e.g., compostability, PFAS-free claims, or NSF) are listed. The brand has not issued statements addressing PFAS concerns in their product line, which is typical of smaller food-paper converters but reflects a gap in transparency. No recalls or safety violations are on record for this product.
How it compares in its category
Most commercial butcher and steak papers use PFAS-based coatings; this product is standard practice rather than premium or low-PFAS. Alternatives include uncoated parchment (less moisture-resistant), silicone-coated paper (non-fluorinated but less proven), or polyethylene-coated paper (different leaching profile, not PFAS). Some specialty suppliers offer PFAS-free butcher paper, though market availability is limited and cost is higher. PeachTREAT does not market itself as an eco or health-conscious option.
If you buy it
Use for short-term wrapping and storage only (days to weeks, not months). Avoid prolonged direct contact with acidic or fatty foods at room temperature, as these can accelerate migration of coating residues. Do not heat or cook food wrapped in this paper; transfer to metal or ceramic before grilling or oven use. Replace sheets if coating appears degraded, sticky, or discolored. Store in a cool, dry place to minimize coating breakdown and off-gassing.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% 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.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to PeachTREAT Steak Paper Sheets?
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