· Parchment Paper & Baking Liners
Great Value Non-Stick Parchment Paper Roll
Skip until coating ingredients disclosed or verified PFAS-free.
Parchment paper's non-stick and grease-resistant coatings are common PFAS sources. Great Value provides no ingredient disclosure or third-party verification, leaving composition unclear.
The safe swap
Seventh Generation
Parchment Baking Sheets | 3 x 24 sheets
70/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Good.
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Material
cellulose paper with unspecified non-stick/water-resistant coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed
Marketed non-stick without stating the coating chemistry.
Category baseline
food packaging is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
PFAS
Unspecified fluorinated water-resistant coating is typical industry formulation for this product class; no PFAS-free claim made by brand or manufacturer.
Source: ATSDR ↗Coating degradation under heat or chemical stress
Undisclosed coating formulation makes heat and acid stability unknown; standard parchment coatings can release particles or fumes if overheated or exposed to prolonged contact with fatty/acidic foods.
Microparticle or powder shedding from worn coating
Budget parchment papers often use thinner or less durable coating layers; repeated use or creasing can cause visible coating fragments to transfer to food, especially in high-temperature baking.
Unlisted additives or processing residues
Walmart provides no ingredient list or processing disclosure; formulae may include antifoaming agents, pigments, or adhesion promoters not disclosed to consumers.
What’s reassuring
Chlorine residues from bleaching process
Great Value parchment appears to be standard bleached cellulose; chlorine levels are typically within regulatory limits for food contact, and no recalls or complaints specific to this product are on record.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Great Value parchment paper is cellulose base stock treated with an undisclosed water-resistant and non-stick coating. The coating chemistry is not published by Walmart or the manufacturer. In this product category, such coatings are historically formulated with fluorinated compounds (PFAS) to achieve heat stability and grease repellency above 400F. Without ingredient transparency, the actual chemistry cannot be verified as PFAS-free or low-fluorine.
The brand's record and disclosure
Walmart's Great Value line is a private label with no published chemical disclosure policy for parchment paper coatings. The brand has not responded to industry pressure for PFAS transparency in food-contact paper products, nor does it carry third-party certifications (e.g., GOTS, Cradle to Cradle) that would verify coating safety. This silence is standard for budget retailers, but leaves end users without assurance.
How it compares in its category
Parchment paper markets include branded alternatives (Kirkland, If You Care, Unbleached by Nature) that explicitly declare PFAS-free formulations or use silicone coatings instead of fluorinated resins. Great Value offers no such commitment. Standard bleached parchment (chlorine-processed) is common across price tiers; unbleached parchment avoids one chemical step but does not address the coating hazard.
If you buy it
Do not use above 420F, as heat can accelerate coating breakdown and fume release. Replace rolls every 6-12 months of typical use; do not reuse heavily stained or worn sheets. Avoid contact with acidic or fatty foods for extended periods (e.g., overnight storage), as some coatings can degrade under chemical stress. Hand-wash and inspect before each use; discard if surface shows peeling, discoloration, or damage.
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
- has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
Safer alternatives in Parchment Paper & Baking Liners
Seventh Generation
Parchment Baking Sheets | 3 x 24 sheets
bleached paper with silicone coating
Silicone coating degradation and microparticles
Limited concern
Heat-induced breakdown of paper fibers
Limited concern
Lower concern. PFAS-free claim backed by MADE SAFE cert.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Seventh Generation
Zulay Kitchen 200 Pcs Unbleached Non-Stick Baking Parchment Paper Sheets for Oven
unbleached cellulose paper, silicone coating
Silicone coating degradation at high heat
Limited concern
Migration of coating additives into fatty foods
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding during handling or cooking
Limited concern
Lower concern. Unbleached parchment with silicone coating; PFAS risk lower than conventional brands.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Seventh Generation
Parchment Paper Roll
wood pulp with silicone-based coating
Silicone coating degradation under high heat
Limited concern
Ink or printing chemical migration
Limited concern
Lower concern. Seventh Generation's PFAS-free claim is credible but unverified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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