Member's Mark · Parchment Paper & Baking Liners
Member's Mark Unbleached Parchment Paper 205 sq. ft. 2 pk.
Lower-concern choice; unbleached plus silicone is typical non-PFAS parchment, but brand discloses nothing.
Unbleached parchment paper typically uses silicone coating rather than Teflon-family coating, making it lower-concern than bleached alternatives. Member's Mark provides no statement about PFAS, sourcing, or testing.
The better-graded swap
If You Care
If You Care Baking Paper, Parchment, 70 Square Feet
90/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
Still want this one anyway? Check the price on Amazon. We’d swap it.
Material
unbleached paper with silicone coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Member's Mark Unbleached Parchment pk. is made of, ingredients and materials
Member's Mark unbleached parchment is kraft paper (wood pulp) coated with silicone on both sides. Unbleached means no chlorine-based whitening chemicals were used during pulping, reducing exposure to chlorine residues and dioxins that can persist in bleached variants. Silicone is a non-reactive polymer that adheres to the paper substrate and provides the non-stick and heat-tolerance properties; it does not migrate into food at normal baking temperatures (up to 420F).
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 migration at high heat
Silicone is stable at standard baking temperatures (up to 420F); however, prolonged exposure above 450F or direct contact with bare flame may cause thermal degradation and faint off-gassing. No migration into food has been documented at normal use.
Paper pulp contaminants and mold if stored damp
Kraft paper can absorb moisture and support mold growth if stored in humid conditions. Risk is environmental storage, not inherent to the product; standard storage in cool, dry conditions prevents this.
Coating degradation and flaking over repeated heating
All silicone-coated parchments degrade with age and reuse. Visible flaking or brittleness after multiple uses signals replacement is due; this is a wear issue, not a safety failure, but continued use may reduce non-stick effectiveness.
What’s reassuring
Residual bleach/chlorine compounds (unbleached variant mitigates)
Unbleached parchment eliminates chlorine-based whitening agents used in bleached variants. This product carries no known chlorine residue risk based on its unbleached specification.
Ink or printing residues (if printed)
This product does not appear to have food-contact printed surfaces based on typical Member's Mark parchment design; no ink hazard is documented or expected.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Member's Mark (Walmart private label) does not publicly disclose detailed ingredient sourcing, coating specifications, or third-party certifications for this parchment product. No recalls or safety incidents have been documented for this specific SKU. The brand's silence on PFAS and other chemical additives is typical for budget parchment lines and reflects industry norms rather than a red flag, but limits independent verification of supplier standards.
How it compares in its category
Unbleached + silicone is the most common formulation across mid-range and premium parchment brands (Reynolds, If You Care, Signature). It avoids both the PFAS risk of fluorochemical coatings (found in some older or budget products) and the chlorine residue risk of bleached paper. Member's Mark is priced lower than branded alternatives, making it competitive; the trade-off is lack of independent certification (FSC, compostable, organic) that some users prioritize.
If you buy it
Use up to 420F; silicone stability degrades above 450F and can produce faint off-odors (not toxic, but unpleasant). Replace sheets if you notice browning, brittleness, or coating separation, which indicate age-related breakdown. Store in a cool, dry place to avoid moisture absorption into the paper. Do not reuse sheets multiple times; single or double use per sheet is standard practice to maintain non-stick properties.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% 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.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Member's Mark Unbleached Parchment Paper 205 sq. ft. 2 pk.?
- Steel with PFA-free nonstick coating
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Nonstick coating degradation over time
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- silicone-coated parchment paper
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Paper degradation and particulate shedding
- unbleached paper with silicone coating
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Silicone coating degradation at high heat
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