· Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Butcher Paper Rolls
Butcher paper likely poses lower concern, but grease resistance origin remains uncertain.
The brand' butcher paper typically uses kraft paper with polyethylene coating for moisture resistance. PFAS status is not publicly disclosed, and grease-resistant properties may or may not involve fluorochemicals.
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Material
Kraft paper with PE coating, grease-resistant treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Butcher Paper Rolls is made of, ingredients and materials
Butcher paper is kraft paper (cellulose fibers) coated with polyethylene (PE) plastic on one or both sides for moisture and grease resistance. Kraft paper itself is a standard food-contact material with a long safety track record. The PE coating is FDA-compliant for food contact, but the specific grease-resistant treatment applied to achieve water and oil repellency is not publicly detailed by the brand. This opacity is the main concern, since some grease-resistant coatings historically relied on PFAS chemistry (covered separately) or other additives.
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
The brand does not disclose whether the water and oil repellency is achieved via PFAS, fluorinated polymers, silicone, or mineral wax. If non-PFAS chemistry is used, risk appears lower; transparency gap prevents confirmation of the lowest-concern formulation.
Source, ATSDR ↗Kraft paper degradation and microbial growth (storage/handling)
Kraft paper absorbs moisture and can support mold or bacterial growth if stored in humid conditions or if the coating is compromised. This is a handling and storage issue, not an inherent hazard of the material itself.
What’s reassuring
Polyethylene (PE) coating food migration under heat
PE is FDA-compliant for food contact and generally does not leach additives into cold or room-temperature foods. Risk increases if paper is used at high temperatures; data on migration from this specific product is not published.
Ink or printing contaminants (if printed)
Butcher paper rolls are typically unprinted on the food-contact surface, so ink migration is not a concern for this product. Any printed branding is on the outer surface away from food.
Chlorine residues from kraft pulping (historical concern)
Modern kraft pulp is processed to remove chlorine-based bleaching residues. No current data suggests chlorine-related contamination in food-contact kraft paper from major suppliers like the brand.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
The brand is a major foodservice distributor with no published transparency statement on PFAS in packaging or grease-resistant treatments. The company has not disclosed material safety data sheets or third-party certifications (e.g., NSF, compostability standards) for this specific product line. No recalls or safety incidents specific to butcher paper are on record. Lack of proactive disclosure is typical for commodity foodservice packaging but limits independent verification of coating chemistry.
How it compares in its category
Butcher paper shows lower concern than plastic wrap or foil-lined papers for many food-contact applications. Most butcher paper on the market uses PE or other non-PFAS coatings, though some competitors may use PFAS-based grease resistance (particularly if marketed as very high water/oil barrier). The brand' butcher paper sits in the mainstream segment, functional and affordable, but without the transparency or premium certifications of specialty brands that explicitly certify PFAS-free or compostable materials.
If you buy it
Use butcher paper as intended, wrapping fresh or frozen meat, baked goods, and deli items at normal cold/room temperatures. Avoid direct contact with hot foods (above 160F/70C) for extended periods, as this may degrade the PE coating or cause migration of any coating additives. Replace rolls if the paper tears, yellows excessively, or the coating peels; these signs indicate degradation. Store in a cool, dry place to prevent moisture absorption and microbial growth in the kraft layer.
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
- has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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- Silicone coating degradation under heat stress
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