PaperChef · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
PaperChef Culinary Pink Butcher Paper
Grease-resistant coating is unclear, so PFAS risk cannot be ruled out.
Butcher paper typically uses food-grade coatings for grease resistance, most without PFAS disclosure. Coating type is unknown for this product, raising moderate concern.
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
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Material
Butcher paper with wax or silicone coating; grease-resistant treatment likely present
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What PaperChef Culinary Pink Butcher Paper is made of, ingredients and materials
PaperChef Culinary Pink Butcher Paper is kraft paper with a coating to resist grease and moisture. The paper itself is cellulose-based and inert, but the coating agent is not specified by US Foods on retail or packaging materials reviewed. Grease-resistant coatings on food-contact paper historically used fluorinated compounds (PFAS), though some manufacturers have shifted to silicone or other treatments. Without disclosure, the specific coating type and chemical composition cannot be verified.
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 grease-resistant coating is not disclosed on available product information. If silicone-based, risk is minimal; if a non-PFAS Teflon-family coating or alternative polymer, thermal stability and food migration are unknown. Direct inquiry with US Foods is warranted before high-heat use.
Source, ATSDR ↗Thermal degradation of coating
Butcher paper coatings degrade when exposed to heat above typical storage temperatures. If the coating breaks down during smoking or wrapped food transport near heat sources, barrier effectiveness is lost and direct contact with uncoated kraft fibers may occur.
What’s reassuring
Ink or dye migration (printing on back side)
The pink color on PaperChef product is a distinguishing feature. No recalls or safety alerts for ink migration from this product line are on record, and food-contact paper inks are typically regulated; however, color source (pigment vs. dye) is not disclosed.
Fiber shedding or paper breakdown
Kraft paper is structurally stable when dry and at normal use temperatures. Shedding is unlikely unless paper is torn, wetted extensively, or exposed to prolonged heat. No product-specific issues are documented.
Microplastic or synthetic particle contamination
Butcher paper is cellulose-based and does not shed microplastics. The coating may contain synthetic polymers, but these do not fragment into microparticles under normal storage or handling conditions.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
US Foods is a large foodservice distributor with no publicly documented PFAS phase-out commitments or transparency statements specific to butcher paper products. The company does not appear to have published ingredient or chemical composition details for this product line. No third-party certifications (such as certification of PFAS-free status) are visible on standard retail listings. This silence on coating chemistry is notable in a category where disclosure has become increasingly common.
How it compares in its category
Butcher paper presents lower concern than plastic wraps for food contact because it is not derived from petroleum and does not leach plasticizers. However, competitor products (e.g., Kirkland, Freezer Queen) often label coating type explicitly as wax or silicone. US Foods' lack of clarity puts this product at a disadvantage in transparency, even if the coating itself presents no hazard of this kind on record. Uncoated kraft paper is available but lacks grease resistance.
If you buy it
Use this paper for room-temperature and refrigerated storage of meats and fatty foods. Avoid direct contact with hot items above 140°F until coating identity is confirmed, as some fluorinated coatings may degrade under heat. Check the product label or contact US Foods directly to request coating composition before high-temperature use (smoking, grilling prep). Replace rolls if you observe coating separation, discoloration, or degradation, which may indicate breakdown of the barrier layer.
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
- PaperChef has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to PaperChef Culinary Pink Butcher Paper?
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- Silicone coating degradation under heat stress
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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