Bryco Goods · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Bryco Goods Kraft Butcher Paper Roll 18 Inch x
Kraft butcher paper coating likely present but undisclosed.
Kraft butcher paper typically uses wet-strength sizing and may include mystery grease-resistant coatings. Bryco makes no material or PFAS claims.
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
kraft paper with standard wet-strength or grease-resistant treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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.
Coating leachates (unspecified composition)
Standard grease-resistant coatings are inert at food-storage temperatures, but the specific formulation is undisclosed; modern alternatives (soy wax, starch) are considered low concern, while older synthetic polymers (e.g., melamine-formaldehyde) would pose formaldehyde release risk, no evidence this product uses the latter, but verification is unavailable.
Mold or bacterial growth (storage-dependent)
Kraft paper is hygroscopic and will develop microbial growth if stored in humid or damp conditions; this is a storage hazard, not a manufacturing defect. Proper ventilation and dry storage eliminate this risk.
Migration of coating components into fatty foods
Fatty or oily foods (butter, meat residue) may accelerate minor migration of wax or synthetic coating compounds, but no toxicological concern is documented for standard food-grade butcher paper coatings at room temperature or refrigeration.
What’s reassuring
Chlorine bleach residues (if bleached kraft)
Bryco Goods Kraft Butcher Paper is typically unbleached kraft, which avoids chlorine-based processing. Residual chlorine is not a reported concern for this product, and unbleached varieties carry no established trace-contaminant risk.
Ink or print contaminants
This roll is blank (no printing on product surface). No ink-based hazards are applicable.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Bryco Goods Kraft Butcher Paper is cellulose-based kraft paper, typically treated with a wet-strength or grease-resistant coating to prevent oil and moisture penetration during food wrapping and storage. Standard coatings in this category are either starch-based, wax (paraffin or soy), or synthetic polymers designed to remain inert at room temperature. Kraft paper itself is food-safe; the risk profile depends entirely on the coating chemistry, which the manufacturer has not publicly disclosed for this product.
The brand's record and disclosure
USA Warehouse (distributor/co-brand for Bryco Goods) maintains minimal public transparency on material sourcing and coating specifications. No published certifications (FDA, NSF, BPA-free claims, or PFAS commitments) are available for this product line. The brand has no documented recalls or safety controversies related to kraft paper rolls. This silence on coating formulation is typical for budget food packaging brands but limits independent hazard assessment.
How it compares in its category
Kraft butcher paper is a food-contact packaging material with lower concern for PFAS than many alternatives. Unlike plastic wraps (BPA, phthalate risk) or non-stick parchment (potential PFOA/PFAS in older formulations), unbleached kraft paper has no established leaching pathway under normal use. Competitors (Sysco, Winco, Katom) offer similar products with equally vague coating disclosures, making Bryco's safety profile typical for the price point and category.
If you buy it
Store rolls in a dry, cool location to prevent mold or mildew growth on the paper itself. Use for room-temperature and refrigerated storage; do not microwave or place in direct contact with hot surfaces above 160°F, as heat exposure may mobilize coating compounds. Replace rolls if visible damage, discoloration, or mold develops. Inspect packaging before purchase to ensure no moisture damage or contamination.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 58% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Bryco Goods has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
Better-graded alternatives in Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
IDL Packaging
White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
unbleached natural kraft paper
Mold or microbial growth
Limited concern
Brand PFAS statement on record, which we have not verified.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Gordon Paper
Butcher Paper
kraft paper, bleached sulfate pulp
Fiber shedding and ingestion
Limited concern
Lower concern; uncoated butcher paper has minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
36" - Unbleached Butcher Paper Rolls - 1/Roll
unbleached kraft paper, no disclosed coating
Mold or bacterial growth on stored rolls
Limited concern
Fiber shedding into fatty foods
Limited concern
Lower risk due to lack of grease-resistant treatment.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
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