Whole Foods 365 · Parchment Paper & Baking Liners
365 by Whole Foods Market Unbleached Parchment Paper
Coating chemistry not stated, PFAS concern not addressed by brand.
This unbleached parchment paper has a non-stick coating applied, but its chemistry is not stated on record. Whole Foods has no PFAS statement on record for this product. Water-repellent treatments in this category have historically used PFAS.
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Material
Unbleached paper, likely silicone-treated for non-stick release
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What 365 by Whole Foods Market Parchment Paper is made of, ingredients and materials
This product is unbleached paper substrate treated with silicone-based release coating to prevent food sticking during baking. Unbleached means it avoids chlorine-based whitening agents (like those used in conventional parchment), which eliminates dioxin and hypochlorite residue concerns. However, the silicone treatment itself may contain fluorinated compounds (PFAS), though the extent is undisclosed by the brand. The paper backbone carries minimal chemical risk; the coating is the primary concern.
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 degradation at high heat
Unbleached parchment with silicone release agents can shed microparticles or volatile compounds if heated above recommended limits (typically 420-450 degrees Fahrenheit). This product provides no explicit temperature ceiling, so users must infer from general parchment guidance.
Coating adhesion and leaching into fatty foods
Silicone-coated parchment can shed microscopic amounts of coating material into oily or high-fat foods over extended contact or high heat. This is not unique to Whole Foods' product but inherent to the silicone-lined category; risk is minimized by proper temperature control and avoiding prolonged direct contact with fats.
PFAS
The brand provides no third-party testing data or certifications (e.g., certification by chemical-free testing labs) for PFAS, fluorine content, or other synthetic compounds in the silicone treatment. This is standard across retail parchment but limits buyer confidence.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Chlorine residues in bleaching agents
Because this product is unbleached, it avoids chlorine-based whitening chemicals (hypochlorite, chlorine dioxide) used in conventional parchment. This is a net positive compared to bleached competitors.
Unbleached paper pulp contaminants (low risk)
Unbleached paper may retain trace minerals or residues from raw pulp; however, food-contact parchment is processed and dried to food-safety standards. No established safety issues exist for this product line or material type.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Whole Foods Market (owned by Amazon) has made no public commitment to PFAS-free baking products or chemical transparency specific to parchment liners. The company does not independently test or certify parchment products for fluorinated compounds. Brand silence on this category is standard across retail, but 365-branded products generally avoid extreme hazards. No recalls or established safety violations are on record for this specific parchment product.
How it compares in its category
Unbleached parchment presents lower concern than bleached alternatives, which may contain chlorine residues. It sits in the middle tier, better than generic supermarket brands, but without certifications (like GOTS or third-party chemical testing) that some premium parchment products offer. Silicone-coated parchment is standard across all brands; truly PFAS-free versions are rare and expensive, making this product representative of typical market offerings.
If you buy it
Keep temperature under 420 degrees Fahrenheit to avoid silicone degradation or vapor release; most baking stays well below this. Replace rolls after visible wear, discoloration, or damage to the coating. Store in a cool, dry place away from oils and acidic foods, which can degrade the silicone layer over time. Do not reuse sheets if they are torn or excessively worn, as coating fragments may contact food.
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
- Whole Foods 365 has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to 365 by Whole Foods Market Unbleached Parchment Paper?
- 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
- bleached paper with silicone coating
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Paper degradation and fragmentation
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