Whole Foods 365 · Parchment Paper & Baking Liners
72 Sq Ft, Unbleached Parchment Paper, 365 Whole Foods Market
Lower concern; unbleached paper typically avoids PFAS coatings.
Unbleached parchment paper is an inherently lower-concern material. No known PFAS-treatment process documented for standard parchment in this category, though brand makes no explicit disclosure.
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Material
unbleached paper
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What 72 Sq Ft, Unbleached Foods Market is made of, ingredients and materials
This is unbleached kraft paper, meaning it skips the chlorine-based bleaching process typical of white parchment. Unbleached paper retains more of its natural lignin and cellulose structure, which reduces the need for synthetic coatings or chemical treatments to achieve non-stick properties. The material is inherently porous but resists grease and moisture migration through its fiber density, without relying on fluorinated compounds (PFAS) or silicone-based coatings.
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.
Thermal decomposition and smoke at high heat
Unbleached paper begins to discolor and degrade around 420F; at sustained higher temperatures, cellulose fibers can emit smoke and fumes. Risk is low in typical home baking but rises if paper is placed directly over heat source or in a broiler.
Residual processing chemicals (e.g., sizing agents, softeners)
Unbleached kraft paper still undergoes pulping and sizing to achieve water resistance and workability. Without access to detailed mill specifications, minor residual aliphatic or rosin-based sizing cannot be ruled out, though migration into food at typical use temperatures is unlikely.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Chlorine residue (bleaching byproducts)
This product is explicitly unbleached, so chlorine-based bleaching residues and dioxin formation are not a concern for this item. Unbleached alternatives avoid this hazard class entirely.
Ink or printing contamination (food-contact side)
No information on record indicates this roll is printed or labeled on the food-contact surface. If printing exists only on the exterior or packaging, food contact risk is negligible.
Mold or microbial growth (storage)
Unbleached paper is slightly more hygroscopic than bleached and can absorb moisture in humid storage. Proper dry storage prevents mold; no brand-specific storage defect is on record.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
365 by Whole Foods is Whole Foods Market's private label. The parent company has published sustainability commitments but does not publicly disclose detailed material sourcing or coating specifications for parchment products. No recalls or safety controversies specific to this parchment line are on record. The brand does not market this product as PFAS-free or make explicit claims about chemical-free processing.
How it compares in its category
Unbleached parchment paper sits in the middle tier of the category, it avoids PFAS-treated alternatives (common in some commercial brands) and does not rely on silicone coatings or synthetic binders. Bleached parchment paper carries minor chlorine residue risk; silicone-coated papers introduce polymer migration risk at high heat. Unbleached kraft paper trades slightly lower heat performance (begins to discolor around 420F) for lower chemical exposure overall.
If you buy it
Keep this product below 420F; use it for baking, steaming, and wrapping at moderate oven temperatures (most home baking falls safely here). Do not use directly over open flame or under a broiler. Replace the roll if you notice burning, darkening, or visible damage to the paper. Store in a cool, dry place away from humidity; unbleached paper is slightly more prone to moisture absorption than bleached alternatives.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% 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 72 Sq Ft, Unbleached Parchment Paper, 365 Whole Foods Market?
- 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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