Whole Foods · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
365 by Whole Foods Market, Unbleached Parchment Paper, 72 Sq Ft
Unbleached parchment uses silicone, not Teflon-type coating. Brand silent on PFAS.
Parchment paper typically gets its heat resistance from silicone rather than Teflon-family coating, posing less PFAS concern than traditional nonstick. Whole Foods keeps silent about PFAS and silicone sourcing.
The better-graded swap
If You Care
If You Care Parchment Baking Sheets
90/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
Still want this one anyway? Check the price on Amazon. We’d swap it.
Material
unbleached paper with silicone coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What 365 by Whole Foods Market, Unbleached Sq is made of, ingredients and materials
This product is unbleached paper (cellulose fiber) with a silicone coating applied to create a non-stick, heat-resistant surface. Silicone is a synthetic polymer that does not release harmful gases when heated to typical baking temperatures (up to 420F) and does not contain Teflon-type coating or PFAS. Unbleached paper retains natural lignin and is not treated with chlorine-based bleaching, which eliminates concerns about bleach residues or dioxin formation during manufacturing.
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.
Thermal degradation of coating
Exceeding the product's temperature limit (typically 420F) could theoretically degrade the silicone layer; user error rather than product defect. Risk is low if instructions are followed.
What’s reassuring
Silicone leaching
Silicone is inert at typical baking temperatures (up to 420F) and is not established to leach into food under normal use. No published studies or recalls document silicone migration from parchment paper into food.
Ink/printing residues on surface
Unbleached parchment may have printed branding or grid markings; these are food-safe inks per FDA guidance for food-contact paper. No hazard reported for this product.
Microplastic or paper fiber migration
Unbleached paper does not shed microplastics (it is cellulose-based, not synthetic plastic). Minimal fiber shedding occurs with standard use, and ingestion of paper fibers carries no established health risk.
Chlorine bleach residues (avoided by unbleached formulation)
Because this product is explicitly unbleached, it does not carry residual chlorine or dioxin concerns associated with chlorine-bleached parchment. This is a design advantage of this specific product.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Whole Foods Market (owned by Amazon) does not publicly disclose PFAS testing or certification for their parchment paper line. The brand has made no formal statement on PFAS content in cookware or food-contact products. However, no recalls or safety violations have been documented for this specific product. The choice of silicone coating over Teflon-type coating suggests awareness of PFAS concerns, though the brand has not explicitly claimed PFAS-free status.
How it compares in its category
Silicone-coated parchment is a mainstream alternative to Teflon-type coating-coated (Teflon) versions and is chemically distinct. Unbleached parchment is marketed as a more natural option than bleached varieties, though both are food-safe when used within temperature limits. Most major brands (Reynolds, If You Care, Kirkland) offer similar silicone-coated or unbleached options at comparable price points; this product's value proposition is the Whole Foods private label pricing and organic/natural positioning.
If you buy it
Use this product up to 420F (check packaging for exact limit). Silicone coating is durable and does not degrade or peel under normal baking use. Replace the roll if the coating becomes visibly damaged, discolored, or sticky. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat and strong odors, as silicone can absorb aromatic compounds over time.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 55% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Whole Foods has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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