Simply Done · Parchment Paper & Baking Liners
Simply Done Parchment Paper
Silicone-coated parchment paper with no PFAS disclosure from the brand.
Simply Done's parchment paper has a silicone coating. The brand has no PFAS statement on record and provides no certifications or testing data for this product.
The better-graded swap
If You Care
If You Care Parchment Baking Paper
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
silicone-coated kraft paper
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Simply Done Parchment Paper is made of, ingredients and materials
Simply Done Parchment Paper is kraft paper coated with food-grade silicone, a non-stick surface that resists moisture and heat without requiring fluorocarbon treatments. Silicone coatings are chemically inert at normal baking temperatures (up to 420-450°F) and do not leach into food under standard use. The kraft paper base itself is typically unbleached or lightly chlorine-bleached wood pulp, which poses no documented food safety concern at normal baking temperatures.
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
If parchment is exposed to sustained temperatures above 450°F or open flame, silicone can break down and potentially release volatile organic compounds. Normal oven baking at 350-425°F presents no established risk.
Microplastic shedding from worn coating
Repeated folding, creasing, or use of worn parchment may cause silicone coating to flake into food. This is a general wear concern for any parchment product, not specific to this brand.
What’s reassuring
Chlorine residues in bleached kraft paper
If the kraft base is chlorine-bleached (not stated on packaging), trace chlorine may remain; no documented leaching into food at normal baking temperatures, but unverified for this specific SKU.
Unlisted additives or processing aids in silicone
Whole Foods 365 does not disclose manufacturing details or additive packages for the silicone coating; assumes food-grade compliance but transparency is absent.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Whole Foods 365 (the Amazon-owned private label) does not publish material safety data sheets or certifications for this parchment product, and the brand offers no public position on PFAS or chlorine bleaching practices. No recalls or safety complaints specific to this SKU are on public record. The 365 line generally lacks third-party certifications (FSC, chlorine-free, etc.) that would indicate proactive chemical standards.
How it compares in its category
Silicone-coated parchment is the industry standard and presents lower concern than older wax-coated or grease-resistant alternatives linked to PFAS. This product is comparable in material composition to brands like If You Care (unbleached) or Reynolds, though those often carry FSC or environmental certifications that Simply Done lacks. The price point suggests no premium material sourcing, placing it in the mid-tier commodity segment.
If you buy it
Use parchment only up to the manufacturer's stated temperature limit (typically 420°F); exceed this and silicone may degrade and release odors. Replace rolls showing visible wear, brittleness, or browning, as degraded coating may shed microparticles. Store in a cool, dry place to prevent moisture absorption and mold. For frequent high-heat or acidic cooking (tomatoes, lemon), consider unbleached alternatives to avoid any residual chlorine interaction with food.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 62% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Simply Done has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Simply Done 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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