Butcher & Packer · Grease-Resistant Paper Goods
Pacon Lightweight Kraft Paper Roll
Lower concern. Uncoated kraft paper carries minimal PFAS risk.
Pacon lightweight kraft paper is plain, uncoated kraft. No waterproof or grease-resistant treatment reported, making PFAS risk low for typical food wrapping use.
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kraft paper, uncoated
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
Category baseline
food packaging is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Pacon Lightweight Kraft Paper Roll is uncoated virgin or recycled kraft paper, a cellulose-based material made by pulping wood under high temperature and alkaline conditions. Uncoated kraft has no synthetic polymer coatings, adhesives, or chemical finishes applied to its surface, which eliminates the primary routes for migration of synthetic contaminants into food. The pulping process itself does not introduce heavy metals or persistent organics at levels of regulatory concern in finished paper intended for dry food contact or non-food wrapping.
The brand's record and disclosure
Butcher & Packer is a small specialty food-supply brand with limited public disclosure history on chemical testing or third-party certifications. No recalls, safety alerts, or substantive controversies involving this product are documented in public records. The brand does not advertise food-contact certifications (such as FDA compliance statements or NSF marking) on typical product listings, but uncoated kraft rolls are generally exempt from strict food-additive rules if used for wrapping rather than direct contact with high-moisture foods.
How it compares in its category
Uncoated kraft paper is among the safest options for food wrapping because it avoids coated-paper hazards such as PFAS-heavy Teflon-family coating or BPA-containing clay barriers used in some commercial food-wrapping rolls. Bleached kraft and virgin kraft carry negligible dioxin or chlorine residue compared to older chlorine-bleached grades. Recycled kraft may contain trace contaminants from previous use, but in a lightweight roll intended for dry goods or butcher paper use, migration risk is low.
If you buy it
Use this product for wrapping dry goods, baked items, and meat in a deli or home kitchen setting; avoid prolonged contact with acidic, oily, or high-moisture foods without a secondary barrier, as kraft can soften and ink or sizing compounds may leach slightly under stress. Do not use in direct contact with very hot foods or in ovens; kraft will scorch above 350°F. Replace rolls if surface shows visible mold, contamination, or damage. Store in a dry area to prevent mildew growth.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Ink or printing residue on kraft paper
This product is listed as uncoated kraft with no mention of printed branding on the roll itself. If printing is present, food-grade soy or mineral inks are standard in this category, but verify product labeling for ink type.
Bleach residue or chlorine compounds
Modern kraft pulping uses oxygen and ozone bleaching; chlorine-based bleaching is rare in consumer-grade rolls. No public records indicate chlorinated-compound concerns with Butcher & Packer rolls.
Heavy metals in pulp or sizing
Kraft paper does not use lead, cadmium, or antimony compounds in typical manufacture. No contamination reports exist for this brand or product line.
Mold or microbial growth
Any kraft paper roll stored in damp conditions can develop mold or bacterial colonies over time. This is a storage and hygiene issue rather than a manufacturing defect, but relevant to food-contact products.
Formaldehyde or urea-formaldehyde in adhesives
Uncoated kraft rolls typically use minimal adhesive; if present, it is usually starch-based or animal glue rather than synthetic resins. No formaldehyde-release concerns are documented for standard kraft paper rolls.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 82% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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