Butcher Paper (generic/store brands) · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Bryco Goods Pink Kraft Butcher Paper Roll 18 Inch x 175 Feet
Lower concern; plain kraft paper has minimal PFAS risk.
Kraft butcher paper is typically uncoated cellulose with no intentional water or grease resistance treatment. Generic kraft rolls carry low PFAS concern unless the manufacturer uses fluorinated coatings, which is not standard practice for this commodity product.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
kraft paper, uncoated or minimal coating
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
Bryco Goods Pink Kraft Butcher Paper is cellulose-based kraft paper, typically uncoated or coated with a minimal food-safe layer. Kraft paper is produced by breaking down wood fibers using the kraft process, resulting in strong, tear-resistant sheets without synthetic polymers. Because it is paper rather than plastic or laminated composite, it does not leach BPA, phthalates, or microplastics into food, making it chemically inert for most food-contact uses.
The brand's record and disclosure
Bryco Goods and generic butcher paper brands do not maintain public safety certifications or detailed material disclosures typical of premium cookware or plasticware manufacturers. No recalls or safety controversies specific to this product line are on record. The pink coloring is typically food-safe dye, but manufacturers rarely publish detailed ink or pigment specifications for commodity paper products.
How it compares in its category
Kraft butcher paper is among the safest food-contact materials available, with far fewer chemical leaching risks than plastic films, silicone mats, or coated papers. Compared to bleached white butcher paper, the pink variant uses added dye but avoids chlorine bleaching residues. It is functionally equivalent to store-brand and premium butcher paper rolls; cost and durability drive choice more than safety.
If you buy it
Use this paper for wrapping raw and cooked meat, fish, and cheese at room temperature or refrigeration without concern. Do not allow it to contact direct heat, open flame, or very hot surfaces above 200F, as paper can char or ignite. Replace the roll if it becomes wet, contaminated, or torn, as structural failure defeats its food-protection purpose. Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and strong odors.
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 dye migration in pink coloring
The pink dye used in this product is not documented in public safety literature as a migration risk. Food-contact paper dyes are regulated in most markets, but specific pigment composition for this brand is not disclosed; standard food-safe inks carry negligible transfer risk under normal storage and brief contact.
Chlorine bleach residues (if bleached)
Kraft paper is produced using kraft pulping (sulfite process), which does not rely on chlorine bleaching like some white papers do. This product's pink color and kraft origin suggest it avoids chlorine bleach, minimizing residue risk; unbleached or minimally processed kraft paper has no established chlorine contamination record.
Microorganism growth if wet or stored improperly
Paper is hygroscopic and can absorb moisture, creating conditions for mold or bacterial growth if stored in humid or damp environments. This is a storage and handling issue rather than a manufacturing hazard; proper dry storage eliminates this risk.
Coating composition if laminated
If this product has a minimal food-safe coating (common in butcher paper), the coating is typically wax, clay, or silicone rather than synthetic polymers. No public record documents harmful leaching from standard butcher paper coatings into food under normal use; composition is rarely disclosed by commodity brands.
Heavy metal contaminants in recycled fibers or pigments
Kraft pulp is typically virgin or sustainably sourced forest fiber, reducing recycled contamination risk. Pink dyes used in food-contact paper are regulated for heavy metals (lead, cadmium, chromium) in most jurisdictions, though specific testing data for this brand is not publicly available; no recalls or incidents are on record.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 78% 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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