Great Value · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Great Value Non-Stick Parchment Paper Roll
Skip; non-stick parchment likely treated with PFAS compounds.
Great Value parchment paper is coated for non-stick and grease resistance, typical application routes for PFAS. Brand provides no transparency on coating chemistry or PFAS status.
The safe swap
Sam's Club
Member's Mark Heavy Duty Food Service Foil
70/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned its C.
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Material
Bleached wood pulp with non-stick coating, grease-resistant treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed
Marketed non-stick without stating the coating chemistry.
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
Great Value parchment is bleached wood pulp with a non-stick silicone or fluorocarbon coating and grease-resistant finish. The non-stick layer is what typically requires PFAS-based compounds (like Teflon-type coating or fluorinated polymers) to achieve heat resistance and food release properties. Bleached pulp itself is food-safe when processed to FDA standards, but the coating is the variable factor. Over time and with heat, coating degradation can release particles or microscopic residues into food.
The brand's record and disclosure
Great Value (Walmart's private label) does not publicly disclose coating chemistry or PFAS status for this product. Walmart has not issued category-wide commitments on PFAS in food contact materials. No third-party certifications (e.g., Nordic Swan, Green Seal) are listed. The silence on treatment chemicals is typical for budget brands and does not indicate a safety violation, but limits transparency for consumers seeking PFAS-free alternatives.
How it compares in its category
Standard parchment paper across brands typically uses similar non-stick coatings; PFAS presence is widespread in the category unless explicitly PFAS-free labeled. Alternatives include unbleached parchment (similar coating risk), silicone-coated paper (slightly lower PFAS risk but not guaranteed), or certified PFAS-free parchment (brands like If You Care or Unbleached by Nature, at higher cost). Great Value is competitively priced but offers no differentiation on chemical transparency.
If you buy it
Use parchment for baking below 420°F (silicone coatings degrade above that; Teflon-type coating coatings risk fume release above 500°F). Replace rolls every 6-12 months if stored in humid conditions (coating integrity declines). Do not use for broiling or direct flame. Allow baked goods to cool slightly before contact to reduce coating stress. Inspect for discoloration, flaking, or odor and discard if present.
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.”
Non-stick coating degradation and microparticle release
Silicone and fluorocarbon coatings on budget parchment degrade with repeated heating and can shed microscopic particles. Evidence of particle migration to food is limited for standard baking use below 400°F, but degraded coating integrity increases risk.
Bleaching residues (chlorine compounds)
FDA-compliant bleaching of food-contact paper is heavily regulated. No recalls or health reports for Great Value parchment specifically. Residual chlorine or chlorine dioxide is not a documented concern at typical use levels.
Grease-resistant treatment chemicals (non-PFAS)
Grease-resist finishes may use wax, silicone, or siloxane polymers in addition to or instead of PFAS. Composition is not disclosed; leaching risk is low at ambient temperatures but increases above 350°F. No specific health incidents recorded for this product.
Migration of coating polymers into fatty foods
Fatty foods and oils can swell or partially dissolve silicone and some polymers. Risk is proportional to heat and contact time. No documented illness from Great Value parchment, but fatty baked goods (croissants, cheese) present higher contact risk than lean foods.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 35% 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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