Hardin Simmons · Grease-Resistant Butcher Paper
Reynolds Kitchens Butcher Paper with Slide Cutter
Butcher paper grease-resistance raises PFAS concern; no brand disclosure available.
Butcher paper typically uses waterproofing or grease-resistant coatings that may contain PFAS. Reynolds does not publicly disclose coating chemistry or PFAS status.
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Material
kraft paper with grease-resistant coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
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
Reynolds Kitchens butcher paper is kraft paper (bleached or unbleached wood pulp) with a grease-resistant coating applied to one or both sides. The coating composition is not publicly disclosed by the brand, but grease-resistant food papers typically use fluorinated compounds (PFAS) or wax-based alternatives. Kraft paper itself is food-safe, but the coating is the critical unknown variable for safety.
The brand's record and disclosure
Hardin Simmons (Reynolds Kitchens parent) has not published ingredient lists or coating specifications for this product despite PFAS becoming a major consumer concern. The brand maintains silent stance on PFAS use in its food-contact papers. No third-party certifications (like FDA PFOA-free claims or compostability standards) are advertised on typical retail listings. This lack of transparency is the primary issue, not a confirmed contamination recall.
How it compares in its category
Butcher paper sits between parchment paper (usually silicone-coated, PFAS-free) and plastic food wrap (microplastic/BPA concerns). Greaseproof butcher paper requires a coating; wax-coated versions (beeswax or plant-based) exist but are less common and more expensive. Reynolds' silence on coating type makes direct comparison difficult. Many competitors (e.g., If You Care, Regency) explicitly market PFAS-free or wax-based alternatives.
If you buy it
Use for room-temperature or mild-heat wrapping only (under 200F). Avoid wrapping hot fatty meats or using in contact with oils for extended periods, as heat may increase coating migration. Do not use in ovens or direct heat. Replace rolls if coating visibly degrades or becomes sticky. For frequent use, prioritize brands with transparent, PFAS-free claims instead.
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.”
PFAS in grease-resistant coating
Unconfirmed but standard in greaseproof food papers. Brand's silence prevents assessment. Migration risk increases with heat and fatty food contact.
Bleach residue in kraft paper
Kraft paper for food use is FDA-approved and bleaching is controlled; no safety recalls or contamination reports for Reynolds butcher paper specifically.
Coating degradation and flaking
If coating is PFAS-based polymers or wax, mechanical stress or aging may cause visible flakes or migration into food. Typical for lower-cost greaseproof papers; no specific reports for this brand.
Unlabeled allergens in coating additives
Coating formulations often contain proprietary additives; no allergen warnings or ingredient disclosure available for this product.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 45% 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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