Huhtamaki · Grease-Resistant Butcher Paper
Butcher Paper White Roll 24" / 50# 1100 Ft
Lower concern; butcher paper typically uses PE or wax, not PFAS coatings.
Huhtamaki butcher paper is uncoated or PE/wax-coated kraft, not designed for grease-resistance requiring PFAS. No PFAS disclosure available from brand.
The safe swap
Hardin Simmons
Gordon Paper Butcher Paper
70/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned its C.
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Material
bleached kraft paper, unbleached kraft base, PE/wax 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
This product is bleached kraft paper (the white layer you see) laminated to unbleached kraft base, with a polyethylene or wax coating on the food-contact side. The PE or wax layer prevents grease and moisture transfer, which is why it does not require PFAS-based water/grease repellents common in some competitor papers. Bleaching agents used in kraft paper production are typically chlorine dioxide or oxygen-based, both considered safe at food-contact levels when residuals are controlled.
The brand's record and disclosure
Huhtamaki is a major global food-packaging manufacturer with established food-safety certifications (FDA compliance, often FSC or SFI forest certifications). The company does not publicly highlight PFAS-free claims, but this product line is not documented as using PFAS coatings. No recalls or safety controversies specific to this butcher paper roll are recorded in public databases. For detailed ingredient transparency, contact Huhtamaki directly, as technical data sheets are not always freely published.
How it compares in its category
Butcher paper rolls are among the safest food-contact papers available; PE and wax coatings are well-established, low-toxicity alternatives to PFAS-based Teflon-family coating coatings used in some parchment or specialty wraps. Unbleached kraft alternatives exist but are less effective at grease barriers. This product's 50# weight and 1100-foot roll length are standard commercial-grade specs; quality is consistent across major brands in this category.
If you buy it
Use for wrapping raw and cooked meats, deli items, and baked goods below 150°C (300°F); PE coatings degrade if exposed to prolonged high heat or direct flame. Store rolls in cool, dry conditions away from direct sunlight to prevent wax bloom or PE degradation. Replace if the coating becomes visibly cracked, sticky, or discolored. Do not use in microwave ovens, as PE can leach into fatty foods at high temperatures; if microwaving, transfer contents to microwave-safe containers.
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.”
Polyethylene (PE) or wax coating leaching at temperature
PE coatings can migrate into fatty or oily foods when heated above 60-70°C; wax coatings are inert but may degrade at high temperatures. Normal room-temperature storage and wrapping of ambient or chilled foods carries negligible risk.
Bleach residues in kraft paper
Chlorine dioxide bleaching is FDA-approved for food-contact paper; residual chlorine is regulated and not documented as a hazard at approved levels. No specific recall or contamination record for Huhtamaki butcher paper.
Microplastic or coating particle shedding
Butcher paper coatings are bonded; visible shedding would indicate defect and is not a typical concern with reputable commercial-grade paper. Inspect rolls for tears or damage before use.
Mold or bacterial growth if stored wet
Kraft paper absorbs moisture; if rolls are stored in humid or damp conditions, mold can grow on the uncoated base layer. Keep storage areas dry and sealed.
Formaldehyde or azo dye residues
Kraft paper does not typically use formaldehyde resins or synthetic dyes in food-contact grades. No documented contamination or regulatory action against this product.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 62% 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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