Huhtamaki · Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
Greaseproof Deli Paper
Skip until coating source is disclosed by Huhtamaki.
Greaseproof deli paper requires water and grease-resistant coating, commonly PFAS-based. Huhtamaki does not disclose coating chemistry or PFAS status; safer uncoated alternatives exist for food contact.
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Material
Bleached 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
Huhtamaki's greaseproof deli paper is bleached kraft paper (wood pulp base) with a grease-resistant surface coating applied to block oil and moisture penetration. The coating chemistry is not publicly specified by the brand, which is the core concern: grease-resistant coatings on food-contact paper have historically relied on PFAS (PFAS "forever chemicals") to achieve water and oil repellency, though some manufacturers now use non-fluorinated alternatives. Without disclosure, the presence and type of PFAS cannot be ruled out.
The brand's record and disclosure
Huhtamaki is a major global food-service packaging manufacturer but has not publicly committed to PFAS elimination in its greaseproof paper lines or disclosed coating chemistry on consumer-facing materials. The company has faced no major public recalls for this product category, but lack of transparency on PFAS sourcing is consistent with industry-wide silence on the issue until regulatory pressure increases. No third-party certifications (e.g., PFAS-free labeling) are evident on standard retail versions.
How it compares in its category
Greaseproof deli papers are functionally similar across brands; most rely on PFAS-based or silicone coatings to achieve grease resistance. Uncoated parchment and wax-paper alternatives exist but perform differently (wax melts in heat, parchment is less grease-resistant). Huhtamaki's product is standard-tier for the category with no known safety advantage or disadvantage compared to competitors like Amapack or store brands, all of which face the same PFAS transparency gap.
If you buy it
Use for room-temperature or cool foods (salads, baked goods, sandwiches) where the coating will not be stressed. Do not use as a direct wrapper for hot, oily, or acidic foods (hot pizza, fried items, vinegar-based foods), as heat and acidity can accelerate leaching of coating components. Replace rolls annually even if unused, as coatings can degrade over time. Keep away from direct contact with raw meat or fish to avoid cross-contamination issues unrelated to coating safety.
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
Coating source not disclosed by Huhtamaki. Grease-resistant food-contact papers have historically used PFAS; absence of public commitment to PFAS-free alternatives means presence cannot be excluded. Assessed separately at 25/100 safety.
Coating degradation and leaching
Undisclosed coating composition means stability under common food-contact stressors (heat, acidity, oils) cannot be fully assessed. General concern with food-contact coatings is migration into food if barrier integrity fails; extent depends on unknown coating type.
Chlorine residue from bleaching
Bleached kraft paper is standard in food packaging and highly regulated; residual chlorine compounds from bleaching are within established safety limits. No specific concerns reported for Huhtamaki's product.
Microplastics or coating particles
No evidence of visible degradation or particle shedding in reported use. Risk would be elevated only if coating visibly flakes or disintegrates, which is not documented for this brand.
Contamination from manufacturing inks or adhesives
Huhtamaki products meet FDA food-contact standards for printing inks and substrate assembly. No recalls or field reports of chemical migration from printed surfaces on this product line.
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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