Huhtamaki · Grease-Resistant Butcher Paper
Reynolds Kitchens Butcher Paper with Slide Cutter
Grease-resistant food paper; PFAS use in coating not disclosed by brand.
Butcher paper with moisture and grease barrier treatment. Huhtamaki discloses no PFAS information; coating chemistry unknown, raising typical concern for this product category.
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Material
kraft paper, 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 Butcher Paper is kraft paper (unbleached wood pulp) with a grease-resistant coating applied to the food-contact side. The coating formulation is not disclosed by Huhtamaki, but grease-resistant food papers typically use fluorinated compounds (PFAS) or silicone-based alternatives to prevent oil and moisture penetration. Kraft itself is minimally processed and low-risk; the coating is the material of concern here. The slide-cutter feature is a plastic or metal dispenser mechanism with no known hazards beyond normal wear.
The brand's record and disclosure
Huhtamaki (parent of Reynolds Kitchens) does not publicly disclose whether this product uses PFAS-based grease-resist coatings, despite industry shifts toward transparency on this issue. The company has made no announced commitment to phase out PFAS in food contact papers. No safety recalls or regulatory actions specific to this product are on record. Huhtamaki certifications focus on forestry (FSC availability on some products) rather than chemical safety or PFAS-free status.
How it compares in its category
Most butcher and food-wrapping papers use similar grease-resistant coatings; this product is not an outlier for performance or safety disclosures. Some competitors (e.g., If You Care, Unbleached & Uncoated) market PFAS-free alternatives, though they sacrifice some grease-barrier performance. Reynolds' position is middle-of-market: widely available, standard chemical profile, no transparency advantage. For direct meat contact and high-fat wrapping, this coating is designed for the job; alternatives are thinner and less reliable for oily foods.
If you buy it
Use for cold and room-temperature wrapping (meats, cheeses, baked goods). Do not microwave or heat in oven while wrapped, as coating may degrade or volatilize. Avoid prolonged contact with acidic foods (vinegar, citrus marinades), which can accelerate coating breakdown. Replace rolls if coating visibly peels, flakes, or becomes sticky. Store in a cool, dry place; humidity can weaken the slide-cutter mechanism and encourage mold on residual food particles in the dispenser.
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 (undisclosed)
Food-contact coatings on butcher paper commonly use PFOA, PFOS, or GenX-class PFAS for water and oil repellency. Huhtamaki does not confirm or deny PFAS use; migration into fatty foods (meat, butter) is possible at low levels.
Coating degradation and ingestion of microparticles
Repeated use, heat exposure, or mechanical stress (creasing, folding) may cause the coating to flake or powder. Food-contact surfaces in degraded condition can shed particles into wrapped foods.
Ink or dye migration from printed areas
Reynolds Butcher Paper typically carries minimal branding on the wrap itself; no established recalls or reports of ink transfer to food. Printed areas should still avoid direct food contact when possible.
Mold or bacterial growth in slide-cutter housing
The plastic or metal cutting mechanism can trap food residue and humidity, creating microbe growth if not periodically wiped clean. This is a storage and handling issue, not a material hazard.
Bleach or chlorine residues in kraft paper
Unbleached kraft papers like Reynolds Butcher Paper avoid chlorine-based bleaching, making dioxin or organochlorine contamination unlikely. No regulatory alerts or test reports suggest residual bleach in this product.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 42% 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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