Koppers · Grease-Resistant Butcher Paper
Peachy's BBQ Butcher Paper Roll
Standard BBQ butcher paper; waterproofing source unclear, no disclosure.
Koppers Peachy's BBQ paper likely uses standard silicone or wax coating for grease resistance. Brand does not disclose PFAS status; water-repellent treatment origins unknown.
The safe swap
Hardin Simmons
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70/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned its C.
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Material
kraft paper, likely silicone and/or 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
Peachy's BBQ Butcher Paper is kraft paper (bleached or unbleached cellulose fibers) coated with a water and grease barrier. Koppers does not publicly disclose whether this barrier is silicone-based, wax-based, or contains fluorinated compounds (PFAS). The coating is essential for preventing meat juices from soaking through during smoking and storage, but the chemistry of that coating determines whether any migration into food is possible, especially when exposed to heat or acidic meat.
The brand's record and disclosure
Koppers is a private-label supplier; Peachy's is a consumer-facing brand with minimal online transparency about material sourcing or testing. No published certifications (e.g., FDA food-contact compliance statements, PFAS-free claims, or third-party testing) are readily available. The brand has not issued public statements on PFAS use or phaseout plans, which is typical for mid-market butcher paper suppliers but leaves uncertainty about waterproofing chemistry.
How it compares in its category
Most commercial BBQ butcher papers (Kraft, Costco, Harley, Stubbs) share similar kraft-plus-coating designs with non-disclosed barriers. Peachy's pricing and availability suggest it is a standard commodity product without premium certifications. Some competitors (e.g., If You Care, some organic brands) offer wax-only or silicone-only alternatives with published claims, but Peachy's does not market itself as differentiated on safety grounds.
If you buy it
Use for room-temperature and moderate-heat smoking (under 275°F continuous exposure). Do not reuse; replace after each cook. Keep rolls in cool, dry storage to prevent moisture and coating degradation. If coating appears visibly cracked, peeling, or discolored, discard the roll. Avoid prolonged contact with acidic marinades or wet meat before wrapping; pat meat dry first to minimize leachate pressure on the barrier.
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 waterproofing coating
Waterproofing chemistry is undisclosed. Fluorinated polymers (Teflon-type coating, PVDF) are used by some manufacturers; non-fluorinated wax or silicone are alternatives. No recall or test report specific to Peachy's exists, but the lack of transparency is the core risk.
Silicone or wax migration at high heat
If silicone-coated, sustained heat above 300°F may accelerate leaching of cyclic siloxanes into fatty meat. If wax-coated, degradation is slower but possible. FDA-approved food-contact silicones and waxes carry low acute risk, but long-term dietary exposure data is limited.
Chlorine residues from kraft paper bleaching
Bleached kraft paper may contain trace dioxins or chlorinated organics if processing is poor. No specific report against Peachy's or Koppers exists; FDA oversight of bleaching is established but third-party testing is rare for commodity products.
Ink or printing contaminants (if printed)
Peachy's roll carries printed branding; if inks migrate during storage or low-heat contact, heavy metals or volatile organics could transfer. No test data available; this is a general kraft-paper printing risk, not Peachy's-specific.
Coating degradation and flaking into food
Repeated moisture exposure, aging, or temperature cycling can cause silicone or wax coatings to crack or shed. Visual inspection before use is the only practical safeguard; once flaking is visible, the roll should be discarded.
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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