Kotkamills · Butcher & Deli Paper
PK Grills Butcher Paper
Butcher paper with grease treatment; PFAS status unclear from brand.
PK Grills butcher paper is kraft-based with water and grease resistance, typical for BBQ use. Kotkamills has not disclosed PFAS content or sourcing of the coating treatment. Standard precaution: contact brand directly or use uncoated alternatives if concerned.
The safe swap
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Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
70/100 safety
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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
PK Grills Butcher Paper is kraft paper, a mechanically processed wood pulp substrate, with a grease-resistant coating applied to one or both sides. The coating is what enables the paper to repel fats and oils without immediate breakdown, making it suitable for wrapping meat and fatty foods. The composition of this grease-resistant treatment is not publicly disclosed by Kotkamills or PK Grills, which is the primary safety concern for this product category, as such coatings have historically relied on fluorinated compounds (PFAS) to achieve water and oil repellency.
The brand's record and disclosure
Kotkamills (the paper manufacturer) and PK Grills (the brand under which this product is sold) do not publicly declare whether their grease-resistant coating contains PFAS, and no independent certification (such as GOTS, FDA premarket notification, or third-party PFAS testing) has been located for this specific product. Neither brand has issued a public statement committing to PFAS-free formulations or providing safety data sheets to consumers. This silence is typical in the butcher paper category but represents a gap in transparency compared to brands that explicitly certify PFAS-free status.
How it compares in its category
Most commercial butcher paper products use either fluorinated grease-resistant coatings (PFAS-based) or silicone-based alternatives, with PFAS-treated paper being the historical standard due to cost and performance. Some newer competitors market PFAS-free versions using silicone or bio-based coatings, though they are typically more expensive and less widely available. PK Grills/Kotkamills does not claim PFAS-free status, placing it in the conventional tier where PFAS presence cannot be ruled out without direct testing or brand disclosure.
If you buy it
Use this paper for short-term wrapping (hours to a few days in the refrigerator) rather than extended storage or freezing, as prolonged contact between fatty foods and coated paper increases the window for potential migration. Do not use this paper to wrap food that will be heated, smoked, or grilled; the coating may degrade or volatilize under high temperatures. Replace the paper before visible wear or grease saturation occurs. Store the paper roll in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent premature coating degradation.
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 (fluorinated compounds)
The grease-resistant coating on butcher paper commonly contains PFAS historically; Kotkamills/PK Grills do not disclose the coating chemistry, leaving PFAS presence unconfirmed but plausible based on category norms and lack of explicit PFAS-free certification.
Migration of coating compounds into fatty foods
Any coating on the paper surface can migrate into high-fat foods (meat, oils) through prolonged contact, especially if the coating is weakly bonded or begins to degrade; risk increases with storage duration and food fat content.
Thermal degradation of coating during cooking
Fluorinated grease-resistant coatings on paper are not designed for direct heat exposure; if used to wrap food on a grill or in an oven, the coating may degrade or release volatiles, particularly above 350F (177C).
Microplastics or coating fragments in food
No specific recalls or reports of fragments from this product have been located; however, worn or degraded paper coatings can theoretically shed particles into food if the paper tears or deteriorates during use.
Bleach residues or processing chemicals in kraft substrate
Kraft paper is typically chlorine-free or elemental chlorine-free (ECF) in modern production; no specific contamination has been reported for Kotkamills kraft, and food-contact kraft paper generally meets FDA standards for processing residues.
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.
Safer alternatives in Butcher & Deli Paper
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Safeseal
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