Paper Mart · Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
Deli Paper Sheets
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
Deli paper typically uses grease-resistant coating to prevent oil penetration. Paper Mart does not publicly disclose coating type or PFAS status, raising concern for fluorinated treatment common in food contact packaging.
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Material
paper with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
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
Deli paper sheets are cellulose-based with a grease-resistant coating applied to one or both sides. The coating chemistry is not specified by Paper Mart and is industry-standard practice typically fluorocarbon (PFAS) or silicone-based. The paper substrate itself poses no inherent toxicity risk; the concern centers entirely on the coating's composition and migration into fatty foods or under heat.
The brand's record and disclosure
Paper Mart does not publicly disclose coating chemistry, PFAS content, or third-party testing for this product line. No recalls, safety controversies, or certifications (e.g., PFOA-free, GOTS, or NSF) are on record. The brand's silence on coating ingredients is typical of smaller packaging suppliers but prevents independent safety assessment of this specific product.
How it compares in its category
Grease-resistant deli paper is a commodity category where most competitors also use undisclosed coatings. Premium alternatives (e.g., Bagcraft Ecosafe) market PFAS-free or silicone-based coatings with third-party verification. Paper Mart's product lacks this transparency and sits in the mid-market segment where coating chemistry is a consumer blind spot.
If you buy it
Limit use to room-temperature or briefly chilled foods; do not use for hot deli items, oven heating, or microwave use, which increase coating migration risk. Replace sheets if visible grease saturation occurs or coating visibly degrades. Store in a cool, dry location to prevent moisture-induced coating breakdown. Request coating specification from the supplier; brand responsiveness to disclosure requests is a quality signal for future purchases.
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.”
Grease-resistant coating leaching (non-PFAS migration)
Unspecified coating may include fluorocarbon or silicone compounds. Heat, fatty foods, and acidic items can increase migration into food; risk is highest if coating degrades or is applied unevenly.
Paper pulp contaminants (chlorine bleaching residues)
No record of Paper Mart disclosing pulp sourcing or bleaching method. Chlorine-bleached paper may contain trace dioxins; food-contact grade certification would mitigate this, but is not mentioned.
Coating degradation and flaking
Unspecified coating durability; poor storage, moisture, or repeated contact with hot/oily foods may cause flaking or loss of grease resistance over time, requiring frequent replacement.
Indirect PFAS exposure pathway
Industry standard for grease-resistant food paper heavily relies on PFAS compounds. Paper Mart's silence on this is a strong signal that PFAS-containing coating is probable, making this a secondary vector for PFAS ingestion via food contact.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 35% 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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