Parchment Paper by Kroger · Grease-Resistant Parchment Paper
CVS Total Home Parchment Paper 30 ct
Parchment paper likely coated for grease resistance; PFAS use unclear.
Standard parchment paper requires water and grease-resistant treatment, commonly achieved with fluorochemicals including PFAS. Brand discloses nothing about treatment method or PFAS status.
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Material
silicone-coated paper with grease-resistant treatment
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
CVS Total Home parchment paper is cellulose paper coated with silicone to create a grease and moisture barrier. Silicone itself is considered inert and food-safe by FDA standards when used as a coating. The paper substrate is bleached and may contain minor residues from processing, but no major chemical additives are disclosed on the packaging. The silicone layer is what allows repeated use and non-stick properties without added oils or waxes.
The brand's record and disclosure
CVS Health (the parent company) does not publicly disclose whether their parchment paper contains PFAS-based grease-resistant treatments, which is the primary concern for this product category. No third-party certifications (compostable, chlorine-free, GOTS equivalent) are listed on packaging or typical retail listings. CVS has not published a PFAS elimination commitment for food-contact products, placing them in the silent/undisclosed category. No recalls or safety violations specific to this product line are on public record.
How it compares in its category
Standard parchment papers fall into two coating types: silicone-coated (this product) and sometimes PFAS-treated grease-resistant variants (less common in retail parchment, more common in commercial foodservice). Silicone-coated parchment is the safer mainstream choice and represents the majority of consumer retail offerings. Some premium brands (If You Care, Katbyo) explicitly certify PFAS-free or chlorine-free status, offering more transparency. CVS's lack of disclosure places it in the middle tier: no known harm, but no assurance either.
If you buy it
Use parchment paper at temperatures up to 420F (check package instructions, typically safe to 450F for silicone). Do not use directly on open flame or under the broiler as silicone can break down. Replace sheets after visible wear, discoloration, or if they begin to curl or flake. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat; silicone coatings degrade over time with exposure to light and heat even when not in use.
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.”
Silicone coating integrity and thermal breakdown
Silicone is stable at standard baking temperatures (up to 420-450F), but prolonged exposure to heat, light, or abrasion can cause the coating to degrade, flake, or separate from the paper substrate. No specific data exists for this CVS product brand, but this is a material-class risk for all silicone-coated parchment.
Bleach residues in paper substrate
Most commercial parchment papers are chlorine-bleached. CVS does not disclose whether their paper is ECF (elementally chlorine-free) or TCF (totally chlorine-free). Residual chlorine compounds in food-contact paper are regulated by FDA but may migrate in trace amounts; no public safety incidents reported for retail parchment.
PFAS-based grease resistance treatment (undisclosed risk)
Although many retail parchment papers now use silicone instead of fluorinated coatings, CVS makes no public statement about whether their grease-resistant treatment is PFAS-free. This is a category-wide transparency gap, not unique to CVS, but the lack of disclosure warrants caution if PFAS exposure is a personal priority.
Migration of silicone particles or residues into food
Silicone is FDA-approved as a food-contact substance and is not known to migrate into food under normal baking conditions. No recalls or adverse health reports exist for silicone-coated parchment paper. Risk increases only if coating flakes visibly or is used at temperatures well above product rating.
Microplastics or paper fiber shedding when wet or heated
Paper-based products can shed fibers if damaged or soaked, but parchment is specifically designed to resist moisture and heat. No reports of significant fiber contamination in food from standard use of parchment paper exist for this product or category.
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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