Parchment Paper by Kroger · Grease-Resistant Parchment Paper
Great Value Non-Stick Parchment Paper Roll
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry or PFAS status.
Parchment paper's non-stick coating composition is not publicly disclosed by Kroger. No third-party testing or PFAS claims available to assess safety.
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Material
paper with non-stick coating, composition unspecified
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed
Marketed non-stick without stating the coating chemistry.
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
Great Value parchment paper is bleached cellulose paper with an unspecified non-stick coating. The coating's chemistry is not disclosed on packaging or Kroger's website, which is a significant gap since non-stick parchment coatings typically use silicone, wax, or historically Teflon-type coating-based compounds. Without manufacturer transparency, you cannot confirm whether the coating is silicone (safest), plant-based wax (safe), or fluorinated (PFAS risk). The paper substrate itself poses minimal risk, but the coating is the entire safety question here.
The brand's record and disclosure
Kroger's Great Value brand does not publicly disclose parchment coating chemistry or PFAS testing results for this product. Kroger has made general sustainability commitments but has not issued category-specific material transparency statements for non-stick food-contact products. No recalls or safety violations are on record for this specific parchment roll. The silent stance on coating composition is the core concern, as major competitors (If You Care, Kirkland) explicitly state their non-stick formulations.
How it compares in its category
Parchment paper as a category is generally lower-risk than non-stick cookware or plastic film, because it contacts food only briefly and typically at moderate temperatures. Great Value's opaque coating formula puts it behind competitors who disclose silicone (If You Care) or beeswax (Greenline) coatings. It is comparable in price and function to store brands from other retailers, most of which also lack full disclosure, making this a category-wide transparency issue rather than a Kroger-specific failure.
If you buy it
Use this parchment only up to 420 degrees Fahrenheit (manufacturer recommendation typically 420-450F for parchment; heat above this risks coating degradation or fume release if Teflon-type coating is present). Replace the roll if you notice coating peeling, discoloration, or any odor when heated. Do not use in direct contact with very acidic foods (vinegar, citrus) for extended periods, as acidity can degrade coatings. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent premature coating breakdown.
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.”
Non-stick coating degradation with heat
Unknown coating chemistry means heat threshold is ambiguous. If the coating includes any Teflon-type coating-like Teflon-family coating, heating above safe limits could release fumes; silicone or wax coatings are stable but may degrade and shed particles if overheated.
Coating leachables into fatty foods
Fat and oil can accelerate migration of coating polymers or slip agents into food. Without knowing whether the coating is silicone, wax, or fluorinated, the leach risk cannot be quantified, but contact with fatty foods (meats, butter) should be brief.
Microparticle shedding from worn coating
Repeated use at high temperatures or mechanical wear (crumpling, scrubbing) can cause coating flecking. Particles are likely non-toxic (silicone or wax), but ingestion of coating debris is still undesirable and indicates replacement is needed.
Bleaching residues in paper substrate
Food-grade parchment is typically chlorine-free or TCF (totally chlorine-free) bleached in the U.S., but Kroger does not specify; any residual bleach is minimal and not documented as a concern for parchment in this category.
PFAS in non-stick coating
Coating chemistry is not disclosed; older or low-cost non-stick parchment formulations may include fluorinated compounds. This is the primary reason for the PFAS grade of 20/100 and the information gap that prevents a buy recommendation.
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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