Parchment Paper by Market Pantry · Grease-Resistant Parchment Paper
Kitchen Parchment Paper Roll
Parchment paper likely has PFAS-based grease treatment; skip if concerned.
Market Pantry parchment paper uses a grease-resistant coating but does not disclose composition or PFAS status. Conventional parchment typically contains fluorinated compounds; no testing or certification available.
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Material
Silicone-treated bleached paper, grease-resistant coating unknown
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
Market Pantry parchment paper is bleached paper treated with a silicone-based grease-resistant coating. The specific chemistry of that coating is not disclosed by the brand. Silicone itself is generally considered inert, but the surfactants and processing aids used to apply or stabilize it on paper often include PFAS compounds to achieve the non-stick, water-repellent properties consumers expect. This is standard industry practice for parchment paper; the risk lies in migration of those chemicals into food during use, particularly when heated.
The brand's record and disclosure
Market Pantry is a store brand (Target's private label) and does not publish detailed material safety data sheets or PFAS commitments for this product. No recalls or safety controversies specific to this parchment paper are on public record. Target has not taken public stances on PFAS phase-out in food packaging, and the silence on coating composition is typical of the broader parchment paper industry, which has largely avoided third-party testing or certification for PFAS content.
How it compares in its category
Most conventional parchment papers sold at retail (including well-known brands like If You Care, Reynolds, and store labels) use similar silicone or fluorocarbon-based coatings and carry the same PFAS uncertainty. PFAS-free certified alternatives exist (e.g., some brands certified by third parties) but are less common and more expensive. Unbleached parchment carries marginally lower chemical load but does not eliminate the grease-coating question. Silicone baking mats are an alternative if PFAS is a primary concern, though they have their own durability and off-gassing considerations.
If you buy it
Use at temperatures below 450°F to minimize migration risk; parchment is rated to 420-450°F depending on the product, but heating drives extraction of coating residues. Do not reuse sheets for multiple bakes. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent polymer degradation. Replace rolls annually or if the surface becomes discolored, torn, or sticky. For acidic or fatty foods (e.g., citrus, cheese, oils), consider alternatives like silicone mats or ceramic bakeware to reduce migration exposure.
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
Silicone-treated parchment paper typically relies on PFAS-based surfactants or processing residues to achieve its non-stick properties. Migration into fatty or heated foods is plausible but depends on coating type and temperature. Manufacturer does not disclose coating specifics.
Bleaching residues and chlorine byproducts
Bleached paper may contain traces of chlorine compounds (e.g., dioxins, chlorine dioxide residues) depending on manufacturing. Levels are typically regulated and low in food-contact paper, but unbleached alternatives carry less historical chemical burden.
Microplastics from coating degradation
Repeated heating and mechanical stress can degrade the silicone coating, releasing fine particles into food. This risk is low for occasional use but increases with reuse or high-temperature applications.
Migration of silicone oligomers
Even non-PFAS silicone coatings can shed low-molecular-weight oligomers under heat, especially into fatty foods. The health significance is unclear, but the phenomenon is documented in food-contact polymer research.
Thermal breakdown of coating at high temperatures
Above 450°F, silicone and associated binders may begin to decompose, releasing volatile organic compounds and potentially reactive intermediates. This is a use-condition hazard, not an intrinsic product defect.
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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bleached paper with silicone coating
Lower concern; PFAS-free claim but unverified by third party.
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