Parchment Paper by Market Pantry · Grease-Resistant Parchment Paper
Parchment Paper
Skip; parchment coating composition not disclosed by brand
Market Pantry parchment paper uses a grease-resistant coating but does not disclose its composition or PFAS status. Consider brands that explicitly verify PFAS-free coatings.
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Material
Cellulose paper with unspecified silicone or polymer 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
Market Pantry parchment paper is cellulose (wood pulp) coated with an unspecified silicone or polymer layer. The coating prevents sticking and grease penetration, but the brand does not disclose whether this is silicone, synthetic polymer, or hybrid. This opacity is the primary safety concern: without knowing the coating chemistry, you cannot assess leaching risk at different temperatures or the presence of processing additives like release agents or slip compounds.
The brand's record and disclosure
Market Pantry (Target's private label) provides minimal material transparency on this product. The packaging does not specify the coating type, processing chemicals, or certification status. No published testing, third-party certifications (e.g., FDA compliance statements), or PFAS testing results are available in public records. This silence is typical for mass-market private labels but contrasts with competitors who voluntarily disclose coating type (e.g., 'silicone-coated').
How it compares in its category
Parchment paper is broadly safer than plastic wrap (which can leach plasticizers) and comparable to unbleached alternatives in thermal stability. However, products with disclosed silicone coatings (e.g., If You Care, Unbleached by Baking) allow users to assess known limits. Market Pantry's refusal to specify the coating places it in the middle tier of category transparency, below disclosed-silicone brands but above low-cost imported papers with no labeling.
If you buy it
Keep temperatures below 420-450°F; most parchment coatings degrade or release volatiles above this range. Replace immediately if you see browning, flaking, or brittleness at the edges (signs of coating breakdown). Do not reuse the same sheet multiple times or for prolonged storage; coating can wear through. For high-heat or repeated-use applications (e.g., bread baking), consider a disclosed-silicone or ceramic alternative.
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.”
Polymer/silicone coating leaching (unspecified composition)
Without disclosure of the coating chemistry, the risk of heat-driven migration of oligomers or additives cannot be ruled out. At temperatures above 425°F, unknown coatings may release compounds into fatty or acidic foods.
Thermal degradation of coating
All polymer and silicone parchment coatings degrade over time and with heat exposure. Market Pantry provides no stated temperature ceiling, so users may exceed the safe limit without knowing it.
Residual processing chemicals in cellulose or coating
Bleached cellulose paper and polymer coatings may retain trace solvents, slip agents, or vulcanization by-products. Lack of certifications (e.g., FDA food-contact attestation) means these have not been independently verified to be absent or below thresholds.
Microparticles or flaking from aged or worn coating
Parchment paper coatings are known to flake or shed particles if creased, crumpled, or overheated. Once ingested, these are food contaminants. Market Pantry does not provide guidance on when to discard.
Bleach residue or chlorine compounds in paper substrate
Most commercial parchment is bleached; residual chlorine or dioxin is highly unlikely if manufactured under US food-safety rules, but the brand does not confirm bleach type or residual testing.
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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