Parchment Paper by Market Pantry · Grease-Resistant Parchment Paper
Reynolds Kitchens Parchment Paper
Skip. Grease-resistant coating likely contains PFAS.
Parchment paper typically uses silicone or wax coatings. Market Pantry makes no PFAS disclosure. Grease-resistant food packaging often contains PFAS; uncoated parchment alternatives exist.
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Material
bleached paper with non-stick silicone 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
Reynolds Kitchens Parchment Paper (and Market Pantry variant) is bleached paper with a heat-resistant silicone non-stick coating. Silicone coatings on food-contact parchment are standard industry practice and provide the non-stick function, but the formulation process often involves PFAS compounds to achieve water and grease resistance. The bleaching process itself is not a safety concern at modern standards, but the coating composition is the critical unknown here.
The brand's record and disclosure
Reynolds and Market Pantry (a Roundy's private label) do not publicly disclose coating chemistry or PFAS content for their parchment products. Neither brand has published certifications such as FDA Microwave Safe declarations specific to PFAS avoidance, nor have they responded to consumer PFAS inquiries in published statements. This silence on a well-documented industry concern is a transparency gap.
How it compares in its category
Most conventional parchment papers (including Reynolds and store brands) use silicone coatings that may contain PFAS; alternatives like uncoated greaseproof paper or silicone-free options exist but are less common in mainstream retail. Some specialty brands (e.g., If You Care) explicitly market PFAS-free formulations, making this product's silence more notable. Parchment is safer than plastic wrap for most cooking but carries this coating uncertainty.
If you buy it
Use at temperatures below 420F (the typical silicone stability threshold); do not use under direct broiler flame or in prolonged oven duty above 450F, as coating degradation risk rises. Replace sheets if you notice discoloration, flaking, or odor. For acidic or fatty foods (tomato sauce, cheese), minimize contact time to reduce any microscopic coating contact. Consider rotating to explicitly PFAS-free parchment for frequent or high-heat cooking.
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 silicone coating
Silicone non-stick coatings on food-contact parchment commonly use PFAS as a manufacturing or performance aid. No public testing or declaration from Reynolds or Market Pantry confirms absence.
Coating degradation and microparticulate release
Silicone coatings can degrade under sustained high heat (above 450F) or mechanical abrasion (cutting, folding). Microscopic particle release into food has not been documented for this product but is a material class concern.
Bleaching residues
Chlorine-based bleaching used in modern parchment production is rinsed and does not leave actionable residues on food-contact surfaces at regulatory levels.
Thermal stability at typical cooking temperatures
Below 420F, silicone coatings on parchment are stable and do not release volatile compounds into food. No recalls or reported harm for normal oven use below this threshold.
Adhesion loss or coating flaking
Repeated use, mechanical damage, or high moisture can weaken the silicone-to-paper bond over time. Visual inspection before use is the primary control.
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.
Safer alternatives in Grease-Resistant Parchment Paper
Parchment Paper by Kroger
If You Care Parchment Baking Sheets
bleached paper with silicone coating
Lower concern; PFAS-free claim but unverified by third party.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Parchment Paper by Market Pantry
PaperChef Parchment Sheet Pre-Cut - Case of 12 - 1 each
silicone-coated paper, heat-resistant polymer coating
Standard parchment; lower PFAS risk than non-stick cookware.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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