Parchment Paper by Market Pantry · Grease-Resistant Parchment Paper
Stock Your Home Unbleached Parchment Paper Sheets Pop Up Parchment Paper Sheets for Baking
Lower concern unbleached parchment, but coating source undisclosed.
Unbleached parchment paper typically uses silicone or wax-based coatings rather than fluorinated compounds. Manufacturer does not disclose coating chemistry or PFAS testing.
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Material
unbleached paper with standard grease-resistant 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
This product is cellulose paper (wood fiber) treated with a grease-resistant coating, typically silicone or wax-based. Unbleached paper means no chlorine bleach was used during processing, reducing exposure to bleach residues and chlorinated byproducts. The coating prevents oil and moisture from penetrating during baking, a functional necessity that does not inherently pose chemical hazard at normal baking temperatures (up to 420°F for most parchment).
The brand's record and disclosure
Market Pantry (Target's house brand) maintains minimal public disclosure on parchment coating chemistry. No recalls, certifications, or established safety controversies are on record for this product line. The brand does not advertise PFAS-free status, and coating source remains undisclosed, making independent verification of non-fluorinated compounds impossible from public information.
How it compares in its category
Unbleached parchment occupies the middle ground: safer than legacy chlorine-bleached varieties, but less transparent than premium brands (e.g., If You Care, Kirkland Signature) that explicitly certify coating chemistry and PFAS absence. Pop-up sheet format is standard convenience packaging with no added safety implications beyond roll or sheet form.
If you buy it
Use at temperatures below 420°F to avoid coating degradation and potential fume release. Do not reuse sheets after heavy browning or charring; discard and replace. Standard storage in a cool, dry place; no special handling required. This product is single-use disposable; do not microwave or use in direct flame.
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.”
Coating degradation and fume release at high temperature
Unbleached parchment coatings (typically silicone or hydrocarbon-based) remain stable below 420°F but may off-gas or degrade if exposed to direct flame or extended oven temperatures above 450°F. No documented incidents for Market Pantry brand specifically, but risk is inherent to all parchment products at extreme heat.
Bleach residue and chlorine byproducts (lower risk: unbleached)
Unbleached designation eliminates chlorine-based processing, so legacy chlorine byproducts (dioxins, AOX) are not a concern. Typical for unbleached parchment across all brands.
Coating leachables (silicone, wax, or hydrocarbon compounds) into food
Coating source is undisclosed by Market Pantry. Silicone coatings are generally stable at normal baking temperatures; wax coatings are food-grade but may micro-shed. No published test data for this specific product, so leaching cannot be ruled out at thermal extremes or with acidic/fatty foods.
Allergen cross-contamination or non-food contaminants
No recalls or reported contamination events for Market Pantry parchment paper. Manufacturing standards for food contact paper are regulated by FDA; no brand-specific red flags identified.
Microplastics or synthetic particulate shed
Cellulose-based parchment does not generate microplastics during normal use. Coating shed under standard baking is not reported as a risk factor for food-contact paper products.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 62% 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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