Parchment Plus · Grease-Resistant Paper Goods
Big Green Egg Butcher Paper
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Butcher paper requires grease resistance, typically achieved with fluorinated coatings. Brand makes no PFAS claims or disclosures. Lab testing unavailable from public sources.
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Material
paper with grease-resistant treatment (likely fluorinated)
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
Parchment Plus butcher paper is cellulose-based paper treated with a fluorinated grease-resistant coating to repel meat juices and fats during storage and transport. The fluorinated treatment is the industry standard for butcher paper but the specific chemistry (chain length, type of fluorocarbon) is not disclosed by the brand. This coating is designed to prevent oil migration through the paper but creates the PFAS concern that dominates the safety profile of this product.
The brand's record and disclosure
Parchment Plus has not publicly disclosed the specific fluorochemicals or PFAS content in their butcher paper formulation. No third-party certifications (such as certification for PFAS-free or fluorochemical-free status) are documented for this product line. The brand's silence on fluorinated treatment chemistry is typical of the butcher paper industry but limits consumer ability to assess migration risk.
How it compares in its category
Most commercial butcher paper relies on fluorinated coatings for grease resistance; untreated or wax-coated alternatives exist but are less effective at moisture and fat barriers. Parchment Plus occupies the mainstream market segment where fluorination is standard practice. Consumers seeking PFAS-free options are limited to specialty suppliers with explicit non-fluorinated claims (rare in this category).
If you buy it
Use this paper for short-term wrapping (days to weeks in refrigerator) rather than extended freezer storage, as prolonged contact may increase migration risk. Do not use for hot foods, smoking, or direct contact with meat at elevated temperatures. Replace rolls every 1-2 years and do not reuse for fresh food if the coating visibly degrades. If seeking to minimize PFAS exposure, request brand confirmation of fluorochemical type or switch to brands explicitly marketing PFAS-free butcher paper.
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.”
Fluorinated grease-resistant coating (PFAS precursor class)
Butcher paper with fluorinated treatment is known to contain or shed PFAS compounds; migration into fatty foods during storage is a documented concern, though specific migration rates for this product are not publicly available.
Coating degradation and particle shedding
As the fluorinated coating ages or is exposed to moisture and fat, microscopic particles or coating fragments may shed into contact with food; no data on Parchment Plus coating durability or shelf stability exists in public records.
Thermal release of coating components
Direct contact with warm or hot foods (above room temperature) may accelerate chemical migration from the fluorinated layer; typical food-contact temperatures are not specified in product documentation.
Ink or printing residues (if product is printed)
No documented recall or safety issue with Parchment Plus printing inks; standard food-contact inks should comply with FDA limits, but ingredient transparency is not available.
Chlorine bleaching or pulp processing residues
No specific contamination reported for this brand; bleached kraft paper may contain trace chlorine compounds, but this is below regulatory concern for short-term food contact.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 52% 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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