Parchment Plus · Grease-Resistant Paper Goods
Member's Mark Unbleached Parchment Paper 205 sq. ft. 2 pk.
Unbleached parchment typically lower concern, but coating details undisclosed.
Parchment paper requires a non-stick or water-resistant coating, likely silicone or wax-based. Brand does not disclose coating composition or PFAS status, limiting certainty.
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Material
Unbleached paper with silicone or wax 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
Member's Mark unbleached parchment is paper pulp (unbleached = no chlorine processing) coated with either silicone or food-grade wax. Unbleached status reduces exposure to chlorine byproducts like dioxins, a minor advantage over standard bleached parchment. The silicone or wax coating prevents food contact with raw paper fibers and enables nonstick performance. No added fluorocarbons or Teflon-type coating are claimed on the label, which is typical for parchment (unlike Teflon-coated cookware).
The brand's record and disclosure
Parchment Plus (Member's Mark parent label under Walmart) does not publicly disclose detailed coating chemistry or third-party certifications (FSC, compostability, etc.). No recalls for this product line are on record. The brand has not made explicit statements about PFAS avoidance in parchment products, leaving coating composition unclear. For a private-label commodity product, disclosure is minimal but consistent with market norms for this category.
How it compares in its category
Unbleached parchment ranks in the mid-to-lower risk segment; it avoids the dioxin legacy of older bleached versions. Major alternatives include parchment from If You Care (certified compostable, marketed PFAS-free but pricier) and Kirkland/store brands with similar or less disclosure. Silicone-coated parchment is chemically more stable than wax-coated variants at higher heat. Member's Mark positions as a budget option with no visible premium safety claims, making it a reasonable mainstream choice.
If you buy it
Use for dry or moist foods; parchment is rated safe to approximately 420F (215C), above which coating may off-gas or degrade. Do not use directly over open flame or under a broiler. Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight to prevent wax or silicone coating brittleness. Replace rolls if coating visibly flakes, darkens, or odor appears during use. Single-use product; no maintenance required.
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.”
Silicone coating stability at heat
Standard silicone coatings on parchment are stable below 420F but may begin releasing trace silicone oligomers if overheated. Real-world home use rarely exceeds this threshold; risk is low with normal baking.
Wax coating composition (if applicable)
If Member's Mark uses food-grade mineral or soy wax instead of silicone, composition is not disclosed. Mineral wax carries minimal toxicity risk; soy wax is considered food-safe. Specific coating type is not stated on available product labeling.
Bleaching byproducts (dioxins, chlorine compounds)
Unbleached status eliminates concern for chlorine-processing residues like dioxins that can persist in bleached parchment. Testing for legacy contamination in this product is not on public record, but unbleached avoids the primary source.
Microplastic or fiber shedding into food
Parchment coating (silicone or wax) prevents paper fiber contact with food, eliminating microplastic ingestion from normal use. Shedding would only occur if coating is visibly damaged or at extreme temperatures.
Ink or printing contaminants on packaging exterior
The product is sold in a paper box; external printing inks are not food-contact surfaces. No specific recalls or contamination reports for Member's Mark parchment packaging inks exist in public records.
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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