Whole Foods · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
365 by Whole Foods Market, Unbleached Parchment Paper, 72 Sq Ft
Unbleached parchment uses silicone, not Teflon-type coating. Brand silent on PFAS.
Parchment paper typically uses silicone coating rather than Teflon-family coating, posing lower PFAS concern than traditional nonstick. Whole Foods provides no PFAS disclosure; silicone source and processing unknown.
The safe swap
Sam's Club
Member's Mark Heavy Duty Food Service Foil
70/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned its C.
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Material
unbleached paper with 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
This product is unbleached paper (cellulose fiber) with a silicone coating applied to create a non-stick, heat-resistant surface. Silicone is a synthetic polymer that does not release harmful gases when heated to typical baking temperatures (up to 420F) and does not contain Teflon-type coating or PFAS. Unbleached paper retains natural lignin and is not treated with chlorine-based bleaching, which eliminates concerns about bleach residues or dioxin formation during manufacturing.
The brand's record and disclosure
Whole Foods Market (owned by Amazon) does not publicly disclose PFAS testing or certification for their parchment paper line. The brand has made no formal statement on PFAS content in cookware or food-contact products. However, no recalls or safety violations have been documented for this specific product. The choice of silicone coating over Teflon-type coating suggests awareness of PFAS concerns, though the brand has not explicitly claimed PFAS-free status.
How it compares in its category
Silicone-coated parchment is a mainstream alternative to Teflon-type coating-coated (Teflon) versions and is chemically distinct. Unbleached parchment is marketed as a more natural option than bleached varieties, though both are food-safe when used within temperature limits. Most major brands (Reynolds, If You Care, Kirkland) offer similar silicone-coated or unbleached options at comparable price points; this product's value proposition is the Whole Foods private label pricing and organic/natural positioning.
If you buy it
Use this product up to 420F (check packaging for exact limit). Silicone coating is durable and does not degrade or peel under normal baking use. Replace the roll if the coating becomes visibly damaged, discolored, or sticky. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat and strong odors, as silicone can absorb aromatic compounds over time.
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 leaching
Silicone is inert at typical baking temperatures (up to 420F) and is not established to leach into food under normal use. No published studies or recalls document silicone migration from parchment paper into food.
Thermal degradation of coating
Exceeding the product's temperature limit (typically 420F) could theoretically degrade the silicone layer; user error rather than product defect. Risk is low if instructions are followed.
Ink/printing residues on surface
Unbleached parchment may have printed branding or grid markings; these are food-safe inks per FDA guidance for food-contact paper. No hazard reported for this product.
Microplastic or paper fiber migration
Unbleached paper does not shed microplastics (it is cellulose-based, not synthetic plastic). Minimal fiber shedding occurs with standard use, and ingestion of paper fibers carries no established health risk.
Chlorine bleach residues (avoided by unbleached formulation)
Because this product is explicitly unbleached, it does not carry residual chlorine or dioxin concerns associated with chlorine-bleached parchment. This is a design advantage of this specific product.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 55% 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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