Which type/brand of parchment paper is safe for baking?

[TKP]

Hello,

Could anyone kindly cite examples of specific brands and types of parchment paper that they have safely used for baking? I have the Walmart brand Great Value Unbleached Compostable Parchment paper. Is this safe for making cheesecake in non-coated aluminum springform pans? There were a bunch of other name-brands as well on the shelf, but all them were bleached.
Great Value Unbleached Compostable Parchment Paper, 50 Sq ft - Walmart.com

I see conflicting info wherein some say parchment paper is safe while others say it is not. I also read that there are 2 types - stationery parchment and culinary parchment. I assume we're focused on just the culinary type here. Within this category, is there a specific version that's bird-safe? Example brands, please?

Thank you,
TKP

 

[Pixiebeak]

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[Xoetix]

I've been using that same brand of parchment for baking, but I'll be honest - it's never occurred to me that parchment might not be safe, in general.

I'd be interested to see others thoughts!

 

[Shannan]

It is my understanding that some of the brands are now coating their. parchment with nonstick chemicals. I have been wondering too which brands are safe. I now only use it very very sparingly because I am not sure about my brand (bought it at Costco) and when I do use it, I always run the vent fan. I sure would like to know what brand is absolutely safe.

 

[Zara]

It is very interesting how things we would have never even imagined to be dangerous to our birds are now seeming questionable. Just like the paper straws

 

[Shannan]

It is very interesting how things we would have never even imagined to be dangerous to our birds are now seeming questionable. Just like the paper straws

I agree. I used to not worry at all with Walter but now I am absolutely Paranoid with the conure. I question everything. I think there should be a law that requires a warning if it could be dangerous to birds (and other pets)

 

[Parutti]

I looked into this before I had birds, when my city started compost pickup. I switched to the If You Care brand then because it was my best local option for their rules, but can't remember what other brands were also ok. I found this blog post that lists some findings of a few brands -

Parchment paper / likelihood of PFAS

(The Kirkland and Reynolds versions they list aren't the compostable versions - I wonder if those are also silicone coated rather than PFAS) . For years I thought baker's paper was coated in silicone and parchment paper was only paper, and was disappointed to find out I was totally wrong.

I have Nordicware sheet pans that clean up well with scrubbing, so I've been trying to use less liner at all. I mostly use recycled aluminum foil for roasting things like squash that tend to burn on the pan, and save the parchment for baking.

 

[Pixiebeak]

I looked into this before I had birds, when my city started compost pickup. I switched to the If You Care brand then because it was my best local option for their rules, but can't remember what other brands were also ok. I found this blog post that lists some findings of a few brands -

Parchment paper / likelihood of PFAS

(The Kirkland and Reynolds versions they list aren't the compostable versions - I wonder if those are also silicone coated rather than PFAS) . For years I thought baker's paper was coated in silicone and parchment paper was only paper, and was disappointed to find out I was totally wrong.

I have Nordicware sheet pans that clean up well with scrubbing, so I've been trying to use less liner at all. I mostly use recycled aluminum foil for roasting things like squash that tend to burn on the pan, and save the parchment for baking.

Wow on that link!!! What a great and scary article. Thanks for sharing

 

[Shannan]

That article was very informational. I don't use parchment paper very often and now I will use it even less. Its getting harder and harder to find natural products without chemicals.....

 

[Coco's Dad]

Amazon.com

I’m not a scientist. It says what it says. Adequate ventilation while cooking helps and unless you’re a professional baker or you burn everything you cook, you’re probably going to be fine.

 

[Shezbug]

Amazon.com

I’m not a scientist. It says what it says. Adequate ventilation while cooking helps and unless you’re a professional baker or you burn everything you cook, you’re probably going to be fine.

Probably going to be fine is a rather big chance that is totally unnecessary to take with the life of a loved one...

 

[Coco's Dad]

I was referring to the Amazon product, not the study of the paper. And I stand by what I said, adequate ventilation and not burning what you cook will help too.

 

[Shannan]

To be honest I really don't use parchment paper very often and until recently I used waxed paper for most things. That being said, does anyone know about the silicone cooking mats as they claim to be a replacement for parchment paper and are reusable. I think I will stick with my cast iron and stoneware and be done with it.

 

[Shezbug]

To be honest I really don't use parchment paper very often and until recently I used waxed paper for most things. That being said, does anyone know about the silicone cooking mats as they claim to be a replacement for parchment paper and are reusable. I think I will stick with my cast iron and stoneware and be done with it.

I do not use baking paper even though there is a roll of it in my cupboard and has been for nearly ever and a day. I have silicone baking sheets, various cake forms and cupcake forms and even a silicone bag for the oven and we use them all the time, ours are good quality silicone as I would not be game to use the cheaper silicone.

 

[TKP]

Thank you everyone for sharing your thoughts