Many people believe that food packaging is a thing that is easily replaceable or doesn’t carry any significance - Wax Paper Global is here to change that narrative and bring a revolution to everyday food packaging with its greaseproof paper sheets.
Have you ever wondered how your food remains safe and survives the trip home without turning your bag into an oil painting? Behind every clean hand and a surface there is a quiet little hero working in silence doing all the heavy-lifting.
Our greaseproof paper is among those unsung heroes of the food world. A high-quality wood-pulp is selected for greaseproof paper which is then refined intensely. Refinement is important as the more refined the pulp is, the less porous the end product would be. The refined pulp is spread across on fine screens where water is drained out. Heavy rollers press the sheet and remove the remaining water which enhances the fibre structure. Some greaseproof as an additional step goes through supercalendaring process.
For intricate details on the thickness, grammage, and other technical specs of the greaseproof paper consider our other blog “What is greaseproof paper? How it is manufactured? And get all the necessary details regarding our custom printed greaseproof paper.
Although both greaseproof and parchment paper share a lot of qualities especially in the line of grease resistance and sustainability. Still a lot of significant differences exist between the two.
Greaseproof and parchment paper share similarities in their outlook, often confusing people between the two. Both papers are thin and lightweight with matte and soft finish. But a distinction needs to be made for the customers to better use both according to their strengths and purpose.
The greaseproof paper contains highly refined cellulose fibres giving paper a natural oil resistant property whereas parchment paper is silicone-coated. This gives both papers distinctive qualities. These are highlighted briefly in the table below.
| Feature | Greaseproof Paper | Parchment Paper |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Resistant | Preferred for wrapping medium to moderate hot food, not oven friendly, or suitable for high heat contact | Has exceptional heat resistance and can be used in oven |
| Non-Stick Capability | With no coating - Low, food may stick | Coating available - High, the food doesn’t stick |
| Custom Printing | Gives vibrant print and ideal for premium-branded wraps | Can be custom printed but but rarely used for printing |
| Coating | No coating - naturally oil resistant | Silicone-coated - for better non-stick performance |
| Uses | Wrapping and serving food, customized branding | Ideal for oven cooking, baking, and roasting |
In the food paper world, wax paper is like a raincoat. Its defining feature is the wax coating which gives it immense protection against water and oils, but at the same time makes it weak towards heat. It acts like chocolate in a sauna, it softens and melts easily.
Greaseproof paper is like a minimalist cousin of wax paper, it's simple but extremely strong and durable. Its uncoated surface makes it look a bit more like a normal paper with a more breathable and natural surface.
Greaseproof paper has a quick compostability ratio and is more eco-friendly because of the absence of any coatings that don't interfere in its compostability. While wax paper takes a little long to break down but is equally eco-friendly in terms of raw material and coatings used upon it.
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Although greaseproof paper is not recommended for long-term heat exposure , it still has capacity to endure up to 220°C (428°F) and can be used in the microwave for heating and reheating purposes.
If a greaseproof paper is treated and coated, a high chance is present that the paper would melt and stick to the surface. The uncoated paper, made from premium-grade material, is suitable for short or moderate heating. More information on greaseproof paper’s microwave ability can be found in here: “can greaseproof paper go in the microwave”
Many people wonder if greaseproof can be doubled as a baking paper. The clear answer - No, it is not designed for non-stick, high-heat baking the way parchment paper is. Greaseproof paper when exposed to oven temperatures, gets curled and darkened. It doesn’t have the capacity to save your food from sticking to the surface. To understand in more detail when it’s safe and when it’s not, check out our guide on “can greaseproof paper be used for baking”
Not really, but sometimes it can prove to be beneficial and is a smart move.
You can easily skip greaseproof paper when you are baking cookies, muffins, brownies, or cakes under moderate heat. You also don’t need greaseproof paper when you are using a premium-grade, high-quality silicone bakeware or a mold.
Greaseproof paper can help to achieve a clean surface and edges. Greaseproof paper can be used as a liner to create handles that make removal of cakes, brownies, or baked goods very easy. Greaseproof paper can act as a protective sheet, as greasy food can leave stubborn films on your silicone bakeware.
Yes, but with a very limited and careful use. A typical air fryer often reaches 180-200°C (356-392°F). Meanwhile a simple greaseproof paper can handle around 120-150°C (248-302°F). These temperatures are again bearable for the greaseproof paper for a short period.
A greaseproof paper can only be used in the air fryer if one person is cooking at a low to medium temperature. Never use greaseproof paper in an air fryer when cooking at a temperature above 150°C (302°F). Also avoid using greaseproof paper for air frying foods with strong upward airflow and high grease runoff foods.
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