Wondering how to use greaseproof paper? Greaseproof paper or parchment paper, is a speciality grade paper used in the food packaging industry. The paper is typically low GSM (25-100GSM) and has speciality features to ensure the paper performs as expected. You can rely on PG Paper, a paper manufacturers UK based, to supply your business with the highest standard of this speciality paper.
This paper is exposed to high temperatures and often in direct contact with high grease levels. These features enhance the paper’s production process and also classify it as a speciality grade with the characteristics and costs of a premium paper.
We source greaseproof paper from mills across the world with varying levels of heat tolerance to ensure you have a range of option suiting the needs.
How to Use Greaseproof Paper:
Food Service:
Greaseproof in breathable, which keeps wrapped bread fresh and less soggy by letting steam and moisture escape. This is perfect for the likes of Hot Dogs, Pizza slice, soft shelled Taco, Tortilla Chips, Popcorn etc.
Packaging:
This paper is used to protect items during shipping, like fine artwork or perishable items and Items manufactured with a “grease” coating to protect from rusting. It is often used as an inter-leaver between frozen meats and as a protective layer on textile. While other uses being Pet-food bags, pan liners and release papers for floor tiles, and graphic papers.
This paper comes in 4 sizes and a variety of colours.
Greaseproof Paper Vs Greaseproof Board
Greaseproof is Microwavable and Biodegradable and is produced by refining the paper stock. It is super-calendared to improve the density, creating Glassine paper. This is treated with alginates and starches in a size press to fill pores, making it grease, oil, and fat repellent.
Greaseproof Board provides various options in the baking industry. We partner with one of the oldest mills producing these papers and boards. This grade is good to bake in a standard oven, is designed to withstand freezing foods, and is able to Microwave and oven reheat.
Baking paper – Also known as bakery paper or parchment paper, this paper is often called greaseproof which is used in baking and cooking as it provides a heat-resistant, non-stick surface to bake on.
If you still have questions about how to use greaseproof paper, or would like to place an order of our speciality papers. Get in touch.