Is Kraft paper the same as butcher paper?

[3montes]

Same difference? Been looking to get a roll of brown butcher paper. Interested in trying the paper wrapped brisket technique and also thinking of wrapping pulled pork sammies in it when serving at parties. May be more economical than paper plates. So is Kraft paper have one side waxed like butcher paper. On line stores seem to use the term Kraft and Butcher interchangeably.

[L20A]

I don't think the Kraft paper is coated on one side. The butcher's paper that I use is white & has a thin plastic coating on one side and it is pretty tough. I use it when wrapping smoked fish that has sharp ends & corners so the fish doesn't poke through.

[barkonbutts]

This is way more than you will need... cutting and pasting from pelletheads... JMoney is a great source for doing this...if you have any questions shoot him a PM.. he will help ya out.....Hope it helps.


Butcher paper is a type of coarse, sturdy paper that is used to wrap meats and fish. In addition to being used by butchers and fishmongers, it is also utilized by crafters. The sturdy construction makes it ideal for a wide assortment of crafting tasks, and rolls of this paper are commonly found in schools and art departments since it is cheap and easy to work with. Many art stores sell it, and it can also be ordered through paper supply companies.

Wood for butcher paper is pulped using a technique known as a kraft process, a pulping process that retains the cellulose in the wood to create a stronger end product; the word kraft is German for “strength.” The pulp tends to be coarse and grainy, since the wood fibers are left more intact, and it is classically brown in color, although the paper can be bleached and dyed. Colored butcher paper is often used for craft projects, and some butchers use white paper to wrap their products since it looks cleaner.

It is common to find butcher paper that has been waxed or oiled to resist leaks. This type is usually marketed for actual butchers who need to be able to wrap products that may be moist. Typically, a butcher will also wrap the meat or fish in tissue, to avoid handling it directly, and the tissue helps to provide a further barrier between the meat and the outside world. Crafting paper is usually left unwaxed, as the wax will create resistance, making it hard to paint, draw, or use other marking utensils on the paper.

In most cases, butcher paper is available by the roll. Rolls of varying sizes are available, and many paper companies sell dispensers along with their rolls to make it easier for people to handle the paper. The dispenser features a sturdy bar to hold the paper, along with a jagged edge to pull the paper against in order to tear off a sheet. The edge of a sheet can be quite coarse, as the edges are usually left blunt to prevent injuries. The paper can also be cut with scissors.

In addition to being used for arts and crafts and food, butcher paper can also be used as a form of plain wrapping paper, which can be useful for shipping parcels through the mail. Oiled paper is also a useful tool for protecting tables and other surfaces from messy food or crafts projects. A small roll can be a useful thing to keep around the house.

Source: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-butcher-paper.htm

I was told true butcher paper does not have wax, freezer paper (or as some call it butcher paper) has wax.

It is also called Kraft paper, but true Kraft paper is not FDA approved for food. The lady I spoke to said that all there butcher paper is wax free.

Get the 40#

http://www.pospaper.com/butcherpaper.html

36"x 1000 red colored butcher paper 40#
Item # 19236RB
I just looked up my past amazon orders and that's what you need.
Waaaaccchhhhhh snap that credit card and get to Cookin

[Crewdawg52]

Dont think so.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kraft_paper

From the site:

Applications

- Kraft papers are used in paper grocery bags, multiwall sacks, envelopes and other packaging.

- Kraft paper is a cheap material for lining particle boards.

- The base paper for sandpaper is normally kraft paper.

[3montes]

This is way more than you will need... cutting and pasting from pelletheads... JMoney is a great source for doing this...if you have any questions shoot him a PM.. he will help ya out.....Hope it helps.


Butcher paper is a type of coarse, sturdy paper that is used to wrap meats and fish. In addition to being used by butchers and fishmongers, it is also utilized by crafters. The sturdy construction makes it ideal for a wide assortment of crafting tasks, and rolls of this paper are commonly found in schools and art departments since it is cheap and easy to work with. Many art stores sell it, and it can also be ordered through paper supply companies.

Wood for butcher paper is pulped using a technique known as a kraft process, a pulping process that retains the cellulose in the wood to create a stronger end product; the word kraft is German for “strength.” The pulp tends to be coarse and grainy, since the wood fibers are left more intact, and it is classically brown in color, although the paper can be bleached and dyed. Colored butcher paper is often used for craft projects, and some butchers use white paper to wrap their products since it looks cleaner.

It is common to find butcher paper that has been waxed or oiled to resist leaks. This type is usually marketed for actual butchers who need to be able to wrap products that may be moist. Typically, a butcher will also wrap the meat or fish in tissue, to avoid handling it directly, and the tissue helps to provide a further barrier between the meat and the outside world. Crafting paper is usually left unwaxed, as the wax will create resistance, making it hard to paint, draw, or use other marking utensils on the paper.

In most cases, butcher paper is available by the roll. Rolls of varying sizes are available, and many paper companies sell dispensers along with their rolls to make it easier for people to handle the paper. The dispenser features a sturdy bar to hold the paper, along with a jagged edge to pull the paper against in order to tear off a sheet. The edge of a sheet can be quite coarse, as the edges are usually left blunt to prevent injuries. The paper can also be cut with scissors.

In addition to being used for arts and crafts and food, butcher paper can also be used as a form of plain wrapping paper, which can be useful for shipping parcels through the mail. Oiled paper is also a useful tool for protecting tables and other surfaces from messy food or crafts projects. A small roll can be a useful thing to keep around the house.

Source: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-butcher-paper.htm

I was told true butcher paper does not have wax, freezer paper (or as some call it butcher paper) has wax.

It is also called Kraft paper, but true Kraft paper is not FDA approved for food. The lady I spoke to said that all there butcher paper is wax free.

Get the 40#

http://www.pospaper.com/butcherpaper.html

36"x 1000 red colored butcher paper 40#
Item # 19236RB
I just looked up my past amazon orders and that's what you need.
Waaaaccchhhhhh snap that credit card and get to Cookin

Thanks for the post and link! Looks like pos paper has what I want but don't know that I need it 3 feet wide. Thinking the 2 foot wide stuff may do the job

[barkonbutts]

Thanks for the post and link! Looks like pos paper has what I want but don't know that I need it 3 feet wide. Thinking the 2 foot wide stuff may do the job

I hear yeah... I guess how big are you packers? J$ said he used to do the 24 inch but that it was easier to work with the 36.... do as you please I guess...

[3montes]

I hear yeah... I guess how big are you packers? J$ said he used to do the 24 inch but that it was easier to work with the 36.... do as you please I guess...

Actually now that I look pos is out of stock on the 36" rolls but have the 24".
My packers run between 10 and 14 lbs. Think I will give the 24" a try.

[eDJ]

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One of the main differences in the white butcher paper and the brown kraft paper is the fibers are bleached to make the white paper. This partly contributes to it being "food grade".

Most butcher's paper won't be sold in 3' widths, but you could buy "layout paper" that sign shops buy and use which may come in 36, 48, inch widths and possibly larger. (in other trades called tracing paper)

Here is some brown Kraft paper 300' X 36" @$10.21 a roll + shipping

But you may find it in white also for a little more.

http://www.webstaurantstore.com/300-...g.com+Campaign

Just surf through this site:

http://www.shopping.com/tracing-paper-roll/products

Check out Amazon and see what they offer too

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004O4K1W0/...SIN=B004O4K1W0

This stuff is about like typing paper.

[3montes]

One of the main differences in the white butcher paper and the brown kraft paper is the fibers are bleached to make the white paper. This partly contributes to it being "food grade".

Most butcher's paper won't be sold in 3' widths, but you could buy "layout paper" that sign shops buy and use which may come in 36, 48, inch widths and possibly larger. (in other trades called tracing paper)

Here is some brown Kraft paper 300' X 36" @$10.21 a roll + shipping

But you may find it in white also for a little more.

http://www.webstaurantstore.com/300-...g.com+Campaign

Just surf through this site:

http://www.shopping.com/tracing-paper-roll/products

Check out Amazon and see what they offer too

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004O4K1W0/...SIN=B004O4K1W0

This stuff is about like typing paper.

Butcher paper is actually fda approved for coming in contact with food. I think this would be especially important when using it for cooking. The kraft type of papers do not seem to have that approval thanks for the links!!

[eDJ]

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Are you using this paper in a commercial application ? Like where you are catering or something ?

[3montes]

Are you using this paper in a commercial application ? Like where you are catering or something ?

Not necessarily commercial but for my own use and when I do contract cooks.
Considering it comes in direct contact with food and is actually exposed to heat I feel that it being fda compliant is important enough to have it.

[eDJ]

Re:

Yes, I can see that. If there is even a chance that someone from the county health department may show up it would be better just to
pay the money for the food grade paper. That way you can use it for all your needs and be safe.

One of the TV stations here has a weekly report that covers the restaurants and informs the public of what restaurants received infractions (how many and what) and the actions they were to take before the next inspection. It's a rather detailed report.

Those that advertise their restaurant on the TV Station rarely get mentioned as the are sponsors. But you still read about them in the
news paper when they get busted.

You don't hear much about contract cooks here as I'm guessing there isn't that much of it going on. But if you have a license, they will find you if nothing else just to check you out. Most of the caterers here
have the same setups as the restaurants. (commercial kitchen at least) They often find old corporate buildings that have been redesigned to serve as "office buildings" and they rent the "cafeteria" facility as their catering operation HQ.