White Butcher & Freezer Paper

Staples specializes in office supplies and other goods that can be used in school, household, and commercial settings. One of those products is white butcher paper which is an endlessly useful item to have at home, in the workplace or in school. Learn more about white butcher paper and its many uses below.

What Is White Butcher Paper?

White butcher paper is a bleached, thick paper product that is traditionally used to wrap meats, seafood and other raw foods for storage. In addition to these uses, white butcher paper can be leveraged in a variety of non-traditional ways, such as crafting or wrapping presents. Butcher paper is designed to withstand moisture, which helps to reduce the chances of contamination when storing raw materials. This property is also useful when working with arts and crafts supplies like paint and ink.

Even though it’s thicker than printer paper, white butcher paper can still be cut with scissors easily, making its length customizable to fit any project. Butcher paper is often lumped together with kraft paper. In fact, the two terms are sometimes used interchangeably. However, they are not identical products, so they’ll naturally have different characteristics.

Why Use White Butcher Paper?

White butcher paper can be used for a variety of purposes and activities. Even though it was created as a food packaging wrap for fresh meat and seafood to protect against contamination, it can also be used in the following ways:

Additionally it is a great product because it’s inexpensive, long-lasting and, depending on what you use it for, can be reused and recycled.

What Features Does White Butcher Paper Have?

Butcher paper has a number of key characteristics that you should consider when purchasing. Read more about each of these below.

Bleached

Butcher paper can either come bleached or unbleached. White butcher paper is, of course, the bleached variety. There’s no difference between the two other than the color. Additionally, even though it’s bleached, the paper is non-toxic and pollutant-free, so you won’t have to worry about it contaminating your food or making you sick.

Polyethylene

Some varieties, like white freezer paper, are coated with a low-density polyethylene designed to keep foods fresh in the freezer for longer than traditional butcher paper. It also prevents sticking and helps seal in juices so that you can be sure your meats will taste their best.

White Butcher Paper Sizes

White butcher paper rolls come in a variety of width sizes, including 12, 15, 18, 24, 30 and 36 inches. They also vary in length, coming in sizes ranging from 175 feet to 1,000 feet. The most widely sought after length is 700 feet, so keep that in mind if you are unsure of what length to get.

If you don’t want to have a huge roll of white butcher paper laying around, individual packs of sheets are also a popular choice. White butcher paper sheets are especially useful for cooking and decorative purposes. You can find them in the following sizes: