What is Paraffin Paper?
Paraffin paper is a type of paper coated with a layer of food-grade paraffin wax, which acts as a barrier against moisture and grease. This characteristic makes it an ideal material for packaging bakery products, especially those high in fat content or requiring a crisp texture.
It is manufactured from virgin or recycled fiber base paper—depending on its intended use—and treated with surface or immersion paraffin application to achieve a uniform coating. The result is a flexible, slightly glossy paper that resists oil migration.
Main Advantages of Paraffin Paper in Bakeries
1. Effective Barrier Against Grease and Moisture
One of the key advantages of paraffin paper is its ability to act as a barrier to greasy substances and water vapor. This is crucial for products like croissants, puff pastries, empanadas, or sponge cakes, where preventing grease transfer to outer packaging or sales surfaces is essential.
Thanks to this property, hygiene at the point of sale improves, stain risks are reduced, and the product´s integrity is preserved during handling.
2. Preservation of Texture and Freshness
Paraffin paper helps maintain the freshness of bakery items for longer. By regulating moisture transfer, it prevents issues like bread softening or loss of crispness in laminated doughs.
Additionally, this type of paper helps preserve original aromas by creating a barrier that blocks external odors and retains the product´s own volatiles.
3. Safe for Direct Food Contact
The paraffin paper used in the food sector complies with regulations for direct food contact. It is safe, inert, and free from unwanted migrations, ensuring product protection without compromising organoleptic quality or food safety.
This makes it an ideal choice for artisanal bakeries, pastry chains, and customer-focused sales points.
4. Enhanced Presentation and Shopping Experience
In terms of presentation, paraffin paper offers a clean, glossy, and elegant appearance. It can be customized with food-safe inks, logos, or decorative patterns, reinforcing brand identity and communicating quality.
Its smooth texture and ease of handling also make it convenient for both store staff and end consumers. Its use conveys a sense of care and professional presentation.
5. Compatibility with Modern Sales Formats
Paraffin paper can be used in various formats: from individual sheets for wrapping pastries to rolls for automatic dispensers or pre-cut wraps for self-service areas. This versatility makes it suitable for traditional bakeries, supermarkets, food trucks, and fast-food chains.
It can also be combined with other sustainable materials, such as kraft paper bags with windows, enhancing functionality while maintaining an eco-friendly character.
Specific Applications of Paraffin Paper in Bakeries
Artisan and Rustic Breads
Paraffin paper allows for wrapping hard-crust breads without affecting texture. It´s especially useful for individually sold items at counters or food fairs.
Laminated Pastries and Sweets
Croissants, pain au chocolat, ensaimadas, and other fatty baked goods benefit from its barrier properties and visually appealing presentation.
Individual Pastries and Portions
Cakes, sponge slices, and muffins can be wrapped in paraffin paper for cold or ambient sales, easing transport and consumption.
Sandwiches and Savory Items
For ready-to-go products, paraffin paper ensures clean, attractive, and secure wrapping, whether open-style or sealed with adhesive bands.
A Technical Paper with Added Value
Paraffin paper is more than just packaging—it´s a key technical resource to preserve, protect, and present bakery products with safety, functionality, and style. Its adaptability to various formats, barrier performance, and customizability make it one of the best solutions for artisanal and industrial food packaging.
At Arrosi, we offer paraffin paper with excellent moisture and grease resistance, ideal for bakery and pastry packaging. It is available in various weights, finishes, and formats, and suitable for direct contact with food.
