A burger in wax paper isn’t heavy enough to contain the grease, and by the time it gets to the counter, it’s oozing, much less a delivery bag that’s sitting in a hot car for twenty minutes. Most of the time, the weakness of the paper itself is not the failure point, but the GSM and coating side count is. Properly priced and detailed bulk wax paper offers the proper protection from grease and moisture in packing and transporting, and for as long as an order is not opened.
The nature of commercial wax paper.
Commercial wax paper is paper covered with a thin layer of paraffin or soy wax on one side, or sometimes both, when used to wrap a hot, greasy food such as a burger; on one side, when used to wrap a lighter food such as a sandwich; and on both sides as a bakery liner. The base paper does not block grease and moisture, but the wax does. This coating also has a finite limit. Wax paper will soften before you get it to 350°F, where it would not belong near an oven anyway, like parchment.
Why does grease resistant paper priced right pay for itself?
Grease-resistant paper doesn’t just keep the goodies in the sandwich safe; it keeps everything it touches safe, too: a to-go bag, a display case, and a delivery driver’s seat. From there, custom printed wax paper can transform a product wrap in a customer’s hand into tangible “branding” at a lower cost per impression versus nearly every other marketing investment a food company can make. Purchasing commercial wax paper in larger bulk quantities reduces the per-sheet cost significantly for any operators who use several hundred sheets per month, and soy-wax can be used for those who do not wish to use petroleum-based wax on the packaging.
The important specifications to look for when purchasing bulk wax paper
The range for food packaging sheets is 20-120 GSM, most of which is 35-50 GSM in most cases, depending on the job you need it for. Single-side lamination is for lighter products such as sandwiches or bakery liners; double-side lamination is for burgers or for more extensive exposure to grease. The general size of standard sheets is 12×12” for burgers and 12×10.75” for deli; rolls are available for high-volume cutting. The temperature reaches a maximum of 150 – 200 °F, which is significantly lower than the oven. Custom printing using print media on food-safe ink, paraffin, or soy wax base, which is dependent on the sustainability angle required.
Who else is selling it other than burger shops?
Burger joints and sandwich shops use wrap as their only kind of case, and they use it every week. Lighter GSM is used as an underpaste as a liner for baking bread and pastries. Delis wrap cheese and cold cuts, where moisture control is as important as grease. It’s used by caterers for cold displays where oven-rated paper is too much. This means that food packaging sheets that are purchased by distributors provide all of the above from a single warehouse rather than a single truck per account.
The one purchase that can do kitchens twice over.
The sin is to purchase the thinnest GSM that you can get for the price, only to discover at volume that it bleeds through any hot or greasy item. Match GSM and lamination to the food: Double side, heavier stock for burgers and hot sandwiched foods, single side, lighter stock for cold foods and liners. Wax paper is by no means equal to parchment, and should not be used in place of it near heat.
FAQs
Q: What is the lowest quantity of wax paper that can be purchased?
A: The majority of accounts begin with a case. Always ask for a minimum when quoting custom printing.
Q: Is it safe to store wax paper in a warmer or hot holding cabinet?
A: It will hold up below 150ºF; check the grade. Parchment is required for anything close to an oven or a 350°F holding unit.
Conclusion
The Deli Paper is wax paper from the mill and is available in both single- and double-sided laminate without the added reseller price. Wax, parchment, and deli types of custom food wrapping paper are produced by the same US manufacturer and are available with quick domestic delivery, and each run is subject to quality control checks to ensure wax coverage and GSM. Ask for a free quote for the right bulk size of wax paper for your product, burgers, sandwiches, or bakery liners. Please get in touch with 832-900-9245 or sales@thedelipaper.com for single- and double-sided samples before ordering a full run.
