Food Wrap Tips - Wax Paper vs. Parchment Paper

What is the difference between Deli Wrap, Wax Paper or Parchment Paper?

Most people know the difference between foil and wax paper but do you know the difference between Deli Paper, Wax Paper or Parchment Paper?  These papers have a variety of different uses.  Packaging your food properly preserves freshness and ensures safe handling.  So we have put together some tips on how to choose the right paper and how to use them.

Wax Paper vs. Parchment Paper

Wax Paper and Parchment Papers are both coated.  The difference between them is that Wax Paper is coated with a soybean or paraffin wax and Parchment Paper (available in bleached or unbleached) is coated with silicone.

The silicone coating in Parchment Paper makes it heat resistant and nonstick.  So this makes a perfect liner for baking pans since the food won't stick to the pan.  Wax paper would melt and stick to the pan.

Wax paper is best used to line counter tops and tables when rolling out pies or kneading bread to prevent a mess.  Wax paper is also used to wrap food for cold storage such as hamburgers or brownies since this will prevent them from sticking.

So wax paper is good for cold and parchment paper is good for hot.  Parchment paper can also be used over and over again while wax paper can not.

Parchment paper can be used in most applications that call for wax paper as a non-stick surface.  The reverse is not true, as using wax paper will cause smoke in the oven and affect taste.

Wax Paper Fast Facts

1.  Coated with soybean wax or paraffin - moisture resistant.  Moisture resistance prevents food from getting soggy.
2.  Not for oven use
3.  Single use

Uses for Wax Paper:  wrap cold foods such as hamburgers, lining pizza boxes, candy dipping, kneading breads

Foil vs. Parchment Paper

Foil is a staple in most kitchens.  Many people use it to line cooking dishes for easier cleanup. Its most popular use is capping hot dishes or wrapping your favorite dessert.  However,  it doesn't provide nonstick properties, unlike parchment paper.  Pieces of foil could end up stuck to the bottom of your roasted vegetables or cookies.

Also, research has found (International Journal of Electrochemical Science http://www.electrochemsci.org/papers/vol7/7054498.pdf) that small amounts of aluminum could leak into food while cooking.

So in choosing whether to grab foil or parchment paper a good rule of thumb is to remember that if you don't want it to stick use parchment paper and if you want to insulate, use foil.

Many wonder if it makes a difference which side of the aluminum foil you use.  Actually there is no difference both sides do the same fine job of cooking, freezing and storing food. The difference in appearance between dull and shiny is due to the foil manufacturing process.

Uses for Foil:  wrap sandwiches, wrap meat for short-term freezing, cover bowls to hold in heat and make disposable funnels.

Parchment Paper Fast Facts

1.  Coated with silicone or quilon - nonstick - heat resistant.
2.  Oven safe
3.  Reusable

Uses for Parchment Paper:  line pans during baking, wrap sandwiches.

If you would like additional information on any food wrap please feel free to contact Mansfield Paper Company at www.mansfieldpaper.com.  We have 70 years experience in assisting people with the best product for their needs.

Should You Buy Remanufactured Ink?

 

Let's face it everyone wants to save money.  At the same time no one wants to sacrifice quality of product to do it.  So let's examine some questions about buying remanufactured ink and see how it works and find out if it is right for you.

Just think of all the things we would not have without printers. No books, no education, no flyers, no contracts, the list is endless. Unfortunately, buying new cartridges to keep our printers running whether at home or at work costs a lot of money. So, do a little research and start saving money now and the environment later. We have some things to consider before you make your next ink and toner purchase.

 

Remanufactured Ink & Toner - How It Works

The empty cartridges are sent back to the manufacturer and disassembled so that each part can be inspected for its structural integrity.  If any of the parts are too worn out or broken they replace them. They then clean them up, reassemble them and the cartridge is refilled. Cartridges can be remanufactured several times before being thrown out.

 "When you stand to save up to 30% on the product, it begs your attention to check it out."

Should You Buy Remanufactured Ink & Toner?

There are many people who are afraid of remanufactured products, thinking the product is inferior or that it loses its integrity being reused. Although there are some manufacturers out there that do cut corners you can find a manufacturer that will guarantee their product with 100% money back guarantee. When you stand to save up to 30% on the product, it begs your attention to check it out. Don’t you think?

 

Benefits of Buying Remanufactured Ink & Toner Cartridges

Let's face it, everyone wants to save money. There is an opportunity for you to save 30% by purchasing remanufactured ink and toner over name brands. Whether a company is large or small this kind of savings is hard to ignore. When you consider the cost of ink and toner prices, this can translate into savings of hundreds of dollars.

 

An additional major benefit of using remanufactured toner cartridges is the environmental impact. Reusing any product has a positive impact on the environment. By recycling toner cartridges, thousands of empty cases are diverted from being thrown into landfills every year. Saving even a few can have a notable impact on our environment.

 

To make it easier to buy remanufactured ink and toner there are companies out there that will remove old, empty cartridges either for free or give you a credit towards buying replacements.

What To Look For In Buying Remanufactured Ink & Toner

 

There are many brands out there and because there is no way to mass-produce remanufactured cartridges, some remanufacturers try to cut corners by just drilling a hole into the cartridge, filling it, and then sending it out. They skip the cleaning and checking of the parts to ensure integrity. In doing so, they produce a lower quality product. Here are some things you can do to be sure you choose a quality brand that’s right for you.

• Verify the manufacturer is meeting or exceeding the OEM standards and their cartridges are designed and tested for each machine.
  
• Make sure they stand behind their product and service by offering 100% Satisfaction Guarantee or your money back on their products.
   
• Get references from other people that use them.

3 Steps to find the exact ink and toner you need for your printer.