Butcher paper is a type of
kraft paper originally sold to
butcher
A butcher is a person who may slaughter animals, dress their flesh, sell their meat, or participate within any combination of these three tasks. They may prepare standard cuts of meat and poultry for sale in retail or wholesale food establishm ...
s for the purpose of wrapping meat and fish. It is now used for a wide variety of purposes, notably in
primary education where it is used for
arts and crafts, such as hanging artwork.
Many high schools use butchers' paper for posters of clubs, and upcoming events. It is a cheap but sturdy paper that is sold in large rolls. Butcher paper is usually white or reddish in colour, made from
kraft pulp, and is generally considered to have a
density
Density (volumetric mass density or specific mass) is the substance's mass per unit of volume. The symbol most often used for density is ''ρ'' (the lower case Greek letter rho), although the Latin letter ''D'' can also be used. Mathematicall ...
of between 30 lb/3000 sq ft (49 g/m
2) and 50 lb/3000 sq ft (81 g/m
2).
Moving companies use butcher paper to pack china, glass, and other fragile items for safe transport. The use of printed paper, such as newspaper, could transfer ink onto the packaged item causing damage.
References
External links
What is The True Difference Between Kraft Paper and Butcher Paper?
Paper
Food preparation utensils
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