Definition

Noun: A type of paper that is resistant to the penetration of oil and grease, allowing it to be used to wrap or line food items during cooking, baking, or storage.

Usage

Greaseproof paper is used primarily in culinary contexts to prevent oil and grease from soaking through. It is placed between food items, used to line baking trays, or wrapped around foods like sandwiches and butter.

Examples

• Please line the baking tray with greaseproof paper before adding the cookies.
• She wrapped the cheese in greaseproof paper to keep it fresh.
• Greaseproof paper is essential for preventing the cake from sticking to the pan.

Advanced Usage

• As a barrier layer: In baking, it acts as a non-stick surface and a barrier to prevent fats from leaking onto cookware.
  • For a cleaner oven, place a sheet of greaseproof paper on the rack below your roasting dish.

Variants and Related Words

• Parchment paper (noun): A similar, often silicone-coated, heat-resistant paper used for baking. While often used interchangeably in some contexts, parchment paper is typically more heat-resistant and non-stick than basic greaseproof paper.
• Wax paper (noun): Paper coated with a thin layer of wax. It is moisture-resistant and non-stick but is not designed for use in high-heat cooking like an oven, unlike some types of greaseproof paper.

Synonyms

• Cooking paper
• Kitchen paper (in this specific context)

Notes on Meaning

This term refers specifically to the paper's functional property of being impermeable to grease. It does not describe the paper's appearance, weight, or other qualities. Its primary purpose is practical, not decorative.

Noun

1. paper that is impermeable to oil or grease; used in cooking