United Butter Paper – Precut Sheets

United Butter Paper Precut Sheets Pakistan – Silicone-Coated Baking and Wrapping Paper

Butter paper, also called parchment paper or baking paper, is silicone-coated heat-resistant paper rated for oven temperatures up to 220 degrees Celsius. The silicone coating provides a non-stick surface on both sides that releases baked goods cleanly without greasing the paper. United Butter Paper is food-grade, grease-resistant, and odorless — it does not impart taste or smell to food in contact with it at any temperature up to 220 degrees Celsius. Precut sheets eliminate the measuring and cutting step required with a roll format, saving time during high-volume baking sessions and ensuring consistent sizing for professional packaging.

Butter Paper vs Wax Paper vs Aluminium Foil: Which Is Correct for Pakistani Cooking

These three products look similar in a Pakistani kitchen but behave entirely differently under heat. Butter paper (parchment) is silicone-coated and oven-safe to 220 degrees Celsius. It is non-stick, microwave-safe, and grease-resistant. Wax paper is coated with paraffin wax rather than silicone. Wax melts at approximately 60 degrees Celsius, making wax paper completely unsuitable for oven or microwave use. Never substitute wax paper for butter paper in baking. Aluminium foil is oven and tandoor-safe at temperatures above 400 degrees Celsius but is NOT microwave-safe. It provides a tight seal but is not non-stick without greasing. For baking tray lining requiring non-stick properties and microwave safety, butter paper is the only correct choice among these three products.

How Pakistani Home Bakers and Food Businesses Use United Butter Paper

Baking tray lining: place one sheet in the tray before adding biscuit, cake, or cookie dough. After baking, the baked goods lift cleanly from the paper without tearing. The tray beneath requires minimal or no washing. Samosa and pakora packaging for tiffin boxes and catering: the grease-resistant silicone coating prevents oil from soaking through the paper, keeping packaging clean and presentable. Mithai wrapping for Eid, aqeeqa, and dawat gifting: precut sheets wrap individual pieces of barfi, halwa, or ladoo for presentation at religious events and family gatherings. Frozen paratha layer separation: place one sheet between each raw paratha before freezing to prevent layers from sticking together. Sheets peel apart cleanly when defrosting. Biryani pot lining: place a sheet on the base of the biryani pot before the final dum to prevent the bottom layer from sticking and burning — a technique used by experienced Pakistani cooks in Lahore and Karachi to achieve restaurant-quality results at home.

United Butter Paper and Pakistan Home Baking Industry

Pakistan home baking industry grew by 34% between 2020 and 2024, driven by Instagram and Facebook bakers in Lahore DHA, Karachi Clifton, and Islamabad F-sectors. United Butter Paper is the most widely used baking paper brand among Pakistani home bakers because of its consistent sheet sizing, reliable silicone coating, and availability at honest prices online. A home baker baking 2-3 times per week uses approximately 8-12 sheets per session for tray lining and product wrapping. A pack of precut sheets at Rs.469 provides reliable value for consistent baking results without the waste of manually cutting and sizing from a roll.

What is the difference between butter paper and baking paper in Pakistan?

They are the same product described by different names. Butter paper, baking paper, and parchment paper all refer to silicone-coated, heat-resistant paper rated for oven temperatures up to 220 degrees Celsius. The name varies by region and retail context — Pakistani households and bakeries use the term butter paper, while international recipes and professional baking references use parchment paper or baking paper. Wax paper is a different product that is NOT oven-safe. Our United Butter Paper precut sheets are genuine silicone-coated parchment paper, oven-safe and microwave-safe.

Can United Butter Paper precut sheets be used in a Pakistani microwave?

Yes. Butter paper is fully microwave-safe with no restrictions. Place a sheet over a dish or bowl to cover it during microwave heating. Unlike cling film which requires a 2-3cm vent gap, butter paper can be placed directly in contact with food in the microwave. It does not melt, char, or release chemicals at microwave temperatures. For covering dishes during microwave reheating of biryani, daal, and curry in Pakistani kitchens, butter paper is the safest and most convenient covering material available.

How do I use butter paper to prevent biryani from burning at the bottom?

Cut or use a precut sheet slightly larger than the base circumference of your biryani pot. Place the sheet on the base of the pot after adding the first rice layer and before the final dum stage. The paper acts as a heat barrier between the pot base and the rice, distributing heat evenly and preventing direct contact burning. This technique, called tah (bottom crust prevention) by experienced Pakistani cooks, produces fluffy non-stuck biryani rice rather than the burned layer that adheres to the pot base during high-heat dum cooking. After serving, lift the sheet out with any remaining rice that adhered to it — the pot base is clean.

Browse our complete food packaging range including aluminium precut foil sheets for catering and tray lining. For kitchen wraps in roll format, see our Kitchen Wraps range including LDPE Cling Film 70m and Diamond Aluminium Foil 7.5m.