Muv, American definition of Parchment Paper:
Parchment paperModern parchment paper is made by running sheets of
paper pulp through a bath of
sulfuric acid[SUP]
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tracing paper is made) or sometimes
zinc chloride. This process partially dissolves or gelatinizes the paper, a process which is reversed by washing the chemicals off followed by drying. This treatment forms a sulfurized
cross-linked material with high density, stability, and heat resistance, and low
surface energy – thereby imparting good non-stick or release properties. The treated paper has an appearance similar to that of traditional
parchment.
Definition of "Genuine Parchment"
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[TD]Paper which as a result of treatment with sulphuric acid has a dense, hard structure and is thus resistant to the penetration of organic substances such as fat and oils and is resistant to decomposition even in boiling water.
Source: European Union. (references)[/TD]
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