What Is Butter Paper?

Butter paper is a trade name, not one exact paper grade. Depending on the buyer or seller, it can mean glassine paper, greaseproof (OGR) paper or a separate coated paper, so confirm the GSM, coating and intended use before ordering. Mudit Paper Company supplies glassine and greaseproof paper in bulk across India, but not coated butter paper.

Glassine vs greaseproof paper

Glassine paper compared with greaseproof paper
Glassine paperGreaseproof (OGR) paper
GSM range18 – 60 GSM30 – 50 GSM
AppearanceSmooth, glossy and translucentWhite
Chosen forAir, grease and moisture barrier, with a see-through finishOil and grease resistance, kit value 3–7
Grade or formatTwo-Sided Smooth (2S)Sheets cut to your required size
Typical usesChocolate & Candy Wrapping, Bakery & Food Wrapping, Pharmaceutical Packaging, Industrial Packaging, Premium Gift WrappingFood Wrapping, Burger & Takeaway Wrapping, Bakery Basket Liners, Baking Tray Liners, Food Service Packaging

Frequently asked questions

What is butter paper?

Butter paper is a trade name, not one exact paper grade. Depending on the buyer or seller, it can mean glassine paper, greaseproof (OGR) paper or a separate coated paper, so confirm the GSM, coating and intended use before ordering.

Do you supply coated butter paper?

No. Mudit Paper Company supplies glassine paper and greaseproof (OGR) paper, not coated paper sold as butter paper. If you are not sure which paper you need, tell us your use and we will say whether one of ours suits it.

Which should I choose, glassine or greaseproof?

Choose glassine when you want a smooth, translucent finish, such as chocolate, gift or pharmaceutical packaging. Choose greaseproof when oil and grease resistance matters most, such as burger wrapping and tray liners.

Do you supply glassine and greaseproof paper across India?

Yes. Mudit Paper Company is based in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, and supplies bulk orders to businesses across India. Share your use, GSM, size and quantity, and we will suggest the right paper.

Need Glassine or Greaseproof Paper in bulk?

Share your size, GSM and quantity. We reply with a quote within 24 hours, and samples are available.