“It’s like having a roll of Egyptian cotton sheets.”

From the locally sourced ingredients to the artistic plating, no detail seems left to chance.

But what about the paper products used in the kitchen?

Person’s hand tearing a paper towel away from a roll

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It turns out they are just as loyal to paper towel brands as they are to their favorite knives.

It sparked a question: When it comes topaper towels, what do culinary masters prefer and why?

Five chefs and restaurant owners weighed in, and their answers might impact your next paper product stockpile.

Southern Living Tomato Galette draining the tomatoes on paper towel slices

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Southern Living Microwave Bacon placing the bacon on top of the paper towels on the plate

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox