There is no denying the fact that plastic cling film provides a great help in food storage, but it’s a pity that it is too burdensome for the environment, and the earth cannot automatically degrade plastic bags.
Therefore, in my opinion, the more preferable method is to use beeswax wrap instead of plastic wrap. Because beeswax paper uses all-natural materials: beeswax, jojoba oil, resin, and organic cotton. They are all earth-friendly materials and are naturally degradable.
Next, let us know more about beeswax food wrap.
What's Beeswax Wrap?
Beeswax wrap is a food preservation cloth made by mixing beeswax, natural resin, and jojoba oil, and then injecting them into a hemp and organic cotton cloth.
Yes, it is coated with beeswax, so it can mould across your bowl or other containers to form a sealed state, thereby maintaining the freshness of the food.
In addition, beeswax food wrap is biodegradable and will not cause environmental pollution. When it loses its efficacy, you can compost it or use it as an ordinary cloth for packaging and decoration.
How Do I Use Beeswax Food Wrap?
When you buy beeswax paper, how can you effectively use them to wrap food? How do you clean them and save them for the next use? Are there any attention for the use of beeswax food wrap?
How to use beeswax paper
Before using wax food wraps, you need to apply natural temperature and pressure by hand to soften the beeswax package. Then wrap the beeswax film on fruits and vegetables, or use it as a lid to cover the container.
Soon, the reusable food wrap will form a tightly sealed or fixed state. This helps keep food fresh for a long time.
How to clean beeswax wrap
When the beeswax paper becomes dirty, it should be rinsed with cold water, and if necessary, use a mild detergent or soap. Do not use hot water for cleaning, high temperature will melt the wax.
After cleaning, please air dry it, and then hang or fold it into a compact size for future use.
How to maintain and preserve beeswax food paper
- Use cold water when cleaning
- Keep away from any heat source
- Do not use to wrap hot food
- It is best not to store raw meat
- If the beeswax paper seems to be damaged and you need to refresh the package, just place the grill at a low temperature (about 50C), and then put the beeswax paper underneath for about two minutes to reset the wax.
- When storing, roll up the beeswax paper and put it in a cotton bag or drawer
Here, we have compiled some beeswax wrappers that we think are better and like. For ecologically sustainable development, you can do your best to protect the environment and keep the plastic wrap forever.
1.UUSHER Beeswax Food Wraps
Are you still using traditional plastic wrap to keep food in the refrigerator fresh? Throw away the not environmentally friendly plastic wrap! Let’s take a look at this UUSHER organic cotton beeswax wrap that has a better preservation effect and can be used repeatedly. It is made from high-quality original ecological organic cotton and 100% pure natural beeswax, which is environmentally friendly, durable, sustainable, and repeatable. It is an essential choice for food preservation!
Safe and environmentally friendly and can be used with confidence: their suppliers insist on using natural and environmentally friendly materials in the selection of raw materials, strictly control the quality in the production process, and pass safety certification and testing such as FDA certification / LFGB testing / GOTS organic cotton certification. Meet food grade standards, so you can buy with confidence.
UUSHER beeswax food wraps contain 3 pieces of bees wrap of different specifications, 1 large (13″×14″), 1 medium (10″×11″), 1 small (7″×8″), three different sizes are packaged separately. They won’t stick together when you take them out of the kraft paper, so they are easy to use. With a cute lemon pattern, it is convenient for you to keep fresh foods of different sizes.
It can be reused more than 1000 times:
after a few times of using the beeswax reusable food wraps purchased, it is very annoying that it cannot cover the food or the container due to its insufficient stickiness so you have to throw away your food wrap. Compared with other seller’s beeswax wraps, UUSHER beeswax wrap has increased the proportion of natural beeswax. During production, more beeswax is added so that it has good stickiness. After washing and drying many times, it can maintain the stickiness, which is convenient for the next use.
Bees wrap is an essential product for family life:
it can be used for food packaging, baking packaging, lunch cheese, bread, biscuit sandwiches, fruit and vegetable salads, etc. It can be used for family dinners, gatherings, and storage of fresh food after a picnic. It can be used for home, travel, Hotels and other places.
It can be used as a perfect gift: the beeswax food wraps are wrapped in environmentally friendly and beautiful Australian kraft paper. You can buy it as a gift to your family and friends. It can be a perfect gift for those who love food and cooking.
Bonus: Beeswax Reusable Food Wraps - Bees Style
It also comes from UUSHER beeswax packaging, with hardworking bees and beautiful sunflower patterns. If you like this pattern style, you should definitely not miss it.
2.Bee’s Wrap - Assorted Set of 3
Among many beeswax wrap brands, Bee’s Wrap is one of Amazon’s most popular brands. The quality is very good, and they have many beeswax paper styles to choose from in the Amazon store.
3.HONEYALLEY Reusable Beewax Food Wrap, 7 Pack
A very cost-effective beeswax paper set. The set also contains 3 different patterns, which makes the beeswax paper various.
4.Hishop 100% Natual Beeswax Wrap (Set of 7)
The classic honeycomb pattern echoes the meaning of reusable beeswax wrap, and the price is very cheap. In addition, it also comes with two hemp ropes and a repair wax.
5.Beeswax Wraps Set of 8
There are a total of 8 beeswax wrapping papers in this set, and contains 4 different sizes of beeswax paper. If you have more requirements for size, this beeswax paper is very suitable for you. By the way, it has a good picture design.
6.KYNDLY Beeswax Food Wrap
Very beautiful flower print pattern, if you also like flower pattern, then you must not miss this wax paper.
7.Reusable Beeswax Food Wraps
The green plant pattern symbolizes the green environmental protection of beeswax paper, and this color matches well with food. It is 100% natural and biodegradable, with zero waste.
8.Beeswax Food Wrap Set of 5
One of Amazon’s well-received beeswax papers. Compared with plastic wrap, beeswax reusable wrap is more environmentally friendly, and the pattern is more beautiful, and it has a fairly good preservation function.
9.Beeswax Wrap 6-Pack
Its briefness but not simple pattern makes you like it. The beeswax food covers made of 100% organic beeswax and GOTS certified cotton, mixed with jojoba oil and resin can keep your favorite food fresh for a long time.
10.HUNNYBEE Reusable Beeswax Food Wrap
Good-looking things always arouse people’s desire to buy. This beeswax paper has beautiful pineapple patterns, cactus patterns, and small star patterns. Reusable and friendly to the earth.
11.18 Pcs-Beeswax Wrap
Want to buy a variety of food preservation tools at once? Reusable food packaging bags, stretchable silicone cover, and sustainable food wrap, to meet your various needs.
12.Beeswax Food Wrap roll (40” x 16”)
A large roll of beeswax wrap, you can cut the size of beeswax paper according to your needs, which is very convenient. Don’t worry about buying too big or too small.
How to DIY Beeswax Wraps
If you have your own free time, you can also DIY your own beeswax plastic wrap. The main raw materials are as follows:
- 100% cotton fabric, organic if possible
- 0.35 oz of sustainably sourced pine resin
- 1.25 oz beeswax lozenges or ground beeswax
- 1 tbsp organic jojoba oil
- Popsicle stick or other compostable blenders
- parchment
- Special paint brush
In the production process, you may need to pay more attention to the proportion problem. For the detailed production process, you can refer to this blog “A Complete Guide to DIY Beeswax Packaging“.
The Bottom Line
The invention of beeswax paper is of great significance to environmental protection. It can completely replace plastic bags and achieve the function of keeping food fresh, and its patterns are much better than transparent plastic bags.
People should do their part for the environmental protection of the earth.