# Interesting Facts and Tests about Beeswax Wraps

I eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, and I’ve been trying to figure out how best to store my produce, from glass and plastic containers to aluminum foil and Saran wrap, and I thought I’d tried just about everything until I heard about** [beeswax wrap](https://www.greenbeeswrap.com/beeswax-wrap/).**

I was initially hesitant because of the cost: basically, beeswax is expensive. But, knowing that it was an eco-friendly and sustainable option, I finally decided to give it a try.

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## What is a bee wrap?

Think of it as a food wrapper that you can wash, reuse and eventually recycle.Bee’s Wrap is made entirely of sustainable products: beeswax, jojoba oil, tree resin and organic cotton. The first and most important ingredient comes from sustainably managed beehives, and beeswax wrap biodegradable packaging is made from 100% recycled paper.

What really makes beeswax wrap eco-friendly is that you can reuse the sheets for up to a year. They will eventually start to lose their stickiness, but when that happens, you can compost them or wrap them around a fire starter and use them as an igniter.

## How big are the sheets

Using the heat you have on hand, you can shape Bee’s Wrap to fit a variety of bowls and food containers.

You can purchase a variety of wraps at [**Green Wrap**](https://www.greenbeeswrap.com/) including three sizes.

Small , Medium and Large , our company also offers special wraps for bread and sandwiches. Plus, since the wraps are made of wax, you can easily cut them to fit your needs.

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## How does it work?

The wraps seal with the warmth of your hands as you press and wrap them around your food. It takes a few tries to get an idea of the pressure used and the number of seconds to press.

I do think beeswax wrap keeps food fresher than cling wrap or aluminum foil. I definitely noticed that when I stored my peppers in Bee’s Wrap, they lasted longer and were crisper, and, as I mentioned before, I was surprised that my avocados only browned slightly after a few days in the fridge.

For the most part, I use glass containers to prepare meals and use beeswax wrap to store cut products that I want to use later. It should be noted that the company does not recommend using the wrap for raw meat. Some frozen items are also best avoided in beeswax wrap.

## Cleaning it

Cleaning  beeswax wrap is easy – I use a little soap and wipe each sheet with a sponge, then run it under cold water (hot water will melt the wax). Although the company sells special drying racks, I found that my dish rack worked fine.

You may experience some staining issues; a red onion left a small purple mark on one of my sheets, but after a few cleanings it eventually disappeared.

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## Odor

When you first open a box of beeswax wraps, the smell is strong. I’m sensitive to smells, so this really bothered me; it took me a week or two to notice the smell every time I walked into the kitchen.

Even after a month or so of using and cleaning the wraps, you can still smell the wax – just more faintly. Thankfully, the smell doesn’t seem to rub off on the food.

I’ve been using beeswax Wrap for a few months now and my sheets are still holding up. They are softer and still seal tightly together. I really don’t feel the need to use plastic wrap or aluminum foil to store food, as beeswax wrap seems to keep the produce fresh. I also like the fact that you can compost it when it runs out.

**Send us a message **if you want to buy the wrap.