Your Basics Shop Beeswax Food Wraps are reusable wraps for covering bowls and wrapping food, sold under the eekoblue name in a pack of four. The box holds one large, two medium and one small wrap, printed with lemon, leaf and orange patterns, plus two wooden buttons with jute string for tying a wrap closed. They are made from 100% natural materials and are washable and reusable.
What is in the box
Each wrap is a sheet of fabric coated with beeswax. The coating makes the fabric slightly tacky, so it grips itself and the rim of a bowl when you press it with warm hands. The four sizes cover most everyday jobs: the small one for half a lemon, a cut avocado or the top of a jar, the medium ones for a sandwich or a block of cheese, and the large one for a salad bowl or a loaf of bread. The wooden buttons and jute ties hold a folded wrap shut, for example when it is used as a snack pouch in a lunch bag.
How it compares
Plastic cling film is used once and thrown out. A beeswax wrap does the same covering job for months: the brand says up to a year of regular use, after which the wrap can go in the compost. Compared with plastic containers, wraps fold flat in a drawer and take the shape of whatever you are covering.
How to use it
Hold the wrap in your hands for a few seconds so the wax softens, then press it over a bowl or around food and hold it until it sets. To make a pouch, fold the wrap into a pocket shape and close it with a button and string. After use, wash it, let it dry and fold it away. Keep wraps away from heat sources so the wax does not melt. The full directions are under How to Take.
Who it suits
It suits households cutting down on plastic wrap and zip bags, people who pack lunches and snacks every day, and anyone who wants a small, practical gift for a kitchen. The mixed sizes mean one pack covers most needs from cut fruit to a family-size bowl.
Beeswax Food Wraps FAQ
What sizes come in the pack?
Four wraps: one large, two medium and one small.
How long do they last?
Up to a year with regular use, according to the brand. When a wrap is worn out it can be composted.
Can I wash them?
Yes. They are washable and reusable. Dry them fully before folding them away.
What are the buttons for?
The wooden buttons and jute string tie a folded wrap closed, for example as a snack pouch.
Directions Warm the wrap in your hands, then press it around a bowl, plate, sandwich or piece of food so it holds its shape. Fasten with the wooden button and jute string if needed. Wash, dry and reuse. Compost the wrap when it reaches the end of its life.
I enjoy using the beeswax coverings for bowls that don’t have lids so I don’t have to use plastic.. Also good to cover melon or cucumber, or sandwiches. They wash off easily for reuse.I recommend trying these!
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Tracy Lesniowski
Beeswax food wraps
I love my beeswax food wraps. They work great. It’s nice to have the option to attaché the twine around it. Makes it look fancy!
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Linda Samson
Still a Mystery
I had never heard of Beeswax Food Wraps and after reading the description I thought it was an excellent idea. Any opportunity to replace plastic I’m all for that! I ordered for myself and extra to give to a family member. Mine was a large order but the one item I was looking forward to was the food wraps. Got a message the order was received, then 2 days later was told it was not available, nor was there any indication when or if it would be available, therefore I would receive a refund. Disappointed I never got to try an interesting product; still awaiting a refund.
