Beeswax wrap

17.5cm by 20cm beeswax wrap

Beeswax wrap is a food wrap material consisting of a coated fabric, most commonly cotton.[1] It is made by infusing cotton with food-grade beeswax, rosin, coconut oil, and jojoba oil.[2] The wrap is mouldable, grippable, and tacky.[3] It can be shaped around containers or food products.[3] Beeswax wrap is a reusable and sustainable alternative to plastic wrap and single-use plastic.[4] It has the ability to counteract environmental issues such as plastic pollution and food waste.[4]

Beeswax wrap's main use is food preservation.[2] It is breathable and allows food to stay fresh for longer, reducing food wastage.[2] After each use, beeswax wrap can be washed and air-dried.[5] Beeswax wrap usually loses its grip after one year.[5] When the wrap loses its grip it can be composted.[5] Beeswax wrap is criticized for its high price when sold commercially and the high level of maintenance it requires, especially when compared to its single-use plastic alternatives.[6]

  1. ^ Pinto, Crystal T.; Pankowski, Jarosław A.; Nano, Francis E. (October 2017). "The Anti-Microbial Effect of Food Wrap Containing Beeswax Products". Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences. 7 (2): 145–148. doi:10.15414/jmbfs.2017.7.2.145-148.
  2. ^ a b c Reid, Cathy (July 2017). "Reusable beeswax food wrap". The Chronicle Herald.
  3. ^ a b Hendricks, Sara (2018-12-17). "Beeswax Wraps: The Plastic Wrap Alternative You Never Knew You Needed". Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  4. ^ a b "Keeping plastic waste under wraps". @GI_weltweit. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  5. ^ a b c Walker, Kylie (2018-07-19). "How to use – and revive – beeswax wraps". SBS Food. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
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