Reusable Food Wraps

What is a food wrap?

A food wrap, also known as a beeswax wrap or beeswax cloth called, is an eco-friendly replacement for plastic and aluminum foil. Food wraps are ideal for storing leftovers and covering dishes.

A food wrap is made of (organic) cotton fabric with a layer on top that makes the food wrap malleable. In the original beeswax wrap this layer is made of beeswax, tree resin and jojoba oil and in the vegan food wrap the beeswax has been replaced by candelilla wax.

Food wraps are an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic film

Plastic wrap, as the name suggests, is made of plastic and plastic often contains harmful chemicals that you don't want anywhere near your food. So if you don't want chemicals in your food, you'll want to cover your food with plastic wrap. Then choose a vegan beeswax cloth to use.

How does a beeswax cloth work?

The warmth of your hands causes the food wrap to soften and the slightly sticky texture of the vegan beeswax wrap makes it easy to fold around a container or food. The food wrap ensures that your food stays fresh longer.

After use, you can easily clean a beeswax cloth with a little cold water and a mild soap. Be careful not to use hot water, the beeswax or candelilla wax will melt and you can no longer use the food wrap.

What different types of food wraps are there?

There are many different food wraps in different prints and sizes. The main difference is in the wax that is used. The original beeswax cloth is, as the name suggests, made with beeswax and the vegan food wrap is made with candelilla wax and therefore suitable for vegans.

In addition, the different sizes are suitable for different food wrapping tasks and you have, for example, food wraps with a knot to easily take a sandwich with you or food wraps in the shape of a bag. You can also buy a large roll to then cut the food wraps to size yourself.

What are the benefits of food wraps?

• Food wraps prevent food waste by keeping your food fresh for longer.
• Food wraps are 100% plastic-free and compostable, making them much more environmentally friendly than plastic wrap.
• You can reuse food wraps over and over again.
• Food wraps are antibacterial making them ideal for use with food.
• Food wraps are easy to use and do not stick to everything like plastic wrap.
• Food wraps can be used in the freezer.

Which food wraps can't you find at Zo Zero?

Because Zo Zero is a completely vegan store, you won't find original beeswax wraps at Zo Zero. But don't worry: our extensive range of vegan food wraps is just as good as the beeswax cloth.

The complete range of food wraps at Zo Zero

At Zo Zero you will find Food Wraps from the brand Bee's WrapBee's Wrap is one of the original suppliers of beeswax wraps and now also offers a wide range of vegan food wraps.

Are you curious about which other products you can use to prevent food waste? Then take a look at all our products to store food in or our range silicone lids. Do you also want to make the rest of your kitchen more sustainable? Then take a look at all our sustainable kitchenware or view all sustainable products for the home.