FAQ’s
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They are an eco-friendly option to using cling wrap, made from cotton fabric and infused with either beeswax or plant wax mix.
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You use them wherever you would use cling wrap. They are ideal for wrapping up fruit, veggies, cheese, bread, nuts, sandwiches and covering plates and bowls.
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I always wrap any food item on the diagonal, this way you will get better coverage with your wrap.
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No you cannot. This is because the key ingredient used to coat the wrap is wax & it will melt upon exposure to heat.
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Just wash them in cold water with a little detergent, rinse and air dry.
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No, once they are dry, roll or fold them up and store in your drawer or a cupboard.
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Depending on usage & care, your wrap should last you many months: 12 months is not unusual!
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You just put it into the green waste or you can bury it in your garden. Because it is natural, it is biodegradable!
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No you cannot. This is because the key ingredient used to coat the wrap is wax & it will melt upon exposure to heat and shorten the life of your wrap.
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Yes you can, as long as the meat is not in direct contact with the wrap, it is fine.
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No, you cannot wrap raw meat or fish in your wrap as the wrap can only be washed in cold water. It, therefore, cannot be sterilised and the risk of bacterial cross-contamination is always present from these foods.
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There are three main factors that cause mould: (1) warmth, (2) moisture, and (3) time.
(1) Avoid storing bread in the bag inside a bread bin because there is restricted airflow which can cause the bread to become warm and this will encourage any mould spores to multiply. Store your bread in the bag in the coolest area of your kitchen. For example; on the bottom shelf in a cupboard under your bench where there is sufficient airflow. It is not normally necessary to store your bread in the fridge as this will cause your bread to dry out.
(2) Your bread must be completely cold before placing it in the bag and your bag must be completely dry before being used. If you live in an area of high humidity and warmth, then storing your bread in the bag in the fridge is possibly a better option than storing in a cupboard.
(3) Under normal temperate conditions, mould can become visible after 3-5 days but in sub-tropical conditions or areas of high humidity and warmth, mould could start to appear after 2-3 days.