FAQs
Q: What are Beeswax Wraps?
A: Our Beeswax Food Wraps are a reusable alternative to cling-film and single-use plastic, helping you reduce your plastic waste and impact on the environment. They are handmade, reusable, washable, long-lasting, sustainable, eco-friendly, non-toxic, antibacterial, biodegradable and compostable. Natural Beeswax and Pure Jojoba Oil have natural antibacterial properties, we use high quality Pine Resin ensuring our Beeswax Wraps are self-sealing keeping your food fresh for longer.
Q: What are my Beeswax Wraps made of?
A: Saffron & Serai Beeswax Wraps are an all natural product, made from 100% Cotton, 100% Natural Beeswax, Pine Resin and Pure Jojoba Oil. Our Organic Beeswax Wraps range are made from 100% Cotton, 100% Organic Beeswax, Sustainably Sourced Pine Resin and 100% Organic Jojoba Oil.
Beeswax and Jojoba Oil have natural antibacterial properties helping your food last longer, they help to keep moisture in keeping your food, cheese, fruit and vegetables fresh for a longer period.
Pine Resin is a natural tree sap from Pine Trees that gives our Beeswax Wrap their sticky properties allowing them to be self-sealing and adhesive helping to seal your food and keep moisture in.
Q: How long will my Beeswax Wraps last?
A: Your Beeswax Wraps should last between 6 - 12 months depending on frequently you use them and if you follow the cleaning instructions.
Cleaning: Rinse food wraps in cold water using mild soap and leave to air dry. Once dry, fold up and store in drawer or roll up and stand in a jar. With proper care for wraps should last between 6-12 months.
Note: Do not rinse in hot water/ Not suitable for raw meat and fish, hot or frozen foods/ Store in a cool and dry place/ Keep away from heat and direct sunlight.
Q: Do Beeswax Wraps leave a residue?
A: If you feel some residue on your hands or on some of your dishes, fruit and vegetables after using our Beeswax Wraps don't worry this is normal and is 100% food safe. This is due to the natural ingredients we use that have a natural stickiness and self-sealing properties. The stickiness is stronger at the beginning and reduces and wears off over time. To clean your hands, simply use some dish soap and water.
Q: Why are my Beeswax Wraps flaking?
A: This can happen as our Beeswax Wraps are 100% Handmade, sometimes the wraps need a little longer to 'cure', or there may be too much Beeswax applied which is unable to absorb into the fabric, most customers understand and accept the nature of these Beeswax Wraps properties. If however, you would prefer to replace your Beeswax Wrap, please email us with a photo of your wrap attached to info@saffronandserai.com and we will do our best to assist you. Please also note, flaking of the Beeswax can also happen overtime, as the beeswax will start to breakdown with use. and this is also completely normal.