Mother Earth Living – September-October 2019

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For the curious consumer, there’s more than just

beeswax wrap out on the sustainable storage market!

Depending on your preferences and needs, check out

containers, covers, and wraps made from glass,

silicone, stainless steel, simple fabric, and more.

And if you prefer to purchase beeswax wraps, you

can find them for sale in various sizes and colors at

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Beeswax wraps are ideal

for covering up cheese

and bread, or half-eaten

apples and slices of pie.

The only thing they’re

not recommended for

is raw meat. Also, these

wraps won’t produce

a watertight seal, but

neither will plastic wrap

or aluminum foil. Unlike

plastic, though, beeswax

wraps are breathable,

which allows moisture

and heat to evaporate,

keeping food fresh for

longer periods.

Use the warmth of your

hands to mold it around

an object. Once it cools,

the wrap holds its shape

well. After a few uses,

especially with pungent

foods, such as onions,

wash the wraps. Use

cold water, as even tepid

water can melt away the

beeswax mixture. I use a

mild, natural, scentless

dish soap to lightly rub

the wraps before hanging

them to air dry.