Beeswax Food Wraps

MADHU WRAP BEESWAX FOOD WRAPS

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ABOUT

‘Madhu’ means honey in Sanskrit. It is made from 100% locally sourced GOTS certified organic cotton fabric, unbleached beeswax, natural tree dammar gum and organic cold-pressed coconut oil. Madhu Wrap is a handcrafted natural, reusable and biodegradable alternative to plastic, paper, and aluminum foil wrap.
Harvested from honeycombs, beeswax is a natural product which has been used since ancient times for various applications including use as candles, as a sealant and in cosmetics. Beeswax as well as coconut oil have antibacterial and antifungal properties, thus helping keep food safer for longer.

Being washable and reusable, Madhu Wrap can be reused as many as 100 times with careful use your wrap will last from 8 to 10 months.

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WHAT CAN YOU USE MADHU WRAP FOR?

Madhu Wrap can be used to wrap sandwiches and rolls, roti, raw fruit and vegetables, idli, dosa, cheese or paneer. The wrap can be used to cover dishes that are kept in the refrigerator. The wrap molds with the warmth of your hand and holds shape when folded over food or vessels. As it cannot be washed with hot water We do not recommend using it to wrap raw meat products.
We also do not recommend wrapping very oily and greasy foods, as prolonged contact with oil can dissolve beeswax.

Also, read our section on Frequently Asked Questions below

TIPS FOR USE & CARE OF MADHU WRAP

Wrap cut vegetables or fruit to keep fresher for longer in the refrigerator. The wrap clings to the skin of the vegetable or fruit by pressing with the warmth of your hands.

Wash your wrap in cold water as shown in the image above. Rinse and wipe your wrap and hang to dry. If there are stubborn stains the wraps can be gently scrubbed or soaked in a diluted soap solution for 15 to 20 minutes, before rinsing.
Once dry, fold or roll your wraps and store them in your kitchen linen drawer or cabinet, preferable away from sources of heat. Your wraps are ready to be reused!

There are a few important points to keep in mind while using Madhu Wrap –

  • Beeswax melts at around 60°C. So we advise not to place hot foods over the wrap. Allow hot foods to cool before wrapping with Madhu Wrap.
  • The wrap cannot be used in a convection or microwave oven. Keep your wrap away from sources of heat. 
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DO

DO Wrap foods that are cold or at room temperature

Wrap cut fruits and vegetables, herbs, sandwiches, roti, dosa, idli , cheese to store in the fridge or carry in your snack or lunch box

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DO Hand Wash Wrap with cold water and mild soap

Gently hand wash Madhu Wrap after use with cold water. Use a mild soap if very dirty. use a gentle brush if required.

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DO NOT

DO NOT Place hot foods such as freshly prepared roti, paratha, dosa and idli

Beeswax melts at 60 deg.cent and will stick to the food if hot food is placed over the wrap. Bring hot foods to room temperature before placing over Madhu Wrap.

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DO NOT

DO NOT Wash with a hot water, hard brush or in the washing machine

The wax layer will come off and make the product ineffective.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can the wraps be washed with hot water?
No. As beeswax melts at around 60 degrees centigrade, the wraps cannot be washed in hot water. A cold water wash is more than enough to clean the wrap after use. If needed a gentle dish soap can be used to wash the wrap.
How many times can the wraps be washed and reused ?
The wraps can be washed and reused as many as 100 times or more.
Does the wrap feel sticky ?
Yes. The wraps have a sticky texture, which help it to mould to food surfaces and utensils and keep food fresher for longer by providing a breathable seal.
Do the wraps smell of beeswax?
Yes. The wraps have a slight aroma of beeswax, which fades with repeated washing and use.
Are the wraps food safe?
Yes. The wraps are completely food safe as we use organic cotton fabric which has been printed with safe herbal dyes. Beeswax, dammar gum and coconut oil are all certified safe for contact with food
Do the wraps get stained?
The wraps can get stained if they come in contact with certain types of foods such as turmeric etc. This however, does not decrease the effectiveness of the wraps.
Do the wraps develop lines and cracks after use ?
After repeated use, a few lines and crease marks do appear on the wraps. This does not reduce the efficacy of the wraps.
How do we know when to dispose off the wrap ?
Once the wrap has reached the limit of its useful life, it will not be as sticky and you may notice some of the beeswax flaking off. At this point it can be disposed off.
How do we dispose off the wraps once it has completed its useful life ?
The wraps are compostable. Once the useful life of the wrap is over, cut it in strips and dispose it in the compost bin.

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Beeswax

What is beeswax and where do you source it from ?
Beeswax is a natural wax produced by honey bees of the genus Apis. The wax is formed into scales which forms the honey comb of the hive.We source our beeswax from Apiaries (honey farms ) which practice ethical and sustainable bee farming practices in India. These are located in Gujarat, Punjab, Uttaranchal and Himachal Pradesh. Ethical and sustainable bee farming, ensures that bees are not killed in the process of extraction of honey and beeswax.
Does the beeswax you use harm bees in the process of extraction ?
No. We source our beeswax from small farmers who practice ethical, organic and and sustainable apiculture practices that does not destroy the bee's social immune system. Did you know that honeybees pollinate 2/3rd of the food on our planet ? Supporting ethical and sustainable bee farming, not only  protect bees but also small farmers across India.  

Dammar Gum

What is Dammar Gum and why do you use it in Madhu Wrap ?
Dammar Gum or gum damar  is a food grade natural tree resin which is mostly used as a glazing agent in foods (CAS number: 9000-16-2 ). It is  obtained from the tree family Dipterocarpaceae in India and Southeast Asia, principally those of the genera Shorea ( Sal Tree ) or Hopea. We use Dammar Gum for its binding properties, to increase the strength and to prevent cracking of beeswax. Dammar Gum should not be confused with Dammar Varnish which is made my dissolving dammar gum in turpentine.    
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