Where does the coverall come from?
Before embarking on the discovery of this innovative product know Where does the bee wrap come from ? Bee wrap is a product that comes to us from Oceania, more precisely from Australia and New Zealand, countries at the forefront of new ecological and environmental issues . They appeared in the 2010s with the aim of no longer using plastic films .
What is a coverall?
To summarize, it is a eco-friendly packaging acting as a cover and packaging for food products . It is composed of a cotton fabric on which we come to coat with the beeswax , pine resin and jojoba oil . As many raw materials which gives it many properties. It covers everything is both waterproof , water resistant and it has many antibacterial properties . This 100% natural product responds to a major problem: the waste reduction and more particularly polluting plastics . In fact, it allows replace plastic films, cellophane and other aluminum foil in the kitchen and effectively and naturally preserves food . You can use the coverall safe for health because it is Made from natural ingredients . Eco-friendly to the end, at the end of its life the bee wrap has no environmental impact since it happens to be 100% biodegradable and will find, for example, a place of choice in compost .
How to use a coverall properly?
During the first use of the coverall You will first notice the appearance and its slightly rigid and sticky side. Don't panic, it's completely normal: the sticky feeling on your fingertips is due to the pine resin which give them their adhesive power . If they are stuck together, separate them gently and you're done. Then just knead it lightly. between your hands to warm it up: it becomes flexible which allows you to give it the shape you want so that it adapts best to your container ( salad bowl , plate , gratin dish …) or the food to be packaged . Once positioned and put back in the fridge it stiffens again. The Bee wrap can also be used at freezer which will allow replace disposable plastic freezer bags . After use, simply run it under water and rub it very gently with a sponge soaked in Marseille soap then to let air dry by hanging it up with a clothes peg, for example.
Can the coverall be used with all foods?
Covers it all can be used with a very vast majority of foods . The only downside being the meat and the fish because of the blood that could soak into the cotton fabric in case of direct contact. Apart from that it is ideal for wrap fruit, vegetables, bread, a sandwich or even cakes. It will also replace the plastic snack box of your child at school. The Bee wrap can also be useful during your bulk shopping , at walk or at the grocer's For wrap pieces of cheese for example. The Bee wrap can also be use as a lid by coming to position itself on a plate , one flat , one ramekin or a bowl which will then avoid everything direct food contact .
What is the lifespan of the coverall?
According to the mode of use ( food packaging , dish cover , refrigerate in the freezer or at room temperature…), the frequency of use and maintenance lifespan of a coverall can be more or less extended. If it is difficult to precisely define a duration of use we can still evaluate at 1 year the product lifespan or about a hundred uses. You will notice for yourself over time a decrease in the effectiveness of the product who will become less adherent and who will struggle to keep its shape . At that point you will be able to re-imprint it with beeswax (in the form of nuggets or pebbles found in drugstore ) to give it a second lease of life!
To go further, do not hesitate to consult our blog article on good environmental practices in the kitchen as well as our bee-wrap / cover everything.