I’ve Used Bee’s Wrap in My Kitchen for Years—Here’s What To Know Before You Buy

Bee’s Wrap uses natural, limited materials in its design: GOTS-certified organic cotton, beeswax, organic plant oil, and tree resin. Vegan Bee’s Wrap contains candelilla wax (a plant native to the Southwest and Mexico with similar properties as beeswax), soy wax, organic coconut oil, and tree resin.

The company uses wax from honeycomb cappings, which is a byproduct of the honey extraction process; Bees seal their honeycombs with wax (the seals are known as “cappings”) and beekeepers cut off those cappings to help extract the honey. Removing the cappings keeps the rest of the honeycomb intact and allows them to be reused and sustained for several years. The beeswax isn’t chemically altered or bleached, and it’s tested by the USDA for 200 different pesticides and herbicides.

Certain people may be more sensitive to the distinct beeswax scent, but I actually really enjoy it. It’s cozy, slightly floral, and very mild. Some studies suggest that beeswax may have antibacterial properties that help keep food fresh, as well.1

The assorted starter pack includes one small wrap (7 inch x 8 inch), one medium wrap (10 inch x 11 inch), and one large wrap (13 inch x 14 inch). I’ve found that the smaller wraps are ideal for storing half a lemon or the end of a cucumber, while the medium-sized ones are good for covering jars and storing cheese. The large sizes are big enough to cover a bowl or wrap longer bunches of veggies like carrots. They’re all great for storing different types of produce that don’t fit into generic-shaped containers, such as half an avocado.