Using your bread bag for the first time: what to do

October 31, 2026

Your bag has arrived, and you may be wondering if you need to do anything to it first. You don't. The Bivoks™ bread bag comes waxed and ready for your first loaf.

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Short answer: The bag is ready to use. The inside is already waxed, so you don't need to add any wax. Let the bread cool completely, put it in the bag, fold the top down and fit the clip. Put the bag in the fridge.

What to do the first time

Let the bread cool completely on a rack, 30 to 60 minutes.
Put the bread in the bag.
Fold the top down and fit the clip.
Put the bag in the fridge. The bread breathes and stays soft, and the dry air does not get in.

Where should the bag go?

Order	Place	How it works
1	The fridge, in the bag	The bread stays soft
2	The freezer, in the same bag	Cold does not harm the beeswax
3	The worktop	Good when the bread will be eaten soon

What many people wonder

The note in the parcel: If it mentions a beeswax block, that is nothing you need to use now. The block only comes with some sets, and it is for renewing the wax after 6 to 9 months. Nothing is missing.
The scent: The faint honey scent comes from the beeswax, and it fades with use.
Not fully airtight: That is the idea. The beeswax breathes.

How to look after the bag

Shake out the crumbs before you put in new bread. If there are a lot of crumbs, washing about every other week is enough. Turn the bag inside out and wash only the inside with lukewarm water and a little mild soap. Never put the whole bag in water, and never use hot water, a dishwasher or a washing machine. The full method is in how to wash your bread bag.

After 6 to 9 months the wax can be renewed. That is also covered in the washing guide.

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Bivoks™ bread bag299 NOK

Waxed and ready to use. Measures 30.5 × 43 cm, closes with a clip.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to wax the bag myself?

No. The inside is already waxed and the bag is ready to use.

How often should the bag be washed?

Shake out the crumbs every time. If there are a lot of crumbs, washing the inside about every other week is enough.

Can I put warm bread in the bag?

No. Let the bread cool completely first, 30 to 60 minutes on a rack.

Can the bag go in the freezer?

Yes. Cold does not harm the beeswax, and you can thaw the bread in the same bag.

Want to know more about the bag? See what is a beeswax bread bag.

Would you like another bag?

With two bags, one loaf can be in the fridge and one in the freezer.