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Cheese Huggers

Cheese Huggers tightly seal the opened ends of cheese, keeping them from drying out. They come in four different sizes that stretch to fit, securing the cut ends of leftover cheese.

How do Cheese Huggers work?

Cheese Huggers are super easy to use. Just gently press your cheese block or stick of butter down into the Cheese Hugger. As you do this, the Hugger will fold itself around your food and create a snug seal.

Can Cheese Huggers be recycled?

Absolutely, Cheese Huggers can be recycled! We give Cheese Huggers a second life with TerraCycle® via their Zero Waste Box™ solution. All you need to do is request a prepaid shipping label from [email protected], then send us your damaged Food Hug

Are Cheese Huggers dishwasher safe?

Yes! Cheese Huggers are dishwasher safe making them as easy to clean as they are easy to use.

How do I clean my Cheese Huggers?

Cheese Huggers are dishwasher safe. Just pop them in the dishwasher between uses and they will come out clean and ready to go.  If you do not have a dishwasher, you can clean your Cheese Huggers by hand using the same methods and soaps that you use o

Do Cheese Huggers hold onto smells?

It is unusual for Cheese Huggers to absorb any odors. However, we have had a small number of customers who found themselves with a stubborn or lingering scent. Our number one suggestion is to bake the smell out of your Cheese Huggers. To do this, jus

How can I remove stains from my Cheese Huggers?

There are many ways to remove stains from silicone including baking, scrubbing with baking soda, and even soaking them in hydrogen peroxide. This article from The Spruce covers them all.

Are Cheese Huggers recyclable? Biodegradable?

Cheese Huggers are not biodegradable but they are 100% recyclable when you use our recycling program. Our packaging is always made with recycled content and is 100% recyclable with curbside paper programs. Cheese Huggers are made to last and will giv

What size cheese do the Cheese Huggers fit?

Cheese Huggers fit blocks of cheese between 2.9” - 4” in width. Each set contains four Cheese Huggers. 1 x Square Cheese Hugger: 2.25" L x 2.25" W. 1 x Small Rectangular Cheese Hugger: 3" L x 1.8" W. 1 x Medium Cheese Hugger: 3.5" L x 2.2" W. 1 x Lar