Frequently asked questions

Here you will find many answers to common questions

A selection of frequently asked questions about Toppits^® and our products can be found here. If you still have any questions, please contact our customer service.

What sizes are the reusable Silicone Bags available in?

Silicone bags are available in 1L and 1,5L.

Are the Silicone Bags suitable for travelling by plane?

When travelling, you can use our reusable Silicone Bags in your checked baggage, for example, to transport toiletries or other small items. However, for transporting liquids in your hand luggage, the...

How to Clean and Use Reusable Silicone Bags

Before using your Toppits^® Reusable Silicone Bag for the first time, wash it with hot, soapy water. Let hot leftovers cool down a bit before placing them in the Silicone Bag. For space-saving storage...

Toppits^® Paper Freezer Bags: How to properly freeze and thaw your food!

Was the delicious pizza too big? Can't finish the whole loaf of bread in time? Is there a small leftover from a shared meal? No problem: freeze it without plastic in one of our paper freezer bags....

Are the Paper Freezer Bags suitable for keeping food fresh?

Yes. In addition to freezing without plastic, you can also use Toppits^® Paper Freezer Bags to keep food fresh. However, since this product made from FSC^® certified paper is specifically designed for...

In which sizes are Toppits^® Paper Freezer Bags available?

Toppits^® offers you the freezer bag made from FSC^® certified paper for every portion size. Discover the plastic-free freezer bags with capacities of 1L, 3L, or 6L. Whether it's a 1L bag for fruits...

How can the Paper Freezer Bags be disposed of?

Our Toppits^® Paper Freezer Bags are compostable, suitable for home composting according to NF T51-800, and industrial composting according to DIN EN 13432. We recommend using the soiled product after...

What material is used for the Paper Freezer Bags?

Toppits^® Paper Freezer Bags are free from conventional plastic! They are made from FSC^® certified paper and are silicone-coating free. By selecting suitable raw materials and a special manufacturing...

Which Zipper^® bag is best for taking on the plane?

According to EU regulations, liquids must be transported in hand luggage in a resealable, transparent plastic bag. The plastic bag can have a maximum volume of one litre. So, the resealable 1 litre...

Organising your freezer compartment: Tips for a tidier freezer

A well-organised freezer compartment not only gives you a good overview and helps you find your food quickly, it also ensures that nothing gets forgotten about helping you to waste less food. An...

Are freezer bags reusable?

Toppits^® freezer bags are practical everyday aids for freezing food safely and conveniently. Both the standard freezer bags and SafeLoc^® freezer bags from Toppits^® allow you to di-vide food into...

Dispose of freezer bags correctly

Toppits^® freezer bags are a great invention that helps many people keep things tidy in their freezer. Freezer bags are also useful for storing food and preventing unappetising freezer burn. But...

Cling film - which waste bin is the right one?

Cling film is an everyday product in many households. Why? Because with cling film it is easy to keep food fresh for longer. But the question of how to dispose of cling film properly often comes up

What can beeswax wraps be used for?

Toppits^® beeswax wraps can be used to cover fruit, vegetables and bread., but They can also be used to keep cooked food fresh. Beeswax wraps are particularly sustainable as they can be reused up to...

Aluminium foil - which side should you use? Tips for correct use

Toppits^® aluminium foils are particularly tear-resistant and heat-resistant and preserve the taste and nutrients of your food. The aluminium foil has a glossy and a matt side, but which side is used...

Sustainable household products? Environmentally friendly practical household aids!

For us, sustainable household articles are products that cause very little harm to the envi-ronment. We are working on fully integrating our entire product portfolio into the circular economy by 2025....

Which waste bin should aluminium foil go into?

Toppits^® aluminium foil is a practical kitchen aid for everyday use. Whether used for cover-ing leftover food or wrapping food to take with you on the go, aluminium foil it's makes it easy. However,...

Is there such a thing as sustainable plastic?

How sustainable is plastic? Plastic has a bad reputation because it is made from the fossil fuels oil or petroleum. But we are committed to a sustainable approach to plastic products and are...

Tips to combat food waste

Toppits^® products help to preserve food and give it a longer shelf life. We also give tips on how to store food properly and how to extend the shelf life of vegetables, meat and the like, to help you...

Are beeswax wraps hygienic?

Toppits^® beeswax wraps are made from organic beeswax, organic cotton and traditionally harvested pine resin. Beeswax naturally has antibacterial properties, which makes using beeswax wraps...

What does ‘recyclable’ mean?

We believe that the circular economy makes a significant contribution to a more sustaina-ble world. An important part of the circular economy is recycling, i.e. reprocessing valuable materials to make...

What is mass balance for plaste?

In order to make a contribution to a more sustainable world, we and our raw material suppliers have selected the mass balance approach. This approach promotes the use of plastics made from renewable...

How heat-resistant are aluminium barbecue trays?

Aluminium barbecue trays are highly heat-resistant - aluminium only begins to melt at temperatures above 600°C. For this reason, aluminium barbecue trays are ideal for barbe-cuing. Aluminium barbecue...

Can fruit and vegetable bags be reused?

Fruit and vegetable bags can be used in a variety of ways and are ideal for storing fruit, vegetables or fresh herbs. After use, the bags can easily be washed out and then reused. This contributes to...

Is cling film heat resistant?

Generally, cling film is not heat resistant and should not be used in an oven, as it can melt and the food can then no longer be eaten. However, there are several alternative products that are more...

Can baking paper burn?

Toppits^® baking paper is made from natural raw materials and so it is not surprising that the baking paper is essentially made of a flammable material. However, this does not mean that baking paper...

What is freezer burn?

Again and again people talk about freezer burn - but what exactly does the term freezer burn mean and how can it be prevented? When dry areas appear at the edges of frozen foods, this is called...

Is it healthy to cook food in aluminium foil?

Food is often prepared wrapped in aluminium foil and exposed to high temperatures. Can eating food that has been in contact with aluminium foil affect health? Cooking food in aluminium foil is...