FAQ

How are Uuvipak products made?

Uuvipak products are made from upcycled clean food byproducts generated from manufacturing grain flour and processing juice.

Are the products edible?
Yes, our products are edible. Each Uuvipak product has about 8 servings. Do not an one entire product in one go!

Do the products contain gluten?

Yes, all our products contain traces of gluten at the moment. We are working on gluten-free versions of the products.

I am gluten allergic or intolerant, can I use Uuvipak products?

We do not recommend you use Uuvipak if you are allergic to gluten.

Can the cups hold hot water or coffee?

Yes, Uuvipak cups are designed to hold hot water for 12–14 hours. Enough time to finish your hot coffee or drink!

Where are Uuvipak products made?

Our products are made here in Brisbane, Australia.
We will be releasing a lot of details about our manufacturing facility, process and supply chain very soon on our socials and website!

Can I put Uuvipak products in the dishwasher?

No, please don’t. Uuvipak products are designed to replace single-use plastics and will not survive a dishwasher cycle.

Can I reuse my Uuvipak product?

Yes and No. If you use your Uuvipak with dry foods, you can rinse any Uuvipak products quickly with water and dry them in the microwave for 2 minutes.

How do I clean Uuvipak products?

Ideally, you shouldn’t be cleaning Uuvipak single-time use products.
Check out this video for more information on what you can do after using Uuvipak.

How can I discard Uuvipak products?

After use, you can:
– Eat some (about one eighth of the product in one go)
– Feed it to animals or pets in small quantities (chickens, cows, dogs, pigs)
– Rinse with water and leave in your garden — they disappear within weeks and fertilise the soil
– Put them in your home compost
– Discard them in any garbage bin — they will biodegrade within a few weeks

What do the products taste like?

Uuvipak tastes like weetabix.

Are Uuvipak products oven and microwave safe?

Yes, they are oven and microwave safe.

When will Uuvipak products begin to ship?

It will take 6–8 months before we can start shipping our products.

If I want to offer Uuvipak products to my customers, can we discuss bulk orders?

Please email [email protected] and we will be in touch shortly.

How are Uuvipak products different from similar products on the market?

Uuvipak products do not contain microplastics.
Other sustainable products often contain plastic liners, are non-recyclable, and take 20–40 years to decompose.
Uuvipak products return to nature within a month.
Sugarcane bagasse products need industrial composting facilities.

What’s great about Uuvipak products?

They create a circular economy — raw materials come from nature and return to nature without industrial composting.

Can I discard Uuvipak products in the garden?

Rinse with water and leave them in your garden. They disappear within weeks and fertilise the soil.

Do Uuvipak products contain chemicals?

Uuvipak products contain no chemicals.

Are Uuvipak products 100% organic?

Yes, all Uuvipak products are 100% organic.

Can I feed Uuvipak products to my pets?

Yes, a small portion (about 1/8th). They are rich in fibre.

What’s the shelf life of Uuvipak?

The estimated shelf life is 1 year.

Is Uuvipak food safe?

Products have been laboratory tested and showed no food-grown microbes for 1 year.

Are Uuvipak microplastics free?

Yes, 100% microplastics free and 100% organic.

Are Uuvipak products home compostable?

Yes, they are home-compostable.

Is Uuvipak a sustainable company?

Yes. Products are made from clean, organic food waste and the manufacturing process generates zero emissions.

How will I make the planet greener by using Uuvipak products?

They are made from natural materials and return to nature without industrial composting.
Just toss them into home compost after use.

How does Uuvipak offset carbon emissions and global warming?

Landfills produce methane from organic waste.
Uuvipak upcycles clean organic food waste and produces zero methane emissions.

What are the dark patterns and lines on the products?

They come from organic raw materials and give a natural, earthy appearance.

Are Uuvipak products vegan?

Yes, they are 100% vegan.