Built for Cream Cheese and Schmear Bagels
The dry-wax coating does two jobs plain paper cannot. First, it gives a slick, non-stick surface, so cream cheese and butter peel away instead of smearing across the wrap or tearing the bagel. Second, it adds a moisture barrier that contains a generous schmear during handling. The result is a clean unwrap on the messiest bagels on your menu, from a loaded scallion cream cheese to a lox-and-schmear classic.
Wax-Coated vs Greaseproof for Bagels
Choose wax-coated when the bagel carries real cream cheese, butter, or schmear and you want a non-stick release. Choose greaseproof bagel paper for plain bagels, recyclability, and microwave reheating. The difference is the coating: wax adds non-stick and moisture strength, greaseproof keeps it plastic-free.
Wax-Coated Bagel Paper Specifications
- Coating: dry wax, non-stick surface
- Kit Rating: 8–10 (TAPPI T 559)
- Release: clean peel from cream cheese, butter, and schmear
- Weight: 30–50 gsm
- Color: white or natural kraft
- Compliance: FDA 21 CFR 176.170, food-safe wax and inks, PFAS-free
- Formats: sheets and dispenser rolls
Frequently Asked Questions
Does wax-coated bagel paper stop cream cheese sticking?
Yes. The dry-wax surface gives a non-stick release, so cream cheese, butter, and schmear peel away cleanly without tearing the wrap.
Is wax-coated bagel paper better for schmear bagels?
Yes. At Kit Rating 8–10 it contains a generous schmear and blocks the moisture that soaks through plain paper during handling.
Is wax-coated bagel paper microwave-safe?
Wax coatings are not recommended for the microwave or oven. Choose greaseproof bagel paper for reheating.
What sizes does wax-coated bagel paper come in?
From 10 by 10 inches for mini bagels up to 16 by 16 inches for double orders, plus any custom size.
Order Custom Wax-Coated Bagel Paper
Give your cream cheese bagels a clean, non-stick, branded wrap. Choose your color, size, and format, upload your artwork in PDF, AI, EPS, or PNG at 300 DPI minimum, approve a free proof within one business day, and ship free across the US in 6 to 8 business days on a low minimum order quantity. Order your custom wax-coated bagel paper today.
