Frequently Asked Questions

Check most frequently asked questions here. If you still need help, please contact us at info@newgemfoods.com

General

All of our wraps are made from fruits and vegetables. A tomato wrap is made from tomato. A mango wrap is made from mango. A carrot wrap is made from carrot. All ingredients are 100% plant-based. All ingredients are Non-GMO.

Our products are currently available at Safeway/Albertsons, Wegmans, Whole Foods and Vitacost.com among other retailers. They are also available at many retailers across Canada. You can also purchase them on Amazon and by clicking our Shop button at the top of this page. For a full list of retailers and distributors, please contact us.

Each product was developed to perform with the different use applications.   

Sushi Wraps are formulated to be similar to Nori seaweed so they won’t tear. The high strength makes it easy to wrap sushi and the moist rice softens the wrap making it easy to bite. 

Sandwich Wraps are softer out of the package and easily hydrate with sandwich fillings in one or two minutes.  

NewGem Wraps have a shelf life of one year, when stored at room temperature. You don't need to refrigerate them. There is a best used by date printed on the back of each package.

In addition to tasting great and creating a world of new culinary options, our products are good for you. Here are some of our main health benefits:

  • 100% Plant-Based
  • Each wrap is a serving of vegetables/fruits
  • No artificial ingredients, colors, or flavors
  • No preservatives or sugar added
  • Gluten-Free
  • Fat-Free
  • Vegan
  • Kosher
  • Keto friendly
  • Diabetic friendly
  • Sodium = 15 to 35 grams per wrap (approx.)
  • Fruits and vegetables are a good source of antioxidants
  • Carbs = 4 to 11 grams per wrap (approx.)
  • Calories = 10 to 45 per wrap (approx.)

Consuming white bread and flour tortillas has little to no health benefits. NewGem wraps are flavorful to compliment your sandwich, plus they add the benefits of fruits and vegetables in an easy to use form.

Bread products are one of the largest contributors to food waste. Bread is thrown away at alarming rates throughout the baking production process. Since bread has a very short shelf life, unsold and unused bread also contributes to the almost 900,000 tonnes of product sent to landfills annually.

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Yes, we hold two issued utility (product) patents on our technology.

Sandwich Wraps

It's easy! Simply peel the wrap from the backing sheet and place on a preparation area with the shiny side of the wrap facing down. Fill with your favorite ingredients. To seal the sandwich, brush lightly with water around the edge of the wrap and roll tightly. Let your sandwich sit for a minute to soften the wrap.

Sushi Wraps

NewGem Sushi Wraps are not soy paper. The main ingredients are fruits and vegetables. NewGem Sushi Wraps have been developed to have a soft bite and not tear easily. They are easier to use and perform better than soy paper.