What are Oxygen Absorbers?
What are Oxygen Absorbers? Oxygen Scavengers or Oxygen Absorbers are often used in enclosed food packaging to reduce the level of oxygen. Oxygen Absorbers can increase the shelf life for food products, retaining their freshness, flavors, aroma, and food quality. Oxygen Absorbers are small packets that contain a mixture of iron powder, sodium, and activated carbon has proven quite effective in helping decrease the available oxygen in the package. Iron powder is the main component, while sodium acts as an activator, causing the iron particles to rust and effectively reducing the oxygen level in the surrounding atmosphere to approximately 0.01%…
Bubble Wrap vs Air Pillow Packaging
Bubble Wrap Bubble Wrap is a commonly used packaging solution due to its highly versatile and practical packaging properties. Bubble wrap is strong enough to protect heavy, bulky products yet flexible enough to cover the most minor, most delicate components. Cut different sizes of Bubble Wrap according to the size of the product to be packaged. – Types of Bubble Wrap Standard Bubble Wrap The Standard Bubble Wrap consists of two layers – single layer, which is regular grade, and double layer, which is heavy-duty. Metalised Bubble Wrap Metalised Bubble Wrap, also known as ‘foil bubble wrap,’ refers to Bubble…
All About Ice Gel Packs
Ice Peak Ice Gel Pack is made of containing potable water and absorbent gel. Several methods can be used to produce Ice Gel Packs. The ice gel inside ice packs is made out of ammonium nitrate or urea. Humi Pak’s Ice Peak uses a 0°C (32°F) gel formulation with puncture-resistant nylon laminate film. Ice Gel Packs maintain a thermal environment more efficiently than ice. Ice Gel Packs help prevent spoilage and ensure that food products stay fresh and are in good condition. The Ice Gel Packs are leakproof and conform with Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament. For usage, freeze…