ABSORBENT PAD HAVING A DESICCANT

摘要

An absorbent pad having a desiccant for absorbing or adsorbing ambient moisture in a food package or in a food display case is provided, to prolong the shelf life and freshness of a food product therein. A method of using the absorbent pad having a desiccant, and optionally another active agent, to prolong the shelf life and enhance the appearance of a food product is also provided, particularly any food product that fosters condensation in the package after packaging, such as baked foods and pre-baked frozen food products.

主权项

1. An absorbent food pad for use in a food package or food display case having food therein comprising:
a top layer; a bottom layer; an absorbent body positioned between the top layer and the bottom layer; and a desiccant positioned in or on the absorbent body, wherein the desiccant absorbs or adsorbs ambient moisture in the food package or food display case to prolong the shelf life and enhance the appearance of the food.