Method of sampling and an associated product

摘要

The present invention relates to a method of sampling a foodstuff by combining in a food package, food and a sample capture device, a drip pad (1) configured to retain a sample from the food in a form suitable for subsequent analysis. The drip pad (1) includes an absrobent material that is divided in punched out areas (3) to avoid lateral flow of sample captured in the sample area (4). There is a backing strip (5) underneath the pad made of fluid impervious material.