| 摘要 |
A receptacle is provided for containing and displaying food products which tend to exude juices or liquids, and which comprises a supporting member, such as a tray (10) or bag, and an absorbent pad associated therewith. The absorbent pad (12) comprises a mat (16) of liquid absorbent material, an upper liquid impermeable sheet (14) overlying the absorbent mat, and a lower wet strength paper sheet (18) underlying the absorbent mat. When a food product is positioned upon the upper sheet of the absorbent pad, any exuded liquids will flow around the pad and enter the mat by capillary action through the wicking action of the lower sheet, and the liquids will be held out of contact with the food product to thereby minimize contamination of the product and maintain its appearance and improve its shelf-life. The pad efficiently absorbs the liquids regardless of the position of the receptacle during transit or storage, i.e. whether or not the receptacle is kept in a horizontal position. |
