Description
Benefits
High capacity for oxygen absorption
Maintain oxygen level of less than 0.1% inside a properly sealed package or container during the intended shelf life
Help maintain taste, texture and freshness while preventing the conditions that may cause mold, microbial growth and rancidity in packaged foods
Oxygen absorbers minimize the need for preservatives
Fast and long lasting absorption behavior
Helps reduce food waste
Variety of packet sizes and customized solutions available
Safe for direct use with food products
Why Use Oxygen Absorbers?
Oxygen is the primary pathway to food degradation, which affects flavor, color, smell, texture, and deteriorating vitamin and nutritional value. Aerobic microorganisms – such as bacteria, mold, and fungi – require oxygen to form and thrive, which ultimately spoils food. In addition, the unsaturated fats and oils in food are highly susceptible to oxidation which leads to flavor loss and undesirable odors.
Antioxidant preservatives are often added to food products to inhibit oxidation. Consumers, however, are demanding more organic, preservative-free foods, thus driving the need to address oxidation in the packaging rather than chemically within the food itself.
Clariant’s Oxy-Guard oxygen absorbing packets have a high capacity for oxygen absorption. As a result, Oxy-Guard can help maintain an oxygen level of less than 0.01% inside a properly sealed package or container during the intended shelf life. This level is reached within 24 hours at normal temperature.
Typical applications include:
Baked goods, breads, tortillas
Nuts
Dried grains
Pastas, beans, rice
Processed meatsCoffee and tea
Chocolates and confectionary
Meals ready to eat (MREs)
Cheeses and dairy products
Powdered proteins/beverages
Pet foods and treats
Frozen pizzas and meals
We offer a variety of sizes based on the size of package and the residual air inside. Oxy-Guard is available as either individual packets or as a continuous strip for automatic insertion.
Based on a sealed package with an oxygen transmission rate (OTR) of <40 cc/m2/day
