Oxygen Scavenger
Sentence Product Summary
Our oxygen scavenger sachets are active packaging solutions designed to remove residual oxygen from sealed containers, significantly slowing oxidation, microbial growth, and spoilage. Using a food-safe iron-based absorption system, the sachets reduce oxygen levels inside packages to near-zero, helping maintain freshness, color, and product quality. They are simple to integrate into existing packaging processes and provide a cost-effective way to extend the shelf life of fresh and packaged foods.
Comprehensive Product Description
Our oxygen scavenger sachets are advanced active packaging components developed to extend the shelf life and quality of fresh and packaged products. Each sachet contains a proprietary blend of iron-based oxygen-absorbing materials combined with moisture regulators and porous carriers that rapidly react with residual oxygen inside sealed packaging. Once placed inside a container or package, the sachet begins absorbing oxygen and can reduce oxygen concentration from the normal atmospheric level (~21%) to extremely low levels (<0.01%), significantly slowing oxidative spoilage, microbial growth, and discoloration.
These sachets are designed for easy integration into existing packaging lines and are enclosed in breathable, food-safe microporous packaging material that allows oxygen to enter while safely containing the active ingredients. They are widely used across the food industry for products such as fresh produce, dried foods, meat, seafood, snacks, and prepared meals. By controlling the internal atmosphere of packaging, our oxygen scavengers help preserve freshness, improve product stability, and reduce food waste while requiring minimal modification to existing packaging systems.
The technology is particularly valuable for high-value and perishable foods where oxygen exposure rapidly reduces quality, such as mushrooms, berries, fresh meat, and seafood. With multiple absorption capacities available, the sachets can be tailored to match different packaging volumes and oxygen loads, offering flexible and scalable solutions for food processors, distributors, and retailers.
Capacity
| Capacity | Typical use | Package volume |
|---|---|---|
| 100 cc | Small retail packs | Up to about 0.5 L container |
| 300 cc | Medium food trays | About 1 to 1.5 L container |
| 500 cc | Large trays or bulk packs | About 2 to 3 L container |
Typical Shelf Life Improvement
| Product | Typical product amount (approx. 1 L pack) | Recommended absorber | Typical shelf life | Shelf life with oxygen scavenger |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mushrooms | 400-500 g | 300 cc | 5-6 days | 9-12 days |
| Berries (Strawberries / Blueberries) | 400-500 g | 300 cc | 6-8 days | 10-12 days |
| Fresh Meat | 500-700 g | 300 cc | 5-7 days | 10-14 days |
| Seafood | 400-600 g | 300-500 cc | 3-5 days | 8-12 days |