Oxygen Absorber Short Presentation (FEB 2020)

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OXYGEN ABSORBERS
What is an “Oxygen Absorber”?

Oxygen absorber is a very effective product used for eliminating the oxygen
present inside a particular packaging.
Why “Oxygen Absorbers” is needed and how

does it work?
It allow food processors and exporters to extend the shelf life of packed food
products by preventing oxidation, rancidity, discoloration, loss of flavor and
crunchiness. The absence of moisture and oxygen in the package environment
retards the growth of bacteria, molds, mildew and insects for an optimum shelf
life and quality.
What is the main goal of an “Oxygen

Absorber”?
• It’s main goal is to reduce oxygen

to .01% or less. This can be
achieved through placing the
appropriate number of packets in a
certain size of container.
• Even in a vacuum sealed

packaging, “Total” vacuum is not possible.
This is because air contains around 21% oxygen at normal atmospheric pressure (the
rest is 78% nitrogen, and 1% other gases).
What are the common factors that contributes to

the presence of oxygen inside a packaging?
O2
• Permeation – The penetration of

permeate (such as solid, liquid, & gas)
through a solid.
Different types of packaging material has

their own “OTW” (Oxygen Transmission
Rate) and “WVTR” (Water Vapor
Transmission Rate).
In terms of packaging, permeation will eventually take place which means more oxygen
will enter the packaging and will get contact with the product inside.
• Residual air after packaging sealing - oxygen can still remain inside the
packaging. Even substitute gas is already infused into the packaging, a certain
amount of oxygen will still enter during the sealing process.
Main purpose of Nitrogen infusion is to fill up the Upon pulling out the tube/pipe, small amount of air
packaging with nitrogen pushing out the oxygen. still enters the packaging.
Nitrogen infusion only works during sealing while “Oxygen absorber” will
continuously absorb oxygen in days, weeks, months, or years after sealing of the
packaging.
• Insufficient vacuum or inadequate extracting of air inside of a packaging (for

vacuum bag users) .
• Defective or weak seal or peeling – Sometimes after the sealing process, there will
be instances that after some time, some part of the seal will be weakened due to
deterioration caused by handling or sometimes cause by inefficient sealing.
Then
• Pinholes – are basically small holes in a plastic packaging. These can come as
small as it can’t be seen by the naked eye.
• Handling damages – Inappropriate and too much handling can create holes and
other kind of damages to the packaging that can cause passage way for air to
enter.
Overseas / inter-
island
or worst
case
Domestic
What are the main functions & benefits of an

“Oxygen Absorber” Packets?
1. Prevention of growth of bacteria, molds, and mildew.
2. Prevents infestation of insects.
3. Reduce or Eliminate the need for preservatives.
(or none)
4. Delay the discoloration in foods and maintain its freshness & crunchiness.
With
Without (after a year)
(after a year)
Oxidation is a chemical process that,

produces undesirable changes in color flavor, texture, aroma and nutrient content, results
when air reacts with food components. When fats in foods become rancid, oxidation is
responsible. The major players for oxidation are oxygen and atmospheric moisture.
5. Prevent oxidation of vitamins.

 Nutritional value & energy source of food are retained.
Heat, water and oxidation are the three primary enemies of vitamins and
minerals. Vitamin C and the fat-soluble vitamins A and E are particularly
prone to oxidation. The longer a fruit is exposed to air and light, the less
vitamins it will have.
6. Creates more cabinet space - Compared to Nitrogen infused packaging,

packaging is more compressed.
• Packaging space & Delivery capacity
x 30pcs. = 6,000
x 200 box
Nitrogen
infused
x
50
pc = 10,000
s .
x 200 box
Non- nitrogen
infused
7. Flexibility in production schedule.
DURING LEAN SEASON
ORDERS OUTPUT DELIVER

PRODUCTION
Y
L M AL L
A R A
O RM NO RM
N NO
Buffer stocking is possible due to

extended shelf life caused by using
DURING PEAK SEASON
oxygen absorber.
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Moisture Solutions for Industry

What is an “Oxygen Absorber”?

Why “Oxygen Absorbers” is needed and how

What is the main goal of an “Oxygen

• It’s main goal is to reduce oxygen

• Even in a vacuum sealed

What are the common factors that contributes to

• Permeation – The penetration of

Different types of packaging material has

• Insufficient vacuum or inadequate extracting of air inside of a packaging (for

What are the main functions & benefits of an

2. Prevents infestation of insects.

3. Reduce or Eliminate the need for preservatives.

Oxidation is a chemical process that,

5. Prevent oxidation of vitamins.

6. Creates more cabinet space - Compared to Nitrogen infused packaging,

• Packaging space & Delivery capacity

DURING LEAN SEASON

ORDERS OUTPUT DELIVER

Buffer stocking is possible due to

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