With the increasing consumer demand for food safety and food quality, meat packaging technology is also advancing. Among them, absorbent pads, as an innovative packaging solution, play an important role in maintaining the freshness of meat, enhancing the appearance of the product and safeguarding food safety.
The following are the main features of absorbent pads meat packaging:
Keeping dry and extending shelf life
- Absorbent pads are highly hygroscopic and can quickly absorb excess water and blood precipitated from meat in the process of chilling or freezing, avoiding the meat from being soaked in liquid and reducing the risk of bacterial growth, thus effectively prolonging the freshness and sales shelf life of meat.
Improve meat quality and appearance
- By isolating the meat from the accumulated liquid, the absorbent pads help to maintain the original colour and texture of the meat, preventing the meat colour from darkening or softening due to water immersion, making the product more visually appealing to consumers and increasing their willingness to buy.
Reduce odour and cross-contamination
- The odour that may be generated during the storage of meat will be absorbed by the absorbent pads, and at the same time, the pads can also prevent blood from overflowing and contaminating other food, reducing the risk of cross-contamination and ensuring a hygienic environment inside the package.
Facilitate transport and display
- The use of absorbent pads increases the stability of the packaging, especially in the transport process, it can buffer the external impact, reduce the damage caused by collision of meat, to ensure that the goods in the best condition to reach the hands of consumers. In addition, it is convenient for supermarkets or retailers to display meat with absorbent pads directly in the freezer without additional handling.
Safe and environmentally friendly materials
- High-quality absorbent pads are usually made of food-safe materials, such as food-grade absorbent paper or non-toxic polymer materials, to ensure that they do not contaminate meat and are easy to degrade or recycle, which is in line with modern environmental protection concepts.
Easy to use and replace
- Absorbent pads are designed with practicality and convenience in mind. They can be quickly placed by merchants during packaging and easily removed by consumers after purchase, making it easy for further processing or cooking of meat.