For beef jerky and dried meats, Oxygen Absorbers are the best choice because they: • Remove oxygen, preventing bacteria, mold, and spoilage. • Extend shelf life by slowing oxidation and fat rancidity. • Keep jerky fresh without affecting texture or taste.

Yes. Oxygen Absorbers are FDA-approved and safe for indirect food contact. However: • Do not open or eat the contents of an Oxygen Absorber packet. • Do not use Oxygen Absorbers in moist or wet foods (they are for dry food storage only). • Oxygen Absorbers are safe for grains, rice, beans, coffee, powdered milk, and dehydrated foods.

Using extra Oxygen Absorbers does not harm food but may: • Create a stronger vacuum effect in flexible packaging. • Make bags feel tighter than usual. It’s better to slightly overuse than to underuse, as any remaining oxygen can lead to spoilage.

No. Oxygen Absorbers remove oxygen, but they do not remove nitrogen or other gases. This means: • Packages may not shrink like vacuum-sealed bags but are still protected. • The contents inside are preserved by the absence of oxygen, preventing spoilage. • If properly sealed, the packaging should feel slightly compressed after some time.

The expiry date indicates when Oxygen Absorbers should be used for optimal results, typically within 18 months of production. They remain effective until opened, at which point oxidation begins. Proper storage—sealed, away from heat and sunlight—ensures longevity. If partially used, reseal in a vacuum bag and use within six months. Click here to view a statement from our supplier.

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Oxygen Absorbers once exposed to oxygen will immediately start to oxidise, capturing the surrounding oxygen. This activation period can last between 4 hours to 24 hours. Once the absorber has completely oxidised, the absorber is no longer working. This might sound like a problem, however bear in mind that the role of the absorber is to remove oxygen within your sealed package. Should that package remain sealed, then the conditions within the package will remain oxygen-free. Re-open a package and you will be exposing the contents to oxygen. In this case, the original absorbers should be discarded and replaced with new oxygen absorbers. There are a couple of variables to consider: • How permeable is your packaging? A high barrier packaging solution such as mylar will ensure that oxygen does not pass through to package contents. The lower the permeability of the packaging material (e.g. paper bag), the more often oxygen absorbers will need to be replaced. • Oxygen absorbers once fully loaded or ‘spoiled’ no longer have the capacity to absorb additional oxygen. It’s important to therefore make sure that you ‘round up’ when calculating your oxygen absorber needs. Underestimating your oxygen absorber needs will leave a portion of oxygen within your package causing contents to deteriorate faster over time.

Oxygen Absorbers trigger an oxidation reaction when exposed to air, causing the iron powder inside to rust and trap oxygen. They function like sponges but for oxygen instead of moisture. Once full, they must be replaced to maintain an oxygen-free environment. Unlike desiccants, which absorb moisture, Oxygen Absorbers specifically remove oxygen.

Oxygen Absorbers (or scavengers) are small packets containing iron powder and other ingredients that react with oxygen to form iron oxide, effectively removing oxygen at a molecular level. Available in various sizes, they absorb oxygen until full. By eliminating oxygen, they extend food shelf life, preventing spoilage, mold growth, and oxidation—ideal for storing grains, dried fruits, meats, and dehydrated foods.

Oxygen Absorbers help preserve food by: • Preventing mold and bacterial growth by removing oxygen. • Extending the shelf life of dried foods, grains, and powders. • Maintaining freshness, flavor, and texture by preventing oxidation. • Protecting against insect infestations (bugs cannot survive without oxygen). Using Oxygen Absorbers in Mylar bags, mason jars, and vacuum-sealed containers ensures long-term food storage safety.

The main difference between Oxygen Absorbers and silica gel is their function: • Oxygen Absorbers remove oxygen from sealed packaging to prevent spoilage, oxidation, and mold growth in food and sensitive products. • Silica gel absorbs moisture (humidity) to prevent condensation, mold, and corrosion inside packaging and storage containers. Both are essential for long-term preservation, but they serve different purposes.