The active packaging industry helps many companies prolong the lifespan of their products. Take a product like deli meat, for example. The meat naturally has a short lifespan. In time, the appearance of the meat starts to fade and it must be removed from the shelves within 10 days or so. By adding active packaging […]
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Sorbents give food and pharmaceutical brands a way to extend the shelf life of their product. A sachet tucked inside a bag of beef jerky or a canister inside a bottle of pharmaceuticals, for example, traps oxygen and moisture that can degrade products. Sorbents are effective. However, not all sorbents are created equal. There are […]
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An innovative solution to extend the shelf life of food is now available. Oxygen-absorbing film protects the quality, look, flavor, aroma, and texture of food – and it blends seamlessly into the product’s packaging. Multisorb has developed an oxygen absorbing resin that is integrated directly into film called FreshPlus. FreshPlus can be let down in […]
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Including an oxygen-absorbing sorbent in your food packaging helps maintain quality and extend shelf life. Sorbents are found in a variety of foods like pet food, dietary supplements, processed meats, baked goods, pre-cooked meals, whole muscle meat, and ground beef. However, inserting a sorbent into a package can be a challenge. Active packaging companies can […]
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There’s a lot of science behind food packaging. Manufacturers have to control the environment inside the package in order to preserve a food’s color, texture, taste, and smell. To do so, an oxygen scavenger is typically added to the package. These scavengers are usually free-floating components, but a new kind of oxygen absorber is generating […]
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The quality and shelf life of a product is paramount, especially in the healthcare industry. Medications that line store shelves or are dispensed by a pharmacy can’t degrade or become less effective as they wait to be consumed. To protect pharmaceuticals, supplements, vitamins, and diagnostic products like pregnancy tests, many companies add a desiccant to […]
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The trend has become the rule. What was once thought to be a passing interest for some has become the norm for many. Clean label food and beverages are products that contain clean and simple ingredients. According to Food Insider Journal, 75% of consumers will pay more for clean label ingredients.[1] With consumers driving the […]
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Companies who have collaborated with Multisorb have reduced their total cost of ownership, improved production speed, and added production-line flexibility and mobility. Multisorb offers the fastest, most efficient sorbent dispensing solution on the market and is the one stop shop for fully automating desiccant insertion into you package. Multisorb dispensers are highly optimized to dispense […]
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Multisorb Technologies takes safety and quality seriously and are the only sorbent manufacturer that is GFSI FSSC 22000 certified. Multisorb’s USA facility received the Food Safety Management System FSSC 22000 certification for the design, development, manufacture and distribution of sorbents to the food industry. The certification demonstrates Multisorb’s ability to manufacture products that will not […]
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The key active ingredient inside an oxygen absorber is iron. It is important to understand differences in the quality of the iron inside the packet especially if it is being used with food, pharmaceuticals, or any other product that is consumed or used on the body. Iron is mined from the ground and like most […]
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