Oxygen Absorber
Oxygen Absorber
An iron-based packet placed inside sealed containers to remove oxygen and extend food shelf life.
Oxygen absorbers are small iron-powder packets that chemically react with and remove oxygen from sealed containers, reducing oxygen levels to below 0.01%. By eliminating oxygen, absorbers prevent oxidation, inhibit mold and aerobic bacteria growth, and preserve food color, flavor, and nutritional value. Oxygen absorbers are rated in cubic centimeters (cc) of oxygen they can absorb — a 5-gallon pail typically requires 2,000-3,000 cc of absorption capacity. They are essential for long-term food storage in sealed pails.