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The packets often found in packages of dried food contain Silica Gel. Silica Gel is a highly absorbent desiccant that can absorb 40% of its weight in moisture. The Silica gel prevents the moisture from causing the food to spoil or mold, which helps keep it fresh as long as it is stored in an airtight container.
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How does active packaging protect and preserve fresh food?
packaging preserves fresh food by keeping it air type.
Where can one purchase Desiccant packs?
Desiccant packs are the little packs of silica gel often found in packaged goods. They can be purchased directly from the Desiccants website and come in many different varieties for food and other use. They can also be purchased in bulk on Amazon.
Why are things wraped in clingfilm?
It is a thin plastic film used for sealing food items and keeping the food fresh
What is purpose of storing food in a cooler?
keeping food in coolers keeps it fresh it helps prevent bacteria formation
How did referigeration changed peoples lives?
from salt to keep food fresh, to storage sheds, to refrigerators! refrigerators helped people keep food fresh longer by keeping it cold.
Explain how keeping food in a refrigerator helps to keep it fresh?
Coldness inhibits bacterial growth, thus preserving food longer.
What is silicon dioxide in food?
silica
How is food protected?
Dry grains and store them in air tight containers. Clove strands keep ant away. Keeping food in refrigerators keeps it edible for long time. Using food from tetra packs and cans is best
What should you do if you eat silica gel?
You cannot eat Silica Gel because it is not food. Silica Gel is a non-toxic substance that is used to absorb moisture. The reason packets of Silica Gel are labeled "Do Not Eat" is because they pose a choking hazard.
When something is not fresh what is that called?
Maybe stale or just 'non-fresh' or even 'food that isn't fresh'. For example, this food was stale OR this food isn't fresh OR this is non-fresh food
Do pumas search for food in packs?
Pumas don't search for food in packs. They are not social, and therefor live and hunt alone.
What types of food can you put in cans?
The type of food that can be put in cans is non-perishable food items such as dried food but also foods such as Tuna, Baked Beans, and Soups. Cans are great for keeping food fresh even if it is not stored in a fridge.
