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VARI-Sorb Super-Absorbent Pads
... meet all your absorbent needs to protect your products during shipping, display or storage.

ALL COMPONENTS ARE U.S. FDA APPROVED FOR DIRECT FOOD CONTACT

Food products sold in grocery stores, supermarkets, and similar stores are usually displayed and sold in packages. The package is most often composed of a supporting tray that is over-wrapped by a transparent plastic film, or by a transparent plastic bag. These packages allow the consumer to inspect the product and, at the same time, protect the food from external contamination.

Some food types, such as meat, poultry, fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, and fish, are typically washed before packaging. Fluids from washing, as well as fluids discharged from the food products themselves, can accumulate inside the package. As much as three ounces of fluid can accumulate in the package from the time the food is packaged until it is consumed. The accumulated fluids can support the rapid growth of microorganisms, which could actually cause food to spoil. Moreover, fluid within the food packages often creates an unsightly appearance and will lower the product's appeal to the consumer.

Cellulose pads are typically used to absorb excess fluid in meat, poultry, fruit, vegetable, and fish packages. The absorption capacity of those pads and their ability to hold the fluids when they are squeezed or pressed on, is very limited.

To improve absorption capacity, and specifically the retention capacity of liquid under an external pressure, use Vari-Sorb Absorbent Pads! Vari-Sorb Absorbent Pads have the ability to absorb excess liquid into the polymer matrix by swelling, even against the weight of your product pressing down on them. The excellent retention capability of Vari-Sorb Absorbent Pads prevents the absorbed liquids from squeezing out of the pad, therefore minimizing food contamination by stagnant liquids. Vari-Sorb Absorbent Pads are used to improve the absorption capacity, and specifically the retention capacity, of your packaging and thus, increasing the value and the shelf life of your product! .

The materials used in the manufacture of Vari-Sorb Absorbent Pads have been approved by the U.S. FDA for use in the packaging of poultry, red meat, cubed tomatoes, fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, fresh whole berries, and fresh and frozen fish.

Vari-Sorb Absorbent Pads can also be hydrated (soaked in water) in the same manner as Cold-Stuff Ice Packs and then used as a direct food contact ice pack. Ice down and ship fresh fish, frozen fish, sides of beef, venison, produce, as well as many other products that are shipped in bulk or without individual packaging that prevents direct contact.

You don’t have to stock both ice packs and absorbent pads when Vari-Sorb Absorbent Pads will do double duty!

MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)

RETAINS FLUIDS UNDER PRESSURE

VARI-Sorb pads retain their absorbed fluids even when pressure is applied to them. Unlike tissue absorbers, the absorbed fluids bond with the absorbent polymers so they can't leak out of the pad. VARI-Sorb pads keep your product cleaner and longer.

PROTECTS IN MANY WAYS

VARI-Sorb gives you just what you need for your products: less spoilage, more freshness, better appearance, and longer shelf-life. Anti-microbial compounds, can be added to the absorbent blend making the possible applications virtually endless.

SUPER-ABSORBENT

The technology behind VARI-Sorb represents the latest advancements in absorption products and materials. Each VARI-Sorb pad absorbs many times its its own weight in fluids. Just a few cents worth of VARI-Sorb means BIG protection.

FITS ANY SIZE CONTAINER

VARI-Sorb Pads can be sized to fit various containers. Cut along the seams with a knife or scissors to the desired size and enclose it with your product. VARI-Sorb standard size rolls are 16" x 300'. Pre-cut pads are available.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Outer casing: non woven fabric / film

Standard Roll Weight: 32lbs.

Pre-cut pads available.

Standard Roll: 16" x 300' (400 sq. ft)

Cell size: 4" x 4.019"

Cells per roll: 3440

Each cell can absorb up to 140 grams of fluid

* The actual volume of liquid absorbed by each cell and the different types of liquids absorbed by Vari-Sorb Absorbent Pads will be custom tailored to each customer’s particular requirements. Call 251-602-4893 to discuss you particular needs.