People are learning what absorbent pad in meat packaging is for – it’s not just liquid
PEOPLE are only just learning what the absorbent pad in meat packaging is for – and it’s not just for liquid.
Any meat eaters will know when you take the raw item out of its packet there is a flimsy white sheet underneath.
Whilst most of us don’t pay attention to the throwaway pad it serves a very important purpose.
Helping to keep the meat safe to eat, the sheet ensures bacteria growth is kept under control.
Raw meat contains active bacteria which can give you food poisoning if not handled properly.
The pad actually stops the meat from stewing in any liquid which could create more harmful diseases growing.
It also helps soak up any juices so they don’t spill out into your fridge or around your kitchen.
The pads are currently under strict regulations in the US by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Each individual one has to be checked over and approved before it can come into contact with meat.
Although they may look quite flimsy, they can reportedly hold around 40 grams of liquid.
A food safety expert previously revealed how to spot if your meat is rotten and how to avoid getting sick.
Sylvia Anderson said you can avoid food poisoning by “using your senses”.
One woman recently revealed that a hoover is the answer to keeping food fresh.