What are Oxygen Absorbers?

StayFresh oxygen absorbing packets

Designed primarily to prolong the shelf life of food, oxygen absorbers (or oxygen scavengers) prevent the change of color in food products, stop oils in foods from becoming rancid, and prevent the growth of oxygen-using aerobic microorganisms such as fungi.

Oxygen supports the growth of microorganisms and causes changes in color and rancid odors in packaged foods. Plastic packaging is less able to exclude oxygen from packaged foods than are the older glass and metal containers. Oxygen scavengers absorb oxygen and effectively reduce the aerobic environment to 0% oxygen. Therefore aerobic bacteria and fungi are unable to grow in this environment. This will extend the shelf life of a food product drastically. The advantages of oxygen-absorbing sachets versus vacuum packaging are that the food products are not crushed or squeezed, as some products are of high value and are fragile, and its simplicity of use.

The type of packaging and the food bag / container seal are crucial for the effectiveness of the oxygen absorber. A minor packaging fault or leak can render the StayFresh™ packets useless and the contents inside the package will perish. Thus, a high barrier package (with a low oxygen transmission rate), such as our Mylar bags, and efficient seal techniques need to be employed.

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What amount of oxygen absorber should I use?

Dimensions Per Case Part Number Per Bag Part Number Description Oxygen Absorber Order
1.0" x 1.57" SF20CS6K SF20PK200 30 bags in each case
1 bag = 200 absorbers
1 case = 6,000 absorbers
20cc

Order Per Bag

Per Bag $16.85

1 case: $178.91
2 - 4 cases: $154.07/case
5 - 9 cases: $140.53/case
10+ cases: $134.66/case

Case(s)
1.17" x 1.48" SF30CS6K SF30PK200 30 bags in each case
1 bag = 200 absorbers
1 case = 6,000 absorbers
30cc

Order Per Bag

Per Bag $20.58

1 case: $194.90
2 - 4 cases: $175.39/case
5 - 9 cases: $161.00/case
10+ cases: $147.67/case

Case(s)
1.15" x 1.51" SF50CS5K SF50PK200 25 bags in each case
1 bag = 200 absorbers
1 case = 5,000 absorbers
50cc

Order Per Bag

Per Bag $24.31

1 case: $163.45
2 - 4 cases: $138.29/case
5 - 9 cases: $123.68/case
10+ cases: $106.62/case

Case(s)
2.375" x 5.25" SFSP50CS5K SFSP50PK200 25 bags in each case
1 bag = 200 absorbers
1 case = 5,000 absorbers
50cc

Order Per Bag

Per Bag $37.32

1 case: $285.42
2 - 4 cases: $261.86/case
5 - 9 cases: $237.66/case
10+ cases: $223.05/case

Case(s)
1.35" x 1.72" SF100CS2500 SF100PK100 25 bags in each case
1 bag = 100 absorbers
1 case = 2,500 absorbers
100cc

Order Per Bag

Per Bag $19.30

1 case: $192.45
2 - 4 cases: $166.33/case
5 - 9 cases: $126.88/case
10+ cases: $97.56/case

Case(s)
1.56" x 1.72" SF200CS1500 ASYQXSF200
50 x 200cc Oxygen
Absorbers (SF200PK50)
+ 50 Superpoly Bags
(V4R08513)
on sale
30 bags in each case
1 bag = 50 absorbers
1 case = 1,500 absorbers
200cc Bag of 50 Absorbers +
50 Superpoly Bags $11.30

1 case: $178.48
2 - 4 cases: $154.60/case
5 - 9 cases: $131.78/case
10+ cases: $122.19/case

Case(s)
1.70" x 2.12" SF300CS1500 ASYQXSF300
50 x 300cc Oxygen
Absorbers (SF300PK50)
+ 50 Superpoly Bags
(V4R08513)
on sale
30 bags in each case
1 bag = 50 absorbers
1 case = 1,500 absorbers
300cc Bag of 50 Absorbers +
50 Superpoly Bags $11.30

1 case: $159.18
2 - 4 cases: $130.61/case
5 - 9 cases: $123.25/case
10+ cases: $106.30/case

Case(s)
2.33" x 2.54" SF500CS1500 ASYQXSF500
50 x 500cc Oxygen
Absorbers (SF500PK50)
+ 50 Superpoly Bags
(V4R08513)
on sale
30 bags in each case
1 bag = 50 absorbers
1 case = 1,500 absorbers
500cc Bag of 50 Absorbers +
50 Superpoly Bags $11.30

1 case: $211.11
2 - 4 cases: $171.02/case
5 - 9 cases: $158.54/case
10+ cases: $151.40/case

Case(s)
2.27" x 2.83" SF750CS750 SF750PK25 30 bags in each case
1 bag = 25 absorbers
1 case = 750 absorbers
750cc

Order Per Bag

Per Bag $16.85

1 case: $214.84
2 - 4 cases: $196.82/case
5 - 9 cases: $158.97/case
10+ cases: $136.37/case

Case(s)
2.32" x 3.05" SF1KCS400 SF1KPK20 20 bags in each case
1 bag = 20 absorbers
1 case = 400 absorbers
1000cc

Order Per Bag

Per Bag $12.15

1 case: $132.32
2 - 4 cases: $119.09/case
5 - 9 cases: $112.48/case
10+ cases: $105.87/case

Case(s)
2.70" x 3.30" SF15KCS500 SF15KPK25 20 bags in each case
1 bag = 25 absorbers
1 case = 500 absorbers
1500cc

Order Per Bag

Per Bag $14.82

1 case: $191.38
2 - 4 cases: $170.06/case
5 - 9 cases: $148.84/case
10+ cases: $128.58/case

Case(s)
2.63" x 3.74" SF2KCS240 SF2KPK10 24 bags in each case
1 bag = 10 absorbers
1 case = 240 absorbers
2000cc

Order Per Bag

Per Bag $12.69

1 case: $127.73
2 - 4 cases: $118.77/case
5 - 9 cases: $111.42/case
10+ cases: $106.83/case

Case(s)
2.88" x 4.22" SF3KCS200 SF3KPK8 25 bags in each case
1 bag = 8 absorbers
1 case = 200 absorbers
3000cc

Order Per Bag

Per Bag $15.46

1 case: $151.61
2 - 4 cases: $122.61/case
5 - 9 cases: $116.54/case
10+ cases: $110.35/case

Case(s)
3.44" x 4.56" SF4KCS200 SF4000PK8 25 bags in each case
1 bag = 8 absorbers
1 case = 200 absorbers
4000cc

Order Per Bag

Per Bag $15.99

1 case: $159.61
2 - 4 cases: $130.08/case
5 - 9 cases: $123.57/case
10+ cases: $116.96/case

Case(s)

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Image Part Number Description Order
clear pouches with oxygen scavenging packets ASYQXSF500 50 packets of 500cc Oxygen Absorber (SF500PK50)
+ 50 Superpoly Bags (V4R08513)
*Bags hold up to 5lbs of rice and 4lbs of beans
$11.30
clear pouches with oxygen scavenging packets ASYQXSF500G5B 50 absorbers of 500cc Oxygen Absorbers (SF500PK50),
1 MylarFoil Pouch (20MFS30)
& 50 Superpoly Bags (V4R08513)
*Bags hold up to 5lbs of rice and 4lbs of beans
*Drum is not included
$14.71

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