Food is paramount, and food safety is paramount. In the food industry, humidity is a key factor affecting food quality and safety. According to data from the National Food Safety Risk Assessment Center, food spoilage and loss due to moisture accounts for 8% of total food production each year, resulting in significant economic waste and potentially leading to food safety issues. Shenzhen Ensobo Desiccant Co., Ltd. leverages its food-grade desiccant research and development technology to create safe, efficient, and compliant moisture-proofing solutions for the food industry, protecting consumers' food safety.
Moisture damages food in many ways. For puffed foods like biscuits and potato chips, humidity levels exceeding 55% rapidly absorb moisture from the air, causing them to become soft and lose their original texture. Nuts and grains, among other foods, are susceptible to mold growth in high humidity, producing aflatoxin, a harmful substance that poses a serious health threat. Baked goods like bread and cakes, when exposed to moisture, not only shorten their shelf life but also develop mold spots, making them inedible. A pastry company once experienced excessive humidity in its warehouse during the summer, leading to mold growth in 100,000 boxes of mooncakes. The company had to recall and destroy all of the products, resulting in direct losses exceeding 5 million yuan and a serious impact on its brand reputation.
Ensobo, addressing the unique characteristics of the food industry, has developed a series of food-grade desiccant products. All products are certified by international organizations such as the FDA and SGS, ensuring safety and non-toxicity for direct food contact. For small-packaged foods such as candy and chocolate, Ensobo offers a 1g food-grade silica gel desiccant. The package is transparent and breathable, allowing consumers to clearly see the desiccant status. The package is also strictly sealed to prevent leakage of desiccant powder. With a moisture absorption rate exceeding 30%, this desiccant effectively maintains dryness within food packaging, extending the shelf life by an average of 30%.
For large-packaged foods such as grains, oils, and flour, Ensobo has developed montmorillonite desiccant in sizes ranging from 500g to 2kg. These desiccant products, packaged in a burst-proof design, can be placed directly inside the packaging to quickly absorb moisture, preventing oxidation and rancidity of the grains and oils and clumping of the flour. After adopting this desiccant, a grain and oil company reduced the clumping rate of flour from 25% to below 3% after six months of storage, significantly improving product quality. For cold chain foods, Ensobo has innovatively developed a low-temperature desiccant that maintains stable moisture absorption properties in temperatures ranging from -20°C to 10°C, effectively addressing the problem of condensation caused by temperature fluctuations during cold chain transportation and preventing food from becoming damp and spoiling.
Ensobo's container desiccants also play a vital role in food transportation. For the transportation of fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables, Ensobo has introduced a breathable calcium chloride desiccant that absorbs moisture without releasing heat, which could affect the quality of the fresh food. Placing 20kg of this desiccant in each 40-foot refrigerated container can control humidity within the container below 55%, reducing the risk of fresh food spoilage. After adopting this solution, a fruit trading company reduced the transportation loss rate of imported cherries from 15% to 5%, significantly improving economic efficiency. In addition to high-quality products, Ensobo also provides comprehensive moisture-proofing consulting services to food companies. Its professional team develops customized moisture-proofing solutions based on factors such as food type, moisture content, packaging method, and storage conditions. These solutions include desiccant selection, dosage calculation, and placement planning, helping companies reduce moisture-proofing costs while ensuring food safety. Ensobo has partnered with renowned food companies such as Want Want, Three Squirrels, and Bestore, and its products cover a variety of sectors, including snacks, grains and oils, bakery products, and fresh produce.
Food safety is crucial, and moisture-proofing is crucial. Ensobo will always uphold the principle of "safety first, quality paramount," continuously innovating food-grade desiccant technology to strengthen moisture-proofing for the food industry and safeguard the freshness and safety of every piece of food.