Whoops! It happens. But no need to worry—the small packet inside some of our superfood powders is 100% food safe. Depending on the product, it is either a moisture absorber made from food-grade silica, or an oxygen absorber made of iron powder, diatomaceous earth, electrolytes, and activated carbon. Both are enclosed in a food-safe material.
Why are these packets inside some of our superfoods and not others? Certain products, especially juice powders and freeze-dried berry powders, are very susceptible to environmental conditions which can lead to clumping and hardening. Each time you open your bag, a small amount of moisture and oxygen can enter in the form of relative humidity. The packet within counters this effect by absorbing up to 40 times its weight! That’s why it’s important to leave the pack inside your bag until you’ve finished enjoying the product.
If you’re unsure if your product is supposed to have a moisture or oxygen absorber, check the lower right corner on the back of your bag for a note that says "[moisture/oxygen] absorber included in package."