492360 Fri Feb 22 16:41:39 -0800 2008 4 29 Not About Food 0 3425746 Does anyone know what those absorbant pads are called,that markets use under pre-pack meat, fish, chicken, etc to grab draining fluid? Extra thanks if you know if they're sold retail/quantities smaller than "a ton". (g) Fri Feb 22 16:41:39 -0800 2008 11980 MikeG 1 3426039 I don't think there's a specific name for them, they're just called absorbent meat pads or absorbent packaging. Quick google search found this: http://www.dadepaper.com/ProductInfoe08e933c-d22b-4ac7-bc9d-d8fe2a0d4592.aspx I think there are 350 of them in this case... Fri Feb 22 18:33:52 -0800 2008 3425746 167984 eyemyth 1 3429579 my butcher sells them to me in any quantity that I want for .05 each. Sun Feb 24 09:39:46 -0800 2008 3425746 70200 chelleyd01 2 3430094 Thanks, both of you. I haven't searched heavily to see if small quantities are available, but I was wondering if my local supmkt might sell me some so I guess I'll try that first. Sun Feb 24 12:51:33 -0800 2008 3429579 11980 MikeG 1 3439649 You should go to a foodservice distributor for this and see if you can buy by the case. If you've got a business license, this shouldn't be a problem. Any Sysco, USFoodservice or other major distribution house should have them readily available. PS - the stuff inside the packet actually is the same absorbant material used in diapers Wed Feb 27 08:12:52 -0800 2008 3425746 125776 jboeke