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Oven Pads
CoCopac supplies absorbent oven pads for food products packed and cooked in oven-ready trays. They are commonly used beneath poultry and other meat products to absorb released juices while remaining within the pack during cooking.
Features
The pad construction, dimensions and absorbency can be selected around the food product, tray format, cooking process and expected fluid levels. Our team can also review an existing pad or specification and support sampling or trials where required.
Designed for oven-ready packs
Oven pads use a heat-resistant construction developed for products that remain in the tray during cooking. They are commonly supplied for foil trays and other suitable oven-ready packaging formats.
Absorbency matched to the product
Different foods release different amounts of liquid during cooking. Oven pads are available in a range of absorbencies, helping control juices within the tray without using more material than the application requires.
Bespoke sizes and formats
Pads can be converted around the dimensions of the tray and the position of the food product. This helps achieve an appropriate fit while supporting consistent performance and presentation.
Example Oven Pad Applications
The examples below illustrate typical applications, although the final specification should always be confirmed for the particular pack and process.
Whole and Half Chicken
Absorbent pads for oven-ready poultry trays, developed around the size of the product and expected volume of cooking juices.
Poultry Portions
Bespoke pad formats for chicken portions and other poultry products packed for cooking within the tray.
Oven-Ready Meat Packs
Heat-resistant absorbent pads for suitable meat products supplied in approved oven-ready packaging.
Oven Pad FAQs
Common questions about selecting and using absorbent pads in oven-ready food packaging.
What is an oven pad?
An oven pad is an absorbent food-contact pad made using a heat-resistant construction. It sits beneath the food within a suitable oven-ready tray and helps absorb juices released during storage and cooking.
Can the pad remain in the tray during cooking?
Selected oven-pad specifications are designed to remain in an approved tray during cooking. Suitability depends on the pad construction, food product, cooking method, temperature, duration and complete packaging specification, so these details should be confirmed before use.
Are oven pads available in different absorbencies?
Yes. Different absorbency levels are available so the specification can be matched to the amount of liquid the food is expected to release during storage and cooking.
Are bespoke sizes available?
Yes. Oven pads can be converted around the dimensions of the tray and product rather than being limited to a small number of standard sizes.
Can you match an oven pad we already use?
Yes. An existing sample, product specification or tray drawing can help the team assess the current material, dimensions and absorbency before discussing a suitable option.
Is a production trial required?
A trial may be recommended where the food, cooking conditions, tray or specification differs from a previously approved application. This helps confirm fit, absorbency and performance under the intended conditions.