Accidentally baked flatbread with oxygen absorber -- is flatbread safe to eat?
Seasoned Advice Asked on January 11, 2021
We just accidentally baked some trader joes flatbread and didn’t notice the oxygen absorber went in the oven with it. If you’re unfamiliar, this is the little packet that preserves the food with big words “DO NOT EAT” printed on the side. The packet didn’t open, just stayed stuck to the bottom of the flatbread while it baked. However I’m wondering if anything poisonous might have out gassed and been absorbed into the pizza dough? Maybe I’m paranoid, but I don’t feel quite safe eating it now.
Oxygen absorber only lists a brand name: AGELESS. From this link its the “ZPT” type. The first one listed on the page.
The flatbread (and the oxygen absorber) was cooked at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes.
2 Answers
Given that you have identified the oxygen scavenger as a ZPT-type AGELESS device, I believe the active ingredient is mainly iron oxide, rust, which isn't inherently harmful. However I do not know what the packaging material is made from.
AGELESS ZPT-type:
I did find some data on the Mitsuibishi website for AGELESS, stating that some types are alright when microwaved, but there were no direct references to direct heating.
If it were me, I would remove the area around the patch and eat it, but I am not an expert and I would recommend that you contact them directly to be sure.
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Correct answer by Orbling on January 11, 2021
I'd say if it isn't much of a hassel, just dunk this portion and bake more bread.. It's better to be safe than sorry. And for the least you'll clear your mind of the possible side effects of the absorber and eat with ease, and enjoy the flatbread..
Answered by notthetup on January 11, 2021
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