Abstract: This invention relates to a pouch-type food pad for use in a food tray to absorb and withhold liquid, comprising an absorbing kernel (11) enclosed in a pouch (10, 12) formed by a first pouch layer (10) and a second pouch layer (12) adjoined by a bond (13), wherein said absorbing kernel (11) comprise two layers (11A, 11B) including a cellulose based support layer (11B) having a grammage between 12-50 g/m2, and wherein said first and second pouch layers (10, 12) have a grammage between 10-70 g/m2, preferably 12-50 g/m2, and wherein the tensile wet strength of at least said first pouch layer (10), preferably both layers (10, 12), is between 5%-50% of the tensile dry strength of said at least first pouch layer (10).

Abstract: This invention relates to a pouch-type food pad for use in a food tray to absorb and withhold liquid, comprising an absorbing kernel (11) enclosed in a pouch (10, 12) formed by a first layer (10) and a second layer (12) adjoined by a bond (13), wherein that said absorbing kernel (11) is in the form of a SAP/SAF free airlaid high absorbing material and that said first layer (10) is in the form of a breathable biodegradable film.