FTI Foodtech International is the Canadian technical and marketing agent for AGELESS, an oxygen absorber product developed by Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company.

The potential market for AGELESS is large. It is already being used in Canada in packaging of sandwiches for vending machines, for pasta, perogies, dehydrated canned food and beef jerky which is largely destined for export to Japan. Other applications include: packaged cereals, cakes, nuts, spices and pharmaceutical products including vitamins.

The major ingredient in this patented oxygen absorber is a non-toxic powdered active iron oxide. The product is supplied in the form of sachets of varying sizes for different size containers and applications. By totally eliminating oxygen, AGELESS sachets prevent the deterioration of fats and oils, prevent discolouration, kill vermin which might be present in grains, prevent the growth of mould and other aerobic microorganisms and facilitate storage in controlled atmospheres.