he patented cellulose absorbent, packed with super absorbent polymers, effectively wicks juice away from cut tomatoes while generating CO2 gas to reduce the growth of micro-organisms inside the package. Even in a non-barrier package, UltraZapXtendaPak Tomatoes active absorbent generates CO2 gas to slow the respiration rate, thus lowering bacteria, yeast and mold growth and extending the product shelf life.