(WHTM) — You have probably seen silica gel packets in many places such as shoeboxes, dried food, and even bubble wrap. It’s a white packet that always says ‘do not eat’ on it. So what is silica gel ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We're all familiar with silica gel packets — the small bagged packets found in vitamin bottles, shoe boxes, and electronics, along with other ...

A person may mistake silica gel packets for sugar or salt and consume them. This can have adverse effects, especially for children or pets, such as an upset stomach and diarrhea. Silica gel packets ...

You've probably never given much thought to silica gel packets beyond noting that they're a mild inconvenience. The tiny white packets are often included by brands in deliveries of shoes and bags - ...

Ever noticed the tiny small packet with little gel like granules that often come with your new pair of shoes or the new bottle? It is often discarded with the rest of the packaging. Well, to brush up ...

From food to electronics, many products are often shipped with silica gel packets. Although many people just toss them away without a second thought, they may be able to serve another purpose. While ...

When you buy a new electronic appliance, shoes, medicines or even some food items, you often find a small paper sachet with the warning: “silica gel, do not eat”. That little sachet is a desiccant – a ...

Have you ever wondered what is actually inside that ominous looking packet? What are some of the other uses of silica? Creative people have actually come up with various different ways of using silica ...

We find them everywhere, popping out of all sorts of packaging, lurking like an ugly bug in vitamin bottles and new shoes. Working freight at my store, I touch dozens of silica packets each day and ...