(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 ...

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So what is silica gel and what is it used for? Silica gel packets are used to keep products at the correct humidity. These little packets take in moisture when there is too much of it in products or ...