One of the most well-known materials, silica gel, is still poorly understood in terms of its purpose and nature. These little packets, which with the ubiquitous warning “Do Not Eat,” are found inside a variety of products, including shoe boxes and vitamin bottles. what does silica gel do? This blog aims to increase awareness about silica gel by providing a thorough discussion of what it is, how it is created, and where and why it is commonly used.