Paper in the food tray

Question

I dont know if you guys notice that, there is always a piece of soft- paper between the meat and the white food tray , what is that ? why super market tuse that?

Answer 1

Absorbs the liquids...blood..yuck!

Answer 2

Maybe it's to absorb the juices, so they don't run out the sides of the package?

Answer 3

Absorbs liquid and preserves it (the meat).