A substrate that contains a deodorizing ink is provided. The composition
contains carbonaceous particles (e.g., activated carbon) for adsorbing
one or more malodorous compounds to reduce odor. Because carbonaceous
particles typically have a dark black color that is sometimes
aesthetically displeasing to the user, the deodorizing ink of the present
invention also contains voided synthetic particles that mask, at least to
some extent, the darker carbonaceous particles. More specifically, the
voids of the particles contain air, which can scatter or diffract light
to create an opaque effect that may hide the black color of the
carbonaceous particles. In this manner, the color presented to the user
may be more aesthetically pleasing.