A thin generally rectangular package for containing a farinaceous product such as dry mixes, cereals and the like including a portion that is removable from the carton with out opening or destroying the integrity of the package. A plurality of OELDs have the same shape, and gradation can be implemented by controlling the number of OELDs that emit light. In addition to authenticating the good, the system may also authenticate the user and provide different information to different users andor limit information that is provided unauthenticated users. Finally, a master controller for controlling the operation of the card transport mechanism is installed. Alternatively, the silicon carbide layer may be deposited by reacting a gas mixture comprising hydrogen or argon and an organosilicon compound in a plasma. The cooking utensil retaining apparatus includes a flat elongate member with a plurality of bends designed to be releasably attachable to a user and accessibly holding certain cooking utensils while working.