Described is an odor adsorbent, in particular for use in absorptive hygiene articles, comprising: a) peroxomonosulfuric acid and/or salts thereof and also b) zeolite. Also described are water-absorbing polymeric particles wherein the particles are laden with a mixture comprising a) peroxomonosulfuric acid and/or salts thereof and also b) zeolite, and wherein the water-absorbing polymeric particles preferably comprise a crosslinked polymer based on partially neutralized acrylic acid, and more particularly are surface-postcrosslinked.
