What is Ozone wash:
Ozone is a universal disinfectant that can oxidize organic matter and inorganic compounds, destroy viruses, bacteria and other pathogens
The use of ozone for washing salads and vegetables produces water with a high degree of purity that is unattainable with other methods. Its disinfection power and the total absence of chemical products in the end-product make this system the ideal choice for this type of process. With 4 ppm of residual ozone in the wash water, a reduction of 99.99% in terms of surface
contamination can be obtained. These results are equal or better than those obtained using 50 ppm of chlorine.
Another advantage is that after washing, the water used is not contaminated and there are no alternations in the product’s colour, quality or texture. Sometimes, the average product life is even prolonged through this process.
Ozone working:
Advantages Of Ozone Wash:
•Most powerful oxidizer
•Environmental friendly
•No requirement of storage of chemicals
•Eliminates harmful bacteria
•Neutralizes toxic pesticides
•Food stays fresh for longer duration
•Free sanitizer, use ozone infused water on worktops, cutting boards and much more
The salient features of Ozone:
•Higher levels of ozone can be used before altering the taste or appearance of the produce.
•An ozone treatment is capable of destroying pesticides and chemical residues in wash water and on produce.
•Implementing ozone reduces the risk of cross-contamination of pathogens.
•Ozone is natural and chemical free allowing the use of ozone in organic food production and processing.
•An ozone system mitigates the need for storage, handling, use, and disposal of chemical sanitation agents.
•Ozone improves taste and appearance over the use of chlorination alone: Better Quality Produce.
•Ozone lowers counts of spoilage microorganisms in wash water and on produce surface: Longer Shelf Life.
•Ozone keeps wash water cleaner longer: Less Water Usage.
•Ozone leaves no chemical residue: No Final Rinse, hence Less Water Usage
•Ozone reduces contamination in discharge water:
Lower Cost Waste Water Disposal.
