Potential of Electrolyzed Water as an Alternative Disinfectant Agent in the Fresh-Cut Industry

摘要: Water disinfection is one of the most critical processing steps in fresh-cut vegetable production. Technologies capable for efficient process water and recycled would allow reducing wastewater have less impact on environment. Among chemical disinfectants, hypochlorite solutions are still widely used. Electrochemical wash has been demonstrated to be effective eliminating a wide spectrum pathogens water. Both electrochemically produced chlorine compounds, particular hypochlorous acid, disinfectants when adequate doses A new electrochemical using boron-doped diamond electrodes can generate additional reactive oxidant species than further enhance disinfecting capacity. However, there pros cons use or other disinfectant agents. In this review, technological advantages limitations electrolyzed water, particularly regarding organic matter content, discussed compared hypochlorite.