Ozone in vegetable washing
To disinfect and improve water quality
Use of ozone in fruit and vegetable washing
Ozone is a powerful oxidant that is used to maintain the hygiene and disinfection of water in vegetable, fruit and vegetable washers. The conservation time of vegetables depends largely on the storage conditions and the microbiological load that the product may contain on its surface.
At the time of washing, the product can become contaminated with chlorites and chlorates as required by European regulations, which is why it is very important to maintain the hygiene and quality of the washing water. With ozone we can eliminate all types of microorganisms, with a power greater than traditional disinfectants. It also improves water quality, reduces COD, BOD, turbidity, organic load, odor, color, flavor, without leaving residues that could alter the organoleptic properties of the product.
The conservation time depends on the quality of your washing water.
Ozone reduces the consumption of chemicals with residual effect
Ozone is generated on-site, it does not need to store or transport chemicals
Ozone does not leave residues, it is respectful with the environment
The system is automated, you do not need manpower to apply it
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Advantages of using Ozone in your fruit and vegetable washing machine
Maximum disinfection without residue
Ozone has a much higher disinfection power than traditional disinfectants. Quickly eliminates all types of microorganisms. By injecting ozone into the water in your sink, you will prevent the proliferation of colonies without leaving residues.
Improves the quality of the water
By applying ozone in the water of your vegetable washing, you will eliminate toxins, pesticides, phytosanitary products, you will reduce COD, BOD and turbidity. You will improve the quality of the water, and you will be able to use it for a longer time. You will also reduce discharges and be more sustainable.
Increases preservation time
If we apply ozone in the washing water, your vegetables will have less microbiological load on their surface, increasing the conservation times once they leave the cold chain.
Without labor, automatic
The system generates ozone and injects it into the tank automatically, without the need to apply manual labor in the process. The equipment only needs to be connected to the tank to be treated and provide it with a point of light.
No chemical storage
Ozone cannot be transported or stored, it is generated on site, and it is applied instantly, so it is not necessary to store and manage chemical products, it avoids transport and reduces the carbon footprint.
System recognized by ECHA
Ozone is recognized by the European Chemical Agency to treat water and ZonoSistem has all the necessary legalization documentation to be able to apply ozone in its process.
Examples of Ozone in fruit and vegetable washing facilities
Ozone for apple washing, France.
Ozone for fruit washing and storage. France.
Ozone for washing carrots, France
Ozone for washing sweet potatoes, Rota. Spain
Ozone for washing carrots, Sanlúcar, Spain
Ozone for washing tomatoes, Almería. Spain