FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2011, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (3 ): 241-246.

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Research Progress on Application of Electrolyzed Water in Food Sterilization

  

  • Received:2010-09-16 Revised:2010-12-29 Online:2011-02-15 Published:2011-01-13

Abstract: Electrolyzed water (EW) has been widely used in food industry as a new and effective sanitizer. There are three types of electrolyzed waters, including strong acid electrolyzed water, alkaline electrolyzed water and slightly acid electrolyzed water. In this review, the generation principle, characteristics, and bactericidal activity of each type of EW were described. Also, the current situation of EW application on food sterilization was investigated based on literatures and the latest research findings.

Key words: food safety , strong acid electrolyzed water, alkaline electrolyzed water, slightly acid electrolyzed water, food-borne pathogens

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