Fresh Produce Enhancement Brochure

FRESH PRODUCE ENHANCEMENT WITH CHLORINE DIOXIDE Efficient and Cost Effective International Dioxcide’s chlorine dioxide can be used at much lower doses than typical halogen antimicrobials with far superior microbial control. Its aggressive attack on bioslimes ensures less fouling of piping and practically eliminates bacterial “seeding” of process waters. Chlorine dioxide doesn’t produce halogenated organic by-products, which are serious problems associated with chlorine and bromine compounds. Typically, in the preparation of fresh produce, a 5ppm available chlorine dioxide dose added to rinse water, followed by a final potable water rinse, will reduce the total microbial loading by a factor of 102 or a 2 log reduction. As a result, the shelf life of the produce can be extended by several days. Fresh fruits and vegetables can carry surface flora of microorganisms consisting of harmless soil organisms, fungal spores and yeasts as well as potential pathogens. Superficial washing commonly is used to remove these contaminants. Often, minimally processed fruits and vegetables are transported via flumes through processing plants. Because of these numerous exposures to water, the potential for microbial cross contamination is high. Bioslimes also form in rinse and flume systems that serve as a contaminant reservoir, potentially cross contaminating all of the produce. To ensure sanitary conditions within these systems, produce must be protected from contamination. Effective microbial control of process waters and rinses will result in less bacterial and microbial contamination, and a cleaner product, with excellent shelf life and no chloro-organic residues. ? Broad spectrum antimicrobial activity ? Effective over a wide pH range ? Micro-organisms cannot develop immunity to chlorine dioxide ? Less corrosive than chlorine ? No hazardous residues ? Oxidizes iron and manganese ? Destroys sulfide and phenols ADOX® solutions are registered asterminal sanitizers for use on hardsurfaces in production areas as wellas in any CIP or COP systems thatrequire routine sanitation ordisinfection. FDA regulation 21CFR 173.300 allows the addition ofchlorine dioxide to wash fruits andvegetables. Approved Applications ? Microbial control of flumes,International Dioxcide’s ANTHIUM DIOXCIDE®, a 5% stabilized chlorine dioxide solution, can be utilized for small volume applications. For high volume applications, an International Dioxcide OXYCHLOR® on-site generator is provided to safely and easily produce chlorine dioxide solution at the point of application, using ADOX® sodium chlorite precursor solutions. Chlorine Dioxide Capabilities Chlorine dioxide is an excellent choice for controlling microbial contamination in pasteurizers and hydrocoolers or when the product is further processed and transported by water flumes to be frozen or sealed in cans or jars. ? Cooling towers for slime and odorcontrol. ? Rendering systems for odorcontrol. ? Whole plant potable watertreatment. Before using product, always readand follow label instructions. More Information Available International Dioxcide, Inc. is a world-leading specialty chlorine dioxidecompany, supplying high-value biocidalproducts and related technology fordisinfecting, sanitizing and controllingodors. For additional information aboutInternational Dioxcide Inc. ANTHIUMDIOXCIDE®, ADOX®, andOXYCHLOR® products, or theirapplications, please call our sales office.Sales Office International Dioxcide, Inc. 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Fruit and vegetable rinses.Uncut and unpeeled, as well ascut and peeled. Potable rinserequired. the composition, properties and use of its products and services, hoty is made hereby; products and services described herein are warruced on the reverse side of each invoice. ALL WARRANTIES O EPA and FDA Approval ANTHIUM DIOXCIDE® and Fast and Easy Applications ? Food contact surface sanitizer forall processing equipment surfaces. ty are limited as provided in IDI’s Standard Terms and Conditionmmendation to use any process or produce or use any product or setrademarks or trademarks of DuPont, s of Sale and IDI is not liable for consequential, incidental or special damages.rvice in conflict with existing or future patents. K06330