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What are the chemicals used to decontaminate fruits and vegetables?

April 26, 2017chemicals decontaminate fruits Used vegetables

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What are the chemicals used to decontaminate fruits and vegetables?

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Besides PRO-SAN , hypochlorite, chlorine dioxide, per-acetic acid, ozone, and hydrogen peroxide are used to kill bacteria on fruits and vegetables. However all these chemicals except PRO-SAN are oxidizing agents. These agents indiscriminately oxidize organic material and can potentially destroy precious vitamins, antioxidants and fine nutrients present in fresh fruits and vegetables.