How to effectively disinfect fresh fruits and vegetables?

The catering industry also frequently uses sodium dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC) tablets to comply with HACCP guidelines, which require all fresh fruits and vegetables to be thoroughly cleaned with a suitable disinfectant before preparation. NaDCC tablets are suitable for washing salads, vegetables and unpeeled fruits. NaDCC effectively kills bacteria targeted by the food industry such as E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria and Staphylococcus aureus. At the same time, NaDCC will not affect the taste and appearance of food.

Of course, disinfection of food-making surfaces and equipment is equally important. Based on sodium dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC) is recognized as an effective, highly convenient and safe food disinfectant. NaDCC tablets can also be used in various food service disinfection applications, including floors, surfaces, tiles, etc. In the UK, 76% of the fresh produce industry uses chlorine to wash organic produce.

Independent tests conducted by accredited laboratories and universities have evaluated the effectiveness of NaDCC, and in controlled studies using fresh fruits and vegetables, it has been proven that they can reduce or eliminate pathogens to harmless levels in many cases. Through spoilage testing, shelf life and sensory studies, it can also improve the storage life of fresh produce.

How to use NaDCC to wash fresh fruits and vegetables?

According to general food safety guidelines, the concentration of NaDCC for washing fresh fruits and vegetables should be between 50 and 100 ppm, which is 1/10 to 1/20 of the NaDCC concentration for general environmental disinfection. The solution is simple:

Step One

Rinse the fresh fruits and vegetables with water to wash away the dirt and mud on the surface.

Step Two

Soak the fruits and vegetables in the diluted NaDCC solution for 15 minutes.

Step Three

Take the fruits and vegetables out of the water. If it is not eaten immediately, it can be stored directly in the refrigerator. Just rinse with fresh water before use.

How to dilute NaDCC disinfectant tablets at home?

All medical-grade NaDCC disinfection tablets are basically the same in purity, no different from those specially used for washing salad vegetables and fruits, but they are different in sizes. Assuming you are using our highest-selling Haz-Tabs 2.5g disinfection tablet, you can refer to the following dilution table. Assume that the capacity of the zinc pan in a general family kitchen is 10-15 liters.