Bactericidal activity of electrolyzed acid water from solution containing sodium chloride at low concentration, in comparison with that at high concentration

Optimisation of steamer jet-injection to extend the shelflife of fresh-cut lettuce

“…EW has a strong bactericidal effect against pathogens and spoilage microorganism, more effective than chlorine due to high oxidation reduction potential (ORP) (Bari et al, 2003;Izumi, 1999;Kiura et al, 2002;. The advantage of the use of EW at neutral pH in comparison with acid is it does not affect pH, surface colour or general appearance of fresh-cut vegetable (Izumi, 1999).…”

The Application of Slightly Acidic Electrolyzed Water as a Potential Washing Agent on Shelf-life and Quality of Fresh Cut Vegetables (Lettuce and Carrot)

“…Sodium hypochlorite can be used as a disinfectant, while it is difficult to adjust the pH and ACC. The great advantage of SAEW to sodium hypochlorite is the produced SAEW with a stable pH and ACC [13]. The microbial growth of carrot showed a similar trend.…”

“…Since the ORP played an important role in killing microorganisms. The mechanisms of SAEW on inactivating bacteria were included inactivating an enzyme of the bacterium [13] and improving the bacterial membrane permeability [14]. Thus, these effects could cause the rise of conductivities and the rapid leakages of intracellular content, including DNA, K+, and protein.…”

<b>Disinfection potential of electrolyzed strongly acidic water against </b><i><b>Mycobacteria</b></i><b>: Conditions of disinfection and recovery of disinfection potential by reelectr</b><b>olysis </b>

“…Electrolyzed strongly acidic water (ESW) has been widely used for infection control in clinical settings (7,9) because it has been proved to be effective for the disinfection of disinfectant-resistant bacteria, such as Mycobacteria (15), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (6), and spore-forming bacteria (3,4,6), and viruses causing blood-borne infections such as hepatitis B virus (8,11) and HIV (5). ESW is also expected to be used against pathogens of emerging diseases, such as the avian influenza virus H5N1 (12).…”

“…High-level disinfectants, such as glutaraldehyde (GA), have disinfection potentials against any microorganisms; however, it has been reported that it may be harmful to patients and healthcare workers (1,2). ESW is considered less toxic than GA (13), and it has been reported to be effective against disinfectantresistant bacteria, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa (6), spore-forming bacteria (3,4,6), and bloodborne infectious pathogens such as hepatitis B virus (8,11) and HIV (5) depending on the condition. Further study is needed to clarify both the disinfection spectrum of ESW and the optimum conditions for disinfection, particularly the relationship between smaller apparatus with the positive electrode and then re-electrolyzed at a constant voltage of 24 V for 7 min.…”