Potential/Benefit of Ozone

The strength of the case for using Ozone may rest with its versatility and enviromental benefits over some existing food sanitizing methods.Ozonated water can be used on food products as a disinfectant wash or spray.When dispersed into water,Ozone can kill bacteria----like E.coli-----faser than traditionally used disinfectants,such as chlorine.


Ozone also can kills viruses,parasites,and fungi.Its also confirmed that Ozone was effective in ridding water of hazardous pathogens,including chlorine-resistant Cryptosporidium.


Coupling two processes-----washing food with Ozonated water and the subsequent ozonation of the recaptured water----reduces the amount of water needed in the food washing system.


Food products treated with Ozone are also free of disinfectant residues.Because it is an unstable gas,Ozone decomposes in about 20min into simple oxygen,leaving no trace of the Ozone disinfectant on the food.