TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESERVING FRESH PRODUCE

摘要

A treatment system and method for preserving fresh produce is disclosed. The method includes providing fresh produce to be preserved, washing the fresh produce in an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide having a pH greater than about 9.0, and washing the fresh produce in a mixture of a anti-microbial agent and an acid activator. The system includes tanks containing the wash solutions and conveyor system to transfer fresh produce to and from the tanks.