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Food: Pome Fruit
Storage | Disinfection | Sanitization
Cherries | Citrus | Pome Fruit | Potatoes | Tomatoes
Reduce decay, control ethylene and enhance food safety practices
 Science-based Solution
Novazone’s science-based ozone solutions for cold storage and disinfection provide a safe and proven alternative for pome fruit packers and processors. Novazone’s cold storage solution effectively distributes gaseous ozone in the air to kill airborne and surface microorganisms. The solution naturally shuts down the sporulation process and controls ripening by consuming ethylene in storage facilities.
Novazone’s spray bar solution dissolves ozone into the water to kill pathogens and controls cross-contamination of a broad spectrum of food- and water-borne microorganisms. Incorporating ozone into the rinse process, growers and processors can control ORP levels, enhance food safety practices and reduce the use of chemicals.
Optimum Safety and Efficacy
Novazone’s unique closed-loop concentration control and remote monitoring capabilities provide optimum safety and efficacy. Its measurement sensors and on-board computer maintains ozone concentrations to within +/- 10 ppb of a desired set point. The solution includes fail-safe ambient air sensors, which constantly ensure work areas maintain ozone concentrations well within OSHA standards. Its remote monitoring service constantly tracks system performance and provides detailed reports and automated alerts.
Highlights
- USDA and FDA approved
- Certified organic
- Cold Storage Solution
- Reduce and control decay
- Kill surface and airborne microorganisms
- Stop nesting of decay in stored bins
- Control ethylene levels in storage rooms
- Maintain fruit pressure
- Increase storage and shelf life
- Gain options in market timing
- Spray Bar Disinfection Solution
- Enhance food safety
- Disinfect process water
- Control cross-contamination
- Meet HACCP requirements
- Reduce use of chemicals
- Reduce water usage and disposal costs
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Compare the Value
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CHLORINE
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OZONE |
| Control of Cross- Contamination |
Limited due to required long exposure times |
Effective control via short exposure times |
| Resistance Issues |
An ongoing problem |
None |
| Residue on Produce |
May adhere to surface or be absorbed into cut ends of product. Leaves stems brown |
Ozone reverts to pure oxygen leaving no residue. Preserve green stems |
| Sensory Aspects of Produce |
Salts may burn treated product. Absorption may effect taste and appearance |
Ozone maintains fruits taste, texture and smell characteristics |
| Work Environment |
Strong/irritating odors can permeate the work space |
Proper system design mitigates any odors |
| Regulatory Overhead |
Increased water discharge costs and scrutiny |
None |
| Corrosiveness |
Can corrode equipment |
No issue with a properly designed solution |
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THIABENDAZOLE (TBZ)
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NOVAZONE |
| Mold Control |
Blue & grey mold; resistant mold strains could build up. |
All types of mold; mold is oxidized and cannot become resistant to ozone |
| Ethylene Control |
No |
Converts ethylene to water and carbon dioxide (process is outside the fruit) |
| Residue on Fruit |
Yes |
No |
| Taste |
No Impact |
Natural Flavors Maintained |
| Dosage / Application |
Typically a drench application |
Ozone is applied continuously thus controlling mold and ethylene constantly |
| Regulatory Compliance |
Discharge must be hauled away |
No EPA record keeping required. Requires fire code compliance |
Example Systems
Cold Storage
Spray Bar Disinfection
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