ReviewLebensmittel-Wissenschaft + [i.e. und] Technologie. Food science + technology. Science + technologie alimentaire2022
Conventional and non-conventional disinfection methods to prevent microbial contamination in minimally processed fruits and vegetables.
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24 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 102 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Sustainable formulations composed of biosurfactants and phytochemicals with potential application in fresh-cut food industry.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Effect of plasma-activated water against E. coli and S. aureus: Influence of organic matter and impact on skin cell viability.Applied microbiology and biotechnology · 2025Article
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- Evaluation of electrolyzed water to control fungal trunk pathogens in grapevine nurseries.Pest management science · 2025Article
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- Fengycin-essential oil emulsions as sustainable biocontrol formulations againstFrontiers in plant science · 2025Article
- Carvacrol-loaded chia mucilage nanocapsules as sanitizer to control Salmonella, Escherichia coli and Listeria monocytogenes in green cabbage.Brazilian journal of microbiology : [publication of the Brazilian Society for Microbiology] · 2024Article
- Impact of Metabolites from Foodborne Pathogens on Cancer.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Vapor-Phase Essential Oils as Antifungal Agents againstFoods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Using ultrasonic washing combined with UV-LEDs as a novel chemical-free method to disinfect fresh ready-to-eat produce.Ultrasonics sonochemistry · 2024Article
- Investigating processing practices and microbiological quality of minimally processed vegetables in Brazil.Brazilian journal of microbiology : [publication of the Brazilian Society for Microbiology] · 2024Article
- Comparative assessment of UV-C radiation and non-thermal plasma for inactivation of foodborne fungal spores suspensionRSC advances · 2024Article
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Abstract
Pandemic COVID-19 warned the importance of preparing the immune system to prevent diseases. Therefore, consuming fresh fruits and vegetables is essential for a healthy and balanced diet due to their diverse compositions of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and bioactive compounds. However, these fresh products grew close to manure and irrigation water and are harvested with equipment or by hand, representing a high risk of microbial, physical, and chemical contamination. The handling of fruits and vegetables exposed them to various wet surfaces of equipment and utensils, an ideal environment for biofilm formation and a potential risk for microbial contamination and foodborne illnesses. In this sense, this review presents an overview of the main problems associated with microbial contamination and the several chemicals, physical, and biological disinfection methods concerning their ability to avoid food contamination. This work has discussed using chemical products such as chlorine compounds, peroxyacetic acid, and quaternary ammonium compounds. Moreover, newer techniques including ozone, electrolyzed water, ultraviolet light, ultrasound, high hydrostatic pressure, cold plasma technology, and microbial surfactants have also been illustrated here. Finally, future trends in disinfection with a sustainable approach such as combined methods were also described. Therefore, the fruit and vegetable industries can be informed about their main microbial risks to establish optimal and efficient procedures to ensure food safety.
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