Effects of aqueous ozone treatment on microbial growth, quality and pesticide residue of fresh-cut cabbage

In this study, scientists looked into how well aqueous ozone treatment controlled spoilage in cut cabbage. The study also aimed to find out if a 5 minute treatment would remove pesticides. The cabbages were treated with 1, 5, and 10 min of aqueous ozone (1.4 mg/L) for 12 days. The 10 minute treatment showed the highest inactivation of aerobic bacteria, molds, and coliforms, compared to the control. Aqueous ozone, also reduced ethylene production to improve the overall quality of fresh-cut cabbage. The 5 min treatment was successful in removing the pesticides- chlorpyrifos, trichlorfon, dichlorvos, methomyl, and omethoate. Hence, scientists recommend the 5 min treatment with aqueous ozone, as an economic and effective way, to improve the storage of fresh-cut cabbage.  Click here to read the full paper F-940 Store It! Gas Analyzer