EW can be used for disinfection of F&V, remove a variety os pesticides, and is promisin greatment in improving quality

Due to rapid senescence and disease, a large amount of economic losses of fresh fruits and vegetables (F&V) occurs during postharvest stage. As a non-residue physical sterilization and preservation method, many scientists have recently applied electrolyzed water (EW) to postharvest F&V storage. Scope and approachThis article reviews recent applications of EW in postharvest storage of F&V, including effects on sterilization and removal of pesticide residues. Moreover, this work summaries the effect of EW treatment on improving postharvest F&V quality during storage including suppressing browning, delaying senescence, maintaining nutraceutical/bioactive compounds and alleviating chilling injury. Key findings and conclusionsThis work reviews the application of EW as a disinfectant to postharvest F&V in recent years, and concludes that EW controls the postharvest diseases caused by fungal infections not only through the direct inhibition to pathogen, but also seems to be related to the increased resistance of host induced by EW. In addition, this article also summarizes the application of EW as a pesticide remover in postharvest F&V and reveals the types as well as molecular structures of target pesticides that acidic electrolyzed water (AEW) and alkaline electrolyzed water (ALEW) may act on. Particular finding is that in addition to the efficacy of disinfection and removing pesticide residues, EW also gets involved in regulating the physiological metabolism of postharvest F&V, which plays an important role in improving the quality and extending the shelf life of fresh products. The main applications of EW in improving the quality of postharvest F&V include (?) suppress browning, (?) delay senescence, (?) maintain bioactive compounds, and (?) alleviate chilling injury. In addition, the potential biochemical mechanisms of EW on improving quality of postharvest F&V are also discussed. SourcesApplication of electrolyzed water in postharvest fruits and vegetables storage: A reviewWanli Zhang, Jiankang Cao & Weibo JiangTrends in Food Science & Technology, Volume 114, August 2021, Pages 599-607https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S092422442100371X#! PictureEngormixhttps://www.engormix.com/ganaderia-leche/articulos/agua-electrolizada-nuevo-estandar-t29272.htm?