Cleanliness efficiency of a mist cooling system including acidic electrolyzed water on harvests of ‘Mizunasu’ eggplant

Abstract

Acidic electrolyzed water (AEW) is used for the surface sterilization of fresh vegetables owing to its high bactericidal activity and food safety. AEW is also a specified agricultural chemical for the protection of vegetables from various disease. In this study, we demonstrated that a mist cooling system, including AEW, effectively reduced viable bacteria counts on the surface of eggplant. It was revealed that the mist cooling system including AEW is useful for labor-saving, hygiene control of farm products at the production stage.