The Application of Hypochlorous Acid Generators in the Production and Processing of Ready-to-eat meals

Due to A hypochlorous acid generator is a highly efficient disinfection device that converts salt solution (NaCl) or

hydrochloric acid (HCl) into hypochlorous acid (HOCl) aqueous solution through electrolysis technology.

This equipment can produce hypochlorous acid solution with strong sterilization ability on-site as needed.

The concentration is usually between 50 and 200ppm, and the pH value is controlle within the weakly acidic range of 5.0 to 6.5,

making its sterilization efficiency more than 80 times higher than that of traditional chlorine-containing disinfectants.

In the food industry, especially in the pre-prepared food processing sector,

than hypochlorous acid generators are gradually replacing traditional chemical disinfectants and

becoming key technical equipment for ensuring food safety. Its core advantage lies in its ability to provide freshly prepared,

concentration-controlled, and residue-free disinfection solutions, perfectly meeting the strict hygiene and

safety requirements for the processing of ready-to-eat meals.

Firstly Hypochlorous acid can kill up to 99.99% of foodborne pathogenic bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella,

and Staphylococcus aureus. It also significantly inactivates common foodborne viruses such as norovirus.

Surface disinfection is usually completed within 30 seconds, greatly reducing the time required by traditional disinfection processes.

At the same time, hypochlorous acid can effectively penetrate and remove the biofilm formed on the surface of the equipment,

solving the stubborn pollution problem that traditional disinfectants find difficult to deal with

The decomposition products of hypochlorous acid after sterilization are water and trace amounts of salt,

without carcinogenic by-products such as trichloromethane. It complies with FDA and GD2760 food safety standards

and will not change the color, texture or flavor of food ingredients. It is particularly suitable for the processing of ready-to-eat pre-prepared products.

At the same time, the use of hypochlorous acid in pre-prepared plants can reduce the usage of preservatives in the production process.

The electrolytic raw materials of the hypochlorous acid generator are only table salt or dilute hydrochloric acid.

The cost of each ton of disinfectant is less than 0.5USD. Meanwhile, the hypochlorous acid generator is automate in production,

and the concentration can be adjusted from 10 to 500PPM. It can be applied to disinfection and sterilization in various links of food processing.

Moreover, the microbial indicators of the pre-prepared plant treated with hypochlorous acid are better, and the shelf life can be extended by 15-30%

1.1 Vegetable washing: Using 20-50PPM hypochlorous acid instead of traditional water rinsing can increase the removal rate of

pesticide residues by 40% and reduce the total number of colonies by two orders of magnitude.

1.2 Meat and seafood processing: Soaking in 50-100PPM hypochlorous acid water can effectively control pathogenic bacteria

such as Salmonella while maintaining the integrity of proteins

1.3 Egg disinfection: After treatment with hypochlorous acid spray, the detection rate of Salmonella was zero,

and it did not affect the subsequent processing performance

2,1 Disinfection of equipment surfaces with hypochlorous acid: In the CIP system,

the use of 100-150PPM hypochlorous acid reduces biofilm formation by over 90%

2.2 Disinfection of utensils with hypochlorous acid: Hypochlorous acid can replace the traditional 82℃ hot water disinfection,

reducing energy consumption by 60% and achieving comparable results

2.3 The purification of the air in the workshop space by hypochlorous acid: Through the atomization system,

the number of colonies in the workshop air can be controlled below 00CFU/m³

3.1 Sterilization of packaging materials: It has no corrosive effect on plastic pallets, composite films and other packaging materials,

and its sterilization effect is superior to that of ultraviolet light

3.2 Surface treatment of ready-made ready-to-eat meals with hypochlorous acid: Spraying hypochlorous acid

in the final process of ready-to-eat meals can extend their shelf life

Hypochlorous acid generator technology provides a safe, economical and efficient disinfection solution for the ready-to-eat food industry,

ensuring food safety throughout the entire chain from raw materials to finished products.

With technological advancements and enhance understanding, this technology is expect to

become a standard feature in the production of ready-to-eat meals,

facilitating the industry’s sustainable development that emphasizes both safety and quality.

It is suggest that producers of ready-to-eat meals scientifically design application plans for

hypochlorous acid based on the characteristics of their own products and process requirements,

and give full play to its strategic value in improving product quality and building brands.