Patent ID: 7425301
Filing Date: 2008-09-16
Classification: A23L,A23V,A61L

Abstract:
1. A method of reducing pathogens associated with an object, wherein said object is one of (i) a fruit and (ii) a vegetable the method comprising: receiving temperature controlled water into a holding tank; continuously directing said water from said holding tank into a circulation loop; providing an ozone generator to generate ozone gas; mixing at least a portion of said water from said holding tank with said ozone gas to create a high concentrate ozonated water solution; re-directing said high concentrate ozonated water solution back to said holding tank; mixing said high concentrate ozonated water solution with said water remaining in said holding tank to obtain a treatment-ready ozonated water solution having an identified temperature and ozone concentration; varying a temperature and moisture content of said ozonated water solution, wherein the temperature of said ozonated water solution is between about 80 degrees Fahrenheit and about 112 degrees Fahrenheit; applying said treatment-ready ozonated water solution to said object to reduce pathogens associated with said object; and restoring a water content amount to said object through application of said ozonated water solution onto said object at said temperature.