On other occasions we have talked about how UV-C light works for disinfection of spaces and surfaces owing to the fact that ultraviolet type light has the capacity to damage the DNA of microbes by preventing them from reproducing. This makes it to be a very attractive method for sterilizing fruit and vegetables.
Recent research has shown that UV-C light not only disinfects products, it has also successfully slowed down the rotting process of fruits and vegetables by 20 to 50% because of producing a reduction in microflora.
In Spain, post-harvest losses are around 20%, and a proper use of this technology could reduce this figure by extending the life of these foods.
However, it should be noted that nanometers applied in this technology should be measured with great precision, as an excess of this may damage the product. On the other hand, if the wavelength is too low, microbes will not be destroyed, thus we could not achieve the result we desired.
It also should be noted that UV-C light is an excellent alternative to the use of cleaning agent such as bleach or other more abrasive methods.
Furthermore, it is not just environmentally friendly, but an absolute zero-waste method.
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