Hydrogen Peroxide and the Food Industry

By Andrei Victorov

November 2, 2022
Hydrogen Peroxide and the Food Industry, h2o2

Hydrogen peroxide, also referred to hydrogen dioxide, is a molecule consisting of two hydrogen and two oxygen atoms that can occur naturally in the air. The chemical is a colorless liquid at room temperature with a bitter taste.  While there are several methods to produce hydrogen peroxide, the chemical is typically manufactured through a synthesis known as the anthraquinone process.  The process is based on the cyclical reduction and oxidation of an alkylated anthraquinone.

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Using Antimicrobials to Control Foodborne Pathogens on Food Products

By Andrei Victorov

January 27, 2022

Hydrogen peroxide and peroxyacetic acid may be used to control foodborne pathogens on food products. Various studies involving both chemicals at varying concentrations have been conducted to document the effectivity in controlling foodborne pathogens on food products. With many antimicrobials in the market, there is still lots to be discovered in effective antimicrobial sterilization processes.

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