Cleaning methods and compositions for produce
AssigneeThe Procter & Gamble Company
InventorsBruce P. Murch, Brian J. Roselle, Kyle D. Jones
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Abstract
Basic cleaning compositions using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for cleaning fruits and vegetables are provided. Clear liquid formulations comprising oleate, alcohol ethoxylates and buffers are sprayed onto apples, lettuce and the like to remove soil and unwanted deposits.
Claims13
A concentrated, alkaline cleaning method for cleaning surfaces of produce having soils and other unwanted residues clinging thereto, comprising (1) contacting the surfaces of said produce with a cleaning solution containing from about 0.5% to about 15% detergent surfactant, said cleaning solution having a pH of from 9.5 to about 12.5, and (2) rinsing, wiping off, or rinsing and wiping off said solution to remove said soils and said unwanted residues from the surfaces of said produce.
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