“Real-time” processed meats

In the current consumer climate of heightened quality awareness, compliance with the fundamentals of good manufacturing practice is a base-line requirement to assure optimal product quality and maximum shelf life of processed meats products. Radical Waters, the leading provider of EGA technology in Sub·Saharan Africa, has become a valuable strategic partner to the meat processing
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Radical Waters proves effective in milling

Radical Waters proves effective in milling. Scientifically known as electrochemical activation (ECA) technology, the unique properties it creates in a water molecule result in an extremely potent, yet environmentally friendly, biocide. Trials and considerable R&D have proved ECA solutions’ biocidal efficacy against numerous bacteria (including MRSA), viruses, fungi including their spores, yeasts, as well as
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‘Radical Water’ and biofilms control

Bacterial colonization of surfaces in aqueous environments is a basic strategy for survival in nature as nutrients are more available at the solid-liquid interface. The resulting aggregates form micro-colonies which develop into biofilms. Bacterial biofilms have negative consequences in the food industry. A number of mitigation approaches are currently followed to prevent and/or remove biofilms:
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Radical Waters: changing the face of the SA food industry

Today’s discerning consumers are acutely interested in products that offer health benefits in the food industry, and those that carry the tags “organic” and “preservative free”. Simple sounding but technically challenging, they have manufacturers reaching for alternative agents such as food-grade acids, natural preservatives, processing innovation and packaging modifications. There is another option, too: electrochemically-activated
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Radical Water – keeping confectioneries fresher for longer

Confectioneries are often high-cost, high-value commodities with a very limited shelf life that’s typically shortened by changing environmental conditions. Usually, if not sold relatively quickly, products’marketability decreases due to poor visual appeal and losses are incurred. Manufacturers of confectionery-type products are, therefore, on the lookout for technology that can extend their products’ shelf life while
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Radical Waters supports healthier convenience foods

The current shift in the mindset of consumers towards healthier convenience foods and more wholesome approach to food is becoming stronger. This presents unique challenges for food producers to become more innovative, specifically when aligning their strategies to meet changing consumer demands. In this “fast paced” lifestyle, consumers anticipate food products to be ‘all things
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