Za'atar Disinfection with AquaSEEN Food Grade Disinfectant

AquaSEEN™ is a broad-spectrum, antimicrobial that eliminates 99.999% of harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi and yeasts (wild strains). AquaSEEN™ can be safely used in concentrate in a wide range of applications requiring total disinfection. AquaSEEN is the ideal solution to address the unique challenges faced by food product manufacturers. This trial was carried out by a Jordanian food manufacturing factory specializing in Za’atar products.
AquaSEEN Efficacy in Eliminating Bacterial Contamination in Za’atar.
Objective:
The main objective of this case study is to evaluate the efficacy of AquaSEEN in disinfecting the dry food substance, such as Za’atar. For that, a Za’atar sample included a total bacterial count and high levels of Enterobacteriaceae, including Salmonella, was used to be disinfected with AquaSEEN to observe the efficacy.
Methodology:
Disinfection Methodology
oAquaSEEN Disinfectant Ready to Use was (150 ppm) sprayed on the Za’atar sample (containing Sesame) in a manner that ensures complete disinfection of the entire quantity of Za’atar.
oThe next step involved exposing it directly to heat (120-130°C) to maintain the dryness of the Za’atar.
oThe Za’atar sample was kept in a sealed package.
Testing Methodology:
oFour packages of the disinfected Za'atar with AquaSEEN were tested directly.
oAfter two weeks from the disinfection process, another set of 6 packages was tested.
Results
The first test passed physically, chemically, and biologically. The second test, conducted after 2 weeks from the disinfection process, also passed physically, chemically, and biologically.
Conclusion:
Through testing and analysis, the results of this case study showed significant advantages for using AquaSEEN, such as:
oAquaSEEN eliminates the microbial load in dry food, including Za’atar.
oA step with heat must be followed the disinfection process with AquaSEEN to maintain the dryness of the dry food substance, including Za’atar.
oAquaSEEN does not leave any residues for bacteria, preventing bacterial regrowth, as confirmed by the test conducted two weeks after the disinfection process with AquaSEEN.
oAquaSEEN does not affect the physical properties of Za’atar.
oAquaSEEN also assists in the disinfection of sesame, which is a component of the Za’atar samples that were disinfected with AquaSEEN.
oThis trial confirmed that AquaSEEN is an ideal and cost-effective alternative to the radiation treatment commonly used for Za'atar disinfection.