Detergent tablets for fruits and vegetables
Cleans fruits, vegetables, and greens quickly, conveniently, and effectively
The fruit and vegetable detergent tablets from Orache Desinfection are designed to improve the hygiene of fresh food before consumption. Thanks to their tablet format, they allow you to easily prepare a cleaning solution that helps to reduce the presence of microorganisms on fruits, vegetables, greens, and other plant-based foods consumed raw.
Although washing with water helps remove some surface dirt, in many cases it is not enough to guarantee proper food sanitization. During cultivation, harvesting, transport, storage, and handling, fruits and vegetables can come into contact with microorganisms, organic residues, and other agents that should be removed before consumption.
Fruit and vegetable detergent tablets offer a practical, safe, and simple solution for both domestic and professional use. Their solid format facilitates exact dosing for each application, avoiding common mistakes associated with other liquid products or homemade preparations.
In addition, they take up little space, have a long shelf life, and provide a ready-to-use cleaning solution in just a few minutes.
What are detergent tablets for fruits and vegetables?
Detergent tablets for fruits and vegetables are a food hygiene system designed to quickly and accurately prepare detergent solutions.
When dissolved in water, they release active agents that act on the surface of fruits and vegetables, helping to reduce the presence of microorganisms and contributing to improving the hygienic conditions of food intended for human consumption.
Their use is especially recommended for foods that are consumed raw and will not subsequently undergo cooking processes capable of eliminating microorganisms.
Thanks to their solid format, each tablet contains an exact dosage that guarantees homogeneous results in each application.
A solution used in food hygiene
The use of detergent tablets for fruits and vegetables is a common practice in homes, restaurants, catering facilities, hospitals, residences, educational centers, and food sector establishments where food safety is a priority.
Precise and simple dosage
Detergent tablets for fruits and vegetables are designed in a format that offers important advantages:
- Exact dosage
- Easy storage
- Lower risk of preparation errors..
- Convenient transport
- Long product preservation
Technical data sheet
Characteristic | Value |
Format | Bottle of 48 tablets |
Performance | 1 tablet / 750 ml |
Active concentration | 1.230 ppm |
Action time | 10 minutes |
Active composition | 50% SDIC (sodium dichloroisocyanurate) |
Manufacturing | Spain |
Storage | More than 3 years from manufacture |
Why is it important to clean fruits and vegetables?
Fruits and vegetables form a fundamental part of a balanced diet. However, before reaching our table, they have gone through multiple phases of production and handling. Why is the use of detergent tablets for fruits and vegetables so important?
Because during the handling and production journey they can come into contact with soil, irrigation water, surfaces, tools, packaging, and people, which makes it advisable to carry out proper sanitization before consuming them.
Difference compared to washing with water alone
Many people only use water to cleaninstead of detergent tablets for fruits and vegetables. Although this procedure helps to remove part of the visible dirt, it is not always sufficient to reduce the presence of certain microorganisms.
The cleaning provided by detergent tablets for fruits and vegetables adds an additional level of hygiene that complements conventional washing.
Foods consumed raw
The need for proper sanitization is especially relevant in products such as:
Lettuce.
Spinach.
Lamb’s lettuce.
Tomatoes.
Pepinos.
Cucumbers.
Strawberries
Grapes.
Berries
Aromatic herbs.
An additional food safety measure
Proper cleaning with detergent tablets for fruits and vegetables helps to reinforce recommended food hygiene practices before consumption.
Advantages of detergent tablets compared to other methods
Different systems exist for sanitizing fruits and vegetables. However, detergent tablets offer important advantages compared to homemade solutions or liquid products.
Fast preparation
Simply dissolve the tablet in water to obtain a ready-to-use solution.
Exact dosage
Each tablet incorporates a pre-calculated amount of product, preventing measurement errors.
Greater convenience
There is no need to handle concentrated liquids or perform complex mixtures.
Easy storage
Its compact format takes up little space and facilitates transport.
Practical use both in homes and in professional environments
The tablets are suitable for:
Homes.
Restaurants.
Hotels.
Caterings
Group dining halls
Educational centers
Residences
How to use detergent tablets for fruits and vegetables
1
Preparar la solución
Fill a clean container with the amount of water indicated in the product instructions.
2
Añadir la pastilla
Insert the detergent tablet and wait for it to dissolve completely.
3
Sumergir las frutas y verduras
Place the food inside the prepared solution, making sure it’s completely covered.
4
Respetar el tiempo de contacto
Keep the food submerged for the time indicated by the manufacturer to ensure the product works properly.
5
Aclarar con agua potable
Once the process is finished, rinse the food with plenty of safe drinking water.
6
Consumir o almacenar
After rinsing, the fruits and vegetables will be ready to eat or store.
Which fruits and vegetables can be cleaned with our tablets?
Detergent tablets for fruits and vegetables can be used on a wide variety of fresh foods.
Green leafy vegetables
Especially recommended for
- Lettuce.
- Endive
- Spinach.
- Lamb’s lettuce.
- Arugula
Vegetables.
They can also be used on:
- Tomatoes.
- Pepinos.
- Courgettes
- Cucumbers.
- Carrots.
Fruits for direct consumption
They are suitable for:
- apples
- Pears.
- Grapes.
- Plums.
- Peaches.
Red fruits
Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries usually require special attention due to the delicacy of their surface.
Aromatic herbs
Parsley, cilantro, basil, or mint can also benefit from proper sanitization before consumption.
Who uses detergent tablets for fruits and vegetables?
The use of deep food cleaning systems is widely widespread in different sectors.
Domestic use
More and more consumers are incorporating deep cleaning of fruits and vegetables into their food hygiene routines.
Catering and hospitality
Restaurants, hotels, and catering services apply specific procedures to guarantee the correct hygiene of food.
Educational centers and communities
School cafeterias, hospitals, and nursing homes use sanitizing solutions to reinforce food safety.
Food industry
Numerous food sector operators incorporate cleaning systems into their quality protocols.
Frequently asked questions about detergent tablets for fruits and vegetables
Do detergent tablets replace washing with water?
No. Cleaning should be carried out after removing visible dirt through a pre-wash when necessary.
Is it necessary to rinse the food after treatment?
es. Once the recommended contact time has ended, fruits and vegetables must be rinsed with plenty of drinking water before consumption.
This step is part of the standard procedure for using fruit and vegetable detergent tablets and allows the removal of any remaining solution used during the sanitization process.
Is it safe to consume fruits and vegetables washed with detergent tablets?
Yes, as long as the product is used according to the manufacturer’s instructions and the recommended rinsing is done afterward. Fruit and vegetable detergent tablets are designed and tested through analyses carried out in independent external laboratories. After respecting the contact time and properly rinsing the food with drinking water, the fruits and vegetables can be consumed normally.
¿Qué ingrediente activo contienen las pastillas detergentes para frutas y verduras?
Las pastillas detergentes para frutas y verduras utilizan como ingrediente activo el dicloroisocianurato sódico (NaDCC o SDIC), un compuesto ampliamente empleado en tratamientos de limpieza de agua y procesos de higienización profesional.
How long does a prepared solution last?
The solution should be used following the manufacturer’s specific recommendations to guarantee its effectiveness..
Why use tablets instead of liquid products?
Fruit and vegetable detergent tablets offer a more precise dosage, are easier to store, and simplify the preparation of the cleaning solution.
Improve fruit and vegetable hygiene with the convenience of a tablet
Orache’s fruit and vegetable detergent tablets allow you to prepare sanitizing solutions quickly, easily, and effectively. Their compact format facilitates accurate dosing and helps maintain high food hygiene standards in both domestic and professional environments.
Discover the solution developed by Orache Desinfection for the proper cleaning of fruits, vegetables, and greens, and improve your food safety protocols comfortably and efficiently.
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Advantages
proven efficiency
made in spain
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transport saving
secure storage
easy handling
Quality guarantee
All Orache products comply with the most demanding regulations at European level, guaranteeing complete disinfection of:
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Bacteria
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Fungus
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Virus
