Cleaning Food The Ultrasonic Way

Cleaning Food The Ultrasonic Way FARM HOME Food More people are likely cleaning their eggs with water and ultrasonic waves since poultry scientist Dr Brigid McCrea PhD wrote an article for Chicken Whisperer magazine The Auburn University extension specialist tested and approved the Roots & Harvest Ultrasonic Cleaner for reducing spoilage and bacteria on eggs With the capacity to hold several dozen eggs she suggested that “the effect of the sonicator on eggs was beneficial ” Besides being useful to egg producers the countertop-size ultrasonic cleaner is valuable to anyone seeking a chemical-free option to remove contaminants from their food According to a merchandising assistant for LEM Products/Roots & Harvest the cleaner was introduced in the fall of 2021 to provide an easy way to clean food and household items such as jewelry and bottles “The Ultrasonic Cleaner uses standard water agitation and tiny bubbles produced by sound waves to dislodge contaminants on items in the water bath ” she says “The ultrasonic waves also damage or disrupt bacteria and our testing shows that the cleaner destroys up to 94 percent of microbes pesticides and preservatives The sound produced is at a very low frequency so the only noise heard during use is a bit of whirring and beeping when it’s plugged in and when the cycle finishes Reusing the water is up to the user’s discretion though we wouldn’t recommend reusing water you used to clean meat to then clean fruit ” The unit holds up to 2 1/2 gal of water and has a stainless-steel basket and cloth bag to hold items It has seven preset functions depending on what is being cleaned and it can be run with just the ultrasonic waves or just the water circulation Dr McCrea used the 8-min fruit setting to clean eggs and there was no loss in shell strength and egg yolk color or quality When finished pull a drain plug and attach a hose to drain the water into a sink or bucket Items can be removed and dried and the cleaner can be stored out of the way until needed “Consumer awareness has grown substantially over the past few years There’s been a greater desire to be less dependent on global supply chains and greater concern for personal health ” says the merchandising assistant Ultrasonic cleaner buyers include rural folks and people living off grid as well as urban and suburban residents becoming more self-sufficient The Multi-Purpose Ultrasonic Cleaner can be purchased for $350 from the Roots & Harvest website It’s part of LEM Products which specializes in meat processing equipment Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Roots & Harvest 4440 Muhlhauser Rd Ste 300 West Chester Ohio 45011 ph 877-509-3457; www rootsandharvest com

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