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Experiences Using Citrocide in a Continuous Herb Washer

Started by The Prof, Mar 25 2026 10:03 AM
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Posted 25 March 2026 - 10:03 AM

Hello all. Can anyone share their experiences of using Citrocide in a continuous washer used to reduce microbial loading of herbs. We are look at using Citrocide to replace chlorine.  


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Posted 30 March 2026 - 10:10 AM

Hi The Prof,
 
This is Peracetic Acid with a fancy name right?
 
It has been proven to be a highly effective disinfectant in the food industry for Donkey's years. 
 
Haven't used it with herbs but can imagine it would be an improvement on chlorine as there shouldn't be a need to rinse afterwards unless organic.
 
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Posted 09 April 2026 - 03:40 PM

Hi Tony,

 

It's a combination of peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide. There are similar chemicals available - I am opting to use Crystal from Kersia for trial purposes, and need to complete a Explosives Precursor declaration. I will share the trial outcomes when I have them.....

 

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