| abstract |
A composition is disclosed for increasing the shelf life of fruit, vegetable and animal produce. The composition is also suitable for removing surface contaminants from fruit, vegetable and animal produce. The composition includes: (a) one or more surfactant(s), (b) one or more anti-microbial, fungicidal and/or fungistat agent(s), (c) one or more buffering agent(s) and/or sequestering agent(s), (d) one or more anti-browning agent, and (e) one or more stabiliser(s) and/or processing additive(s). The composition is applied to the produce and optionally, the produce is subsequently rinsed with water. |