Anti-fungal effects of slightly acidic electrolyzed water on Candidaspecies

Slightly acidic electrolyzed water (SAEW) is produced by electrolyzing 2–6% diluted hydrochloric acid in a membrane-less chamber, resulting in 5.0–6.5 pH, and can be applied to various foods as a disinfectant. Although SAEW has shown to have bactericidal activity, the details of its anti-fungal effects towards Candida speciesremain unknown. Therefore, we examined the fungicidal effects of SAEW on Candida spp. and biofilms on acrylic resins.