Effects of Plant-Based Antioxidants in Animal Diets and Meat Products: A Review

Overview

Journal Foods

Specialty Biotechnology

Date 2023 Mar 29

PMID 36981260

Authors

Carmen Daniela Petcu

Oana Diana Mihai

Dana Tapaloaga

Raluca-Aniela Gheorghe-Irimia

Elena Narcisa Pogurschi

Manuella Militaru

Cristin Borda

Oana-Margarita Ghimpeteanu

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Abstract

The perceived level of risk associated with a food product can influence purchase and consumption decisions. Thus, current trends in food safety address an issue of general interest-the identification of healthy and economical alternatives to synthetic antioxidants that may have harmful effects on human health. Still, the processors' target is to increase the shelf life of food products using preserving substances. Natural antioxidants can be extracted and used in the food industry from different plants, such as blueberry, broccoli, chokeberry, cinnamon, ginger, olives, oregano, etc. The identification of the main natural antioxidant types that have been used in the food industry is very important in order to provide a comprehensive analysis of the researched topic. In this regard, the aim of this paper was to illustrate the positive aspects of using natural antioxidants with preservative roles in meat products, while, at the same time, highlighting the potential risks induced by these compounds. All of those aspects are correlated with the impact of sensorial attributes and the improvement of the nutritional value of meat products.

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