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Abstract
Packaging meat products with natural polymers containing antioxidants and antimicrobial agents is a potent method for improving storage quality. In this study, eco-friendly preservation materials for the heat-treated sucuks (HTSs) were developed by incorporating silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and neem oil (NO) into the locust bean gum (LBG) matrix. The physicochemical, barrier, mechanical properties, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities of biodegradable polymer films and their impacts on the storage quality of HTSs were evaluated. All films exhibited varying levels of antioxidant activity, depending on the AgNP and NO ratios. Also, the antimicrobial activity of films varied based on the film compositions and the tested microorganisms. The two films demonstrating the best properties among the prepared films were applied to HTS slices as coating solutions. The obtained results demonstrate that the AgNP/NO-loaded LBG coatings have contributed to preserving the storage quality of sucuk slices by suppressing microbial growth and slowing down lipid oxidation.
期刊介绍:
The aim of Meat Science is to serve as a suitable platform for the dissemination of interdisciplinary and international knowledge on all factors influencing the properties of meat. While the journal primarily focuses on the flesh of mammals, contributions related to poultry will be considered if they enhance the overall understanding of the relationship between muscle nature and meat quality post mortem. Additionally, papers on large birds (e.g., emus, ostriches) as well as wild-captured mammals and crocodiles will be welcomed.