The TBA assay can be effectively used to investigate oxidation
occurring during cooking and storage of meat, because the lipids are
dramatically affected. This is in agreement with Kanatt, Chander, and
Sharma (2008) and Fasseas et al. (2007) The DPPH, ABT and reducing
power assays can be used to provide additional information regarding
changes that occur in porcine and bovine meat samples. Extracts from
both the LRK and LL of the lotus plant are effective antioxidants and
the LRK extracts were more effective in inhibiting meat oxidation.
Additional studies should be conducted to determine the composition
and structure of the active polyphenolic compounds in these waste
products from edible lotus.