. As shown in
Fig. 2b, during the first two periods of storage, control and BHT
samples showed higher L⁄ values than OR and MIX samples. Between
days 50 and 80, MIX samples were characterized by the
lightest colour. These results suggest that the presence of antioxidants
could retard metmyogobin (MMb) formation in turkey meatballs,
which is why L⁄ values were lower in samples with additives
than in control samples