Another natural antioxidant, obtained from citrus extract and containing carboxylic acids and flavonoids, has been used in our laboratory as a coating on a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) based active packaging for cooked meats. The antioxidant coated trays were shown to be effective in reducing lipid oxidation, as assessed
by 2-thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances (TBARS) and hexanal content,
in cooked turkey breast meat during refrigerated storage