Lowmeat beef burgers have found their niche in the food markets in developing countries because of their lower
price. However, these burgers still lack an acceptable quality. This study investigates the effects of different concentrations
of Aloe vera on the quality of this food product. For this purpose, beef burgers were produced with 0%,
1%, 3%, and 5% Aloe vera and the changes in their cooking parameters, lipid oxidation, texture, and appeal to consumers
over 7 days of refrigerated storagewere evaluated. Results indicate that Aloe vera contributed to some extent
to decreased cooking loss and diameter reduction in the burgers. Increased concentrations of Aloe vera led to
improvements in thewater absorption and texture of the burgers as well as their lipid stability. However, a concentration
level of 3% led to the most acceptability of the product to the panelists. Finally, it was found that Aloe
vera acts as a hydrocolloid and improves the quality of burgers.