The analysis at day 0 and day 2 showed a significant reduction in lipid oxidation (p < 0.01) when CA was added to the meat . The other components did not show antioxidant activity up to day 2, with values similar to, or higher than, the control packaging. CA showed the highest antioxidant activity, with TBARS value significantly lower (p < 0.01) than those of the other components added individually or in the various combinations.