4 Conclusion
Based on both microbiological and sensory data the shelf life of aerobically packaged chicken meat was approximately 5 days. Application of either MAP (70% CO2, 30% N2) or dipping in 1 g/100 ml chitosan solution resulted in a shelf life extension of ca. 6–7 days. Respective shelf life extension using the combination chitosan dip plus MAP was 9 days.