Soong and Barlow (2004) found that the antioxidant activity
of the mango seed extract increased after heating to 160 °C.
The authors attributed these results, at least in part, to the
degradation of high molecular weight compounds at elevated
heating temperatures releasing the free forms of gallic and ellagic
acids. In addition, phenolic compounds may be formed during
the heating process. Thus, in the present study, the temperature
used in the preparation of Bologna-type mortadella (78~80 °C)
may have contributed to enhance the antioxidant activity of
MSE.