Oxidation of fats is one of the most important mechanisms leading to food spoilage, second only to growth
of microorganisms. The oxidation of lipids in food leads to a reduction in shelf-life due to changes in taste
and/or odor, deterioration of the texture and functionality of muscle foods, and a reduction in nutritional quality.
Oxidation of food can be avoided by use of oxygen scavengers and antioxidant agents in
the packaging. Such packaging is intended to prevent or slow down the oxidation reactions that affect the quality of food (Pereira et al 2010).