Nutraceuticals such as GSE and BB were found to exhibit potent lipid antioxidant activity in raw and cooked pork. No antimicrobial effect of GSE or BB was observed under the experimental conditions employed in the present study. The addition of GSE resulted in minor increases in the surface colour of raw and cooked pork. The eating quality of cooked pork was unaffected by GSE and BB. Due to concerns regarding the safety and toxicity of synthetic antioxidants, GSE and BB may prove useful, as safe, natural, health promoting antioxidants to the meat industry. Further research is necessary to examine the functionality of GSE and BB in additional meats and meat products.