To fully evaluate the potential use of this antimicrobial coating on RTE roast beef, the three specific objectives of this study were: 1, determine the solution's most efficient antilisterial concentrations by using roast beef as a model; 2, evaluate the impact of roast beef storage time
on the solution's antimicrobial effect; and 3, investigate the potential influence this antimicrobial solution has on roast beef quality by using instrument measurement and sensory panel evaluation.