Interestingly, the elevated oxidation is
constrained to the surface of the meat patties in the control package
and no reactive compounds seem to be transferred to the inner
part to accelerate oxidation, whereas the antioxidant active package,
in addition to preventing oxidation at the surface (APS sample),
perform some preventive effect on the inner part of the
meat patties (API having the lowest oxidation level). In conclusion,
the antioxidant active packaging is rather efficient to provide longer
shelf-life of HP treated chicken meat.