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.