The results pointed to the potential value of using low SO2-vegetable extract combinations to preserve raw meat product.
These combinations acted on the major causes of raw meat deterioration: microbial spoilage, redness loss and lipid oxidation.
The results suggest that it is unlikely that either extract can replace ascorbate or similar additives in industrial formulations of raw meat products.
Tea and grape would probably be more effective preservatives in precooked or cooked meat products, a question that merits further study.