A trial involving a comparison of nine separate frankfurter formulations is described. The formulations included different combinations of garlic, coriander and paprika. The resultant frankfurters were stored at 4 o C for up to 55 days and tested at intervals for pH and Thiobarbituric Acid (TBA) values. At the end of the storage period, a proximate analysis was also carried out. In comparison with other preparations containing white and black pepper as basic ingredients, addition of garlic resulted in significantly lower TBA values, which were indicative of an inhibitory effect on lipid oxidation. The other spices tested had low to intermediate anti-oxidant effects under these conditions. The effects were independent of pH value, which was comparable for all treatments, and showed no particular trend during storage of the frankfurters. Varying changes were observed in TBA values as the storage period progressed. KEYWORDS: garlic, coriander, paprika, frankfurter, lipid oxidation