METHODS OF IMPROVING COLOR LIFE OF MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGED FRESH RED MEAT USING ROSEMARY EXTRACT

摘要

The color life of modified atmosphere packaged fresh red meat is extended by contacting the fresh red meat with an extract of a Labiatae herb prior to packaging the meat.

主权项

1. A high oxygen modified atmosphere package comprising a fresh red meat product In an atmosphere of greater than about 40% oxygen and wherein said fresh red meat contains a hydrophilic extract of a Labiatae herb in an amount sufficient to extend the color life of the fresh red meat product, wherein the extract contains rosmarinic acid, is free of some of its volatile oils and has high antioxidant activity and little antimicrobial activity in fresh reel meat.