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Deep Dive into Seaweed-Based Preservatives for Sustainable Production and Consumption of Meat Products

  • Danielle C. Teixeira
  • , Frans Kokojka
  • , Ramya Sri Kolukuluri
  • , Robert S. Marks
  • , Azza Silotry Naik

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Abstract

Meat, a high-quality protein food, has a short shelf life, leading to food waste and economic, environmental, and public health issues. This review explores seaweed-derived antimicrobial and antioxidant extracts rich in polyphenols, sulfated polysaccharides, phlorotannins, lipids, and peptides for sustainable food preservation. Extracts in water, organic solvents, and acids, in forms like lyophilized or spray-dried, show effectiveness against spoilage microorganisms and molecules and the mode of action needs further exploration. We discuss their safety, efficacy, and sensory properties in meat products and summarize the advantages and disadvantages of these natural preservatives in improving meat shelf life.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1223-1258
Number of pages36
JournalFood Reviews International
Volume41
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2025

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Keywords

  • Seaweed
  • antimicrobial agents
  • antioxidants
  • meat spoilage
  • natural preservatives

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Food Science
  • General Chemical Engineering

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