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Poult Sci 2009. 88:1459-1465. doi:10.3382/ps.2008-00375
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PROCESSING, PRODUCTS, AND FOOD SAFETY

Effect of absorbent pads containing oregano essential oil on the shelf life extension of overwrap packed chicken drumsticks stored at four degrees Celsius

N. Oral*,1, L. Vatansever*, Ç. Sezer*, B. Aydin*, A. Güven*, M. Gülmez*, K. H. C. Baser{dagger} and M. Kürkçüoglu{dagger}

* Kafkas University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, 36100 Kars, Turkey; and {dagger} Anadolu University, Faculty of Pharmacy, 26470 Eskisehir, Turkey

1 Corresponding author: bilge12002{at}hotmail.com

The addition of sachets or pads containing volatile antimicrobial agents into packages has been the most successful commercial application of antimicrobials to packaging. In this study, the effect of oregano (Origanum onites) essential oil on the extension of shelf life of overwrap packed fresh chicken drumsticks was investigated. Meat exudate absorbent pads were sprayed with 5 mL of oregano essential oil at a concentration of 1.5% in distillate water. Sampling was carried out at 0, 3, 5, and 7 d of the refrigerated storage. Total viable count, psychrotrophs, pseudomonads, members of the family Enterobacteriaceae, yeasts, and lactic acid bacteria were enumerated. Physicochemical analysis and sensorial evaluation were also conducted. The shelf life of fresh chicken drumsticks was approximately 3 d. Oregano essential oil extended product shelf life by approximately 2 d. Thus, incorporation of essential oils to absorbent pads may have supplementary applications in food packaging.

Key Words: oregano • essential oil • packaging • drumstick






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