The effect of ginger rhizome and refrigerated storage time on the quality of pasteurized canned meat.

The effect of ginger rhizome, in comparison with sodium ascorbate and butylated hydroxytoluene, and storage time at 5celcius on the quality of pasteurized canned meat was studied. Ginger rhizome was as effective as sodium ascorbate in inhibiting lipid oxidation. The canned meat with ginger rhizome was characterized by a lighter color and a lower contribution of redness than the remaining products. It was also characterized by the lowest hardness, springiness, and chewiness. In a sensory evaluation, meat with ginger rhizome was evaluated as juicier and softer than the remaining meat products. The results of this study indicate that ginger rhizome could be used in the place of synthetic antioxidants in pasteurized canned meat.