Meat and meat products are very important for growth and development of human and health maintenance, which is why meat and meat product safety is a major concern in recent society.
The meat industry is one of the most important in the world, and whether due to customer demand or other factors, it continues to grow or because of the fierce competition in the industry, new product development is ongoing. Meat and meat products, on the other hand, are suitable for the growth of many organisms because they are high in moisture, rich in nitrogenous substances (amino acids, peptides, and proteins), and well-supplied with minerals and other growth factors.
They also include some fermentable carbohydrates, mainly glycogen, and maintain a pH that is favorable for the growth of most microbes, reducing the stability of meat and meat products.
The aim of this study is to use natural herb oils to increase the stability of minced meat as a popular meat product.
Key words: Minced meat , herbs oil , Thyme , Rosemary , Spinach seed , preservatives , Aerobic plate count , Enterobacteriacae count , Yeast and mold count , Sensory evaluation.
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