Application of antimicrobial edible films in packaging meat products

The Usage of antimicrobial materials for coating meat products, in addition to reducing the microbial population and increase of the quality safety of products, be greatly reduced usage of nitrites as preservatives and synthetic carcinogens. Compounds that have antimicrobial activity can be mixed, stabilized or incorporated with edible coatings. Spices and vegetable extracts are also a group of antimicrobial compounds that can be used in the edible and biodegradable coating. The Application of essential oils because of less toxicity, better availability and degradation compared with other antibiotics and preservatives and also today it is more interesting. In this paper the application of antimicrobial films and coatings in packaging meat products has been emphasized.