World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

ANTI-OXIDANTS USED IN MEAT PRODUCTS: A REVIEW

Syed Arshid Bukhari, Mohammad Mansoor Bhat, Heena Jalal, Parveez Ahmad Para, Subha Ganguly*, Asif Ahmad Bhat and Rajesh Wakchaure

ABSTRACT

Meat is one of the important components of non-vegetarian human diet. It is a good source of proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. It has a high nutritional value as it contains all the essential amino acids and fatty acids making it indispensable in a balanced diet. The significance of meat and meat products in human nutrition is well documented and it is an acknowledged fact that these play a crucial role in maintenance of consumer health. As in other parts of India, the production and marketing of meat and meat products in the state of Jammu and Kashmir has been steadily growing over the years. Kashmir is well known for its traditional meat products, the cuisine collectively termed as „Wazwan?. These are flavorful ready-to-eat meat products which are usually freshly prepared and served hot as part of splendid meals.

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