Antibacterial Activity of Organic Acids on the Growth of Selected Bacteria in Meat Samples

Demand for quality oriented foods of animal source has been affected by gradual rising in world population and changes in standard of living. Meat and meat products besides being tasty are considered a very important part of any balanced and nutritious diet. They are rich in protein and valuable quantities of the B vitamins; hence, they play an important role in growth, repair and maintenance of body cells and are necessary for our everyday activities. Though intact meat from healthy animals is sterile, it may be contaminated by microorganisms present on the exterior parts of the living animals during skinning, and/or from the environment.