(with the aim of prolonging the meat preservation period) as the plant extracts are rich in active substances that reduce bacterial growth during preservation at 4 ° C.
If the added amount is 1% or more, you can add it directly to the meat in a mixer. If less, make a premix with the active component and add that at 1 - 5 % to the meat in the mixer.
Dear Aya,
Could you please clarify whether your extract is in liquid form or it is already dried powder?
Well, you have to select the correct plant extract/s which has active ingredient/s adequately. For example, if you add coriander/mint extract, blend adequately and if the binding has the problem try to add a small amount of starch or even it is better if you can manage to add edible gums like xanthan or guar gum (ony you need if the extract is substantial).
Distribute 1 kg of minced meat in a 60 x 30 cm area. Then spray 10 ml of edible oil that previously had your plant extract on minced meat. Bend into the minced meat, until you form a big ball and put it into a bread mixer. Mix for 10 minutes.
My plant extract is a dry powder because it is removed from residual organic solvent residue after being passed on to the rotary evaporator.
mix the powder with the meat in the mixer for 10 minutes, but:
1- Divide the meat into small amounts and mix every division alone ( with the suitable amount of the extract powder), and then mix all the meat together.
2- Use a mixer that turn the meat in all directions
Dear Aya,
Thank you very much for the clarification!
If your extract contains lipophilic constituents (fatty acids, phytosterols, tocopherols, etc.) I would suggest you dissolve your dry extract using sunflower or another alternative oil then evenly disperse the mixture obtained using a cylinder spray bottle. Prior to this, you have to distribute your meat sample on a flat surface (approx. 30 x 30 cm area). Let the mixture be soaked into your meat for 30 min after that mix it well.
If your extract has hydrophilic character (polyphenols) do the same only using water.
Good luck,
Sincerely,
Vitalijs
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