“…Several synthetic antioxidants and antimicrobials have been utilized to hinder oxidative reactions, inhibit microbial growth and consequently extend the shelf life of minced meat products [ 8 ]. The growing consciousness of human health and the justified fear of synthetic compounds have created a research need to explore the utility of natural antimicrobials and antioxidants in extending the shelf-life of stored meat products while maintaining their quality and safety [ 5 , 9 ]. Various natural bio-sources, e.g., plant basic proteins [ 10 , 11 ], phycocyanin [ 12 , 13 , 14 ], milk proteins [ 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 ], herbs [ 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 ], chemically modified proteins [ 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 ], probiotic bacteria as well as their produced bacteriocins [ 34 , 35 ] may provide potential natural preservatives.…”