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ArticleJournal of food science2025

Harnessing Pelargonium Odoratissimum Extracts for Sustainable Ground Meat Preservation.

Anis Ben Hsouna, Boutheina Ben Akacha, Monika Michalak, Narjes Baazaoui, Wirginia Kukula-Koch, Wojciech Koch, Rania Ben Saad, Miroslava Kačániová, Stefania Garzoli

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9 authors.

Anis Ben HsounaLaboratory of Biotechnology and Plant Improvement, Centre of Biotechnology of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
Boutheina Ben AkachaLaboratory of Biotechnology and Plant Improvement, Centre of Biotechnology of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
Monika MichalakDepartment of Pharmaceutical Science, Collegium Medicum, Jan Kochanowski University, Kielce, Poland.
Narjes BaazaouiBiology Department, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Wirginia Kukula-KochDepartment of Pharmacognosy with Medicinal Plants Garden, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland.
Wojciech KochDepartment of Food and Nutrition, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8749-9657
Rania Ben SaadLaboratory of Biotechnology and Plant Improvement, Centre of Biotechnology of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
Miroslava KačániováInstitute of Horticulture, Faculty of Horticulture and Landscape Engineering, Slovak University of Agriculture, Nitra, Slovakia.
Stefania GarzoliDepartment of Chemistry and Technologies of Drug, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8535-0533

Funding

Deanship of Scientific Research, King Khalid University
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Pelargonium odoratissimum is traditionally recognized for its medicinal properties, yet its potential in food preservation remains underexplored. This study evaluated the phytochemical composition, antioxidant capacity, and antibacterial activity of its solvent extracts, with emphasis on the ethyl acetate fraction. The extract was rich in bioactive compounds, containing 11.84 µg GAE/g of total polyphenols and 3.08 µg QE/g of total flavonoids. Antibacterial testing demonstrated strong inhibitory effects, with minimum inhibitory concentrations ranging from 2.5 to 6.25 mg/mL and minimum bactericidal concentrations between 3.12 and 7.5 mg/mL, confirming bactericidal potential. Antioxidant assessment using the DPPH assay revealed potent radical-scavenging activity (IC50 = 10.65 µg/mL). When incorporated as a natural preservative in ground beef, the ethyl acetate fraction effectively reduced microbial growth and lipid oxidation during 14 days of refrigerated storage (4°C), lowering aerobic plate counts by up to 2.74 log CFU/g compared with the control. Sensory evaluation further confirmed its ability to preserve meat color, odor, and texture. Collectively, these findings highlight Pelargonium odoratissimum ethyl acetate extract as a promising natural preservative for improving food quality, safety, and shelf life, offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic additives.

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Food PreservationFood PreservativesMeatMeat ProductsPelargoniumPlant ExtractsAnimalsAnti-Bacterial AgentsAntioxidantsCattleFlavonoidsHumansMicrobial Sensitivity TestsPolyphenolsAnti-Bacterial AgentsAntioxidantsFlavonoidsFood PreservativesPlant ExtractsPolyphenolsbioactive compoundsethyl acetatenatural preservativesphenolic compoundssustainable preservation

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PMCPMC12522176

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