Preservation of Beef with Limonene-Rich Citrus Peel Extracts: Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Textural Benefits

Citrus peels, long used in traditional food preservation, are rich in bioactive compounds with potential antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. However, a systematic com- parison of the efficacy of different citrus varieties and the underlying mechanisms in meat preservation remains limited. This study investigated the chemical composition of peels from four citrus varieties (Citrus reticulata, CR; C. sinensis, CS; C. bigarradia, CB; and C. macrocarpa, CM) and their efficacy in preserving...