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The shift toward Clean Label meat products Growing consumer awareness has increased demand for natural, minimally processed foods. “ Clean label ” refers to products free from artificial preservatives, colorants, and additives. In the meat industry , synthetic compounds (e.g., nitrites, phosphates, antioxidants) are traditionally used for: Microbial safety Shelf-life extension Color and flavor stability The challenge : How to maintain safety and quality while removing artificial additives?