This invention provides a synergistic compound spray of
lactic acid and
acetic acid and its application in the preservation of chilled fresh lamb. The compound spray is composed of an
aqueous solution of
lactic acid and an
aqueous solution of
acetic acid. The
mass fraction of
lactic acid in the
aqueous solution is 0.4-0.6%, and the
mass fraction of
acetic acid in the aqueous solution is 0.2-0.3%. The volume ratio of the two is 2:7 to 5:7. This invention also provides a corresponding method for preserving chilled fresh lamb: the compound spray is evenly sprayed onto the surface of the chilled lamb, which is then air-dried, packaged, and refrigerated. Experiments have confirmed that the combination of lactic acid and acetic acid in the compound spray agent of this invention exhibits a synergistic effect, with a combined antibacterial concentration index of 0.375. It can effectively inhibit the
total bacterial count and coliform growth at low concentrations,
delay the accumulation of volatile basic
nitrogen, stabilize the pH, color, texture and sensory quality of meat products, avoid meat quality deterioration caused by high concentrations of single organic acids, and extend the
shelf life of chilled fresh lamb at 4°C from 6 days to 10 days. It is safe and reliable and suitable for long-distance
cold chain distribution and industrial applications.