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  • 1Laboratorium voor Voeding en Hygiëne, RUG, Belgium.

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This study reveals that water, ammonia, and lactate concentrations significantly influence dry sausage pH. Ammonia and lactate levels, particularly their ratio, are key factors in pH changes during sausage ripening.

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Area of Science:

  • Food Science
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • The pH of dry sausage is a critical factor influencing its shelf-life, texture, and flavor.
  • Understanding the chemical factors that control pH is essential for optimizing production processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relative importance of various compounds in determining the final pH of dry sausage.
  • To develop a predictive model for dry sausage pH based on key chemical components.

Main Methods:

  • Multiple linear regression analysis was employed to analyze the relationship between pH and chemical components.
  • Analytical data for water, lactate, ammonia, acetate, alpha-amino nitrogen, and salt were collected from 55 dry sausage brands.
  • Concentrations were normalized relative to sausage crude protein content.

Main Results:

  • A significant relationship was found between pH (Y) and concentrations of water (X1) and the ratio of ammonia to lactate (X2).
  • The derived regression equation is Y = 4·317 - 1·152X(1) + 0·751X(2).
  • Water content and the ammonia/lactate ratio were identified as primary determinants of dry sausage pH.

Conclusions:

  • The study highlights the critical role of water, ammonia, and lactate in controlling dry sausage pH.
  • Observed pH increases during ripening are likely due to decreased electrolyte dissociation and/or increased buffering capacity from proteins and ammonia formation.