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Partial replacement of sodium chloride with potassium chloride in dry fermented sausages: Influence on carbohydrate
C Ibañez1, L Quintanilla, A Irigoyen
1Departamento de Bromatología, Tecnología de Alimentos y Toxicología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Navarra, 31080-Pamplona, Spain.
Abstract:
Two types of dry fermented sausages were manufactured: type A with traditional formulation and type B with reduced sodium content. pH and a(w) values and the counts of aerobic mesophiles, Enterobacteriaceae and lactobacilli micro-organisms during the ripening of both fermented sausages were similar. Final lactic acid contents were also similar, but carbohydrate content was significantly lower in type B sausage. Content of acetic, propionic and butyric acids were significantly higher in type B, suggesting a higher heterofermentative activity. Also type B sausage showed lower nitrate level and higher chemical conversion percentage, suggesting a higher nitrosation intensity.
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