Pazi Tozu İlavesi̇ Ve Üreti̇m Faktörleri̇ni̇n Isil İşlem Görmüş Fermente Sucuklarda Kalinti Ni̇tri̇t Mi̇ktari Üzeri̇ne Etki̇si̇

Abstract

This study was conducted to evaluate the utilization of chard (Beta vulgaris L. var. cicla) powder (CP) as a natural nitrate source in heat-treated sucuk (fermented Turkish sausage). Control (CN) sample was formulated with 150 ppm sodium nitrate, whereas CP1 sample was formulated with 75 ppm sodium nitrate plus 75 ppm-nitrate containing CP, and CP2 sample was formulated with 150 ppm-nitrate containing CP. No differences were obtained in chemical composition (P >0.05). Increased CP level resulted in increased pH and decreased acidity and L*, a*, and b* values (P <0.05). The highest residual nitrite concentrations were recorded in CN samples in the dough and after fermentation (P <0.05). Heat treatment affected residual nitrite levels of CP1 and CP2 samples, and in final products, CP2 samples had the highest residual nitrite content (P <0.05). Consequently, utilization of additional ingredients and/or innovative applications would be necessary in combination with naturally nitrate-containing sources.