The effects of addition of nitrite, lactic acid bacteria and propolis on the physicochemical, microbiological and sensory characteristics of traditional Turkish sucuk were studied during the sun-drying and storage stages. Microbiological and physicochemical analysis were performed at the beginning of sun drying period (3rd day), at the end of the sun-drying period (14th day) and in the storage period (28th day). According to the microbiological evaluation of the samples, analyses show that total bacteria, total yeast and mould and lactic acid bacteria counts varied significantly (P <0.05) with nitrite, lactic acid bacteria and propolis addition and time. Propolis decreased the total bacteria, mould and yeast counts compared to the control sample at the end of the 28th day with acceptable sensory properties. Therefore, it can be concluded that as a natural strong antimicrobial, propolis can be added to traditional sucuk formulations to substitute nitrite to avoid negative health effects.
Primary Language | English |
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Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | January 15, 2020 |
Published in Issue | Year 2020 |