Enzyme-modified carboxymethyl starch (ECMS) was prepared by etherification of starch and enzymatic
hydrolysis. The characteristics of ECMS and its application as fat replacers in 10 g/100g and 20 g/100 g
target fat sausages were evaluated. FT-IR spectroscopy indicated that the absorption peaks of carboxyl in
ECMS were characterized at 1635 and 1426 cm1
. ECMS had better paste clarity and freezeethaw
stability than enzyme-modified starch (ES) or native starch. The addition of ECMS in sausages increased
(P < 0.05) water holding capacity and emulsion stability of the products. Sensory analysis showed that
the 10 g/100 g fat sausage with added ECMS was similar (P > 0.05) to the 20 g/100 g fat sausage control
for juiciness, oiliness, texture, flavour and overall acceptability at storage days of 0, 7, 14 and 21. The
results indicated that the new multiplex modified starch-ECMS could be used as a suitable fat replacer
since it offset some of the changes led by fat reduction