Each meat sample was thoroughly mixed in an RM-20 kneader-mixer (MAINCA,Granollers, Spain) and left in a refrigerator at
4 ± 2 C for 24 h.
Seasonings were added (ground black pepper e 0.2 g/100 g of meat and garlic e 0.4 g/100 g of meat).
All sausage fillings were mixed again and stuffed into natural casings using an EC-12 sausage filler (MAINCA, Granollers, Spain).