In conclusion, partial replacement of pork backfat with konjac gel opens up new possibilities for fat reduction in dry fermented sausage.The design of healthier meat products in which fat content is reduced and konjac glucomannan is presented is a promising avenue for research.
Depending on the level of substitution (fat reduction), this reformulation strategy presents different effects on processing and quality characteristics. High levels of animal fat replacement by konjac gel may present undesirable results in weight loss, hardness and juiciness, which would have to be limited to boost the use of this technology