4. Conclusion
The obvious conclusion to be drawn from the findings is
that a significant reduction in nitrite content on meat
products such as hot dogs can be achieved using combined
treatments (hurdle technology) sensibly without technological,
microbiological, nutritional, legislative, and sensory
problems. Indeed, not only did the balanced hurdle
additions not negatively affect (p > 0.05) on sensory attributes
but they also improved the microbiological aspect.
Therefore, one should try to reduce the added nitrite content
further, while maintaining bacteriological safety and
stability.