Addition of anka rice up to 1.5% (w/w), which was previously
inoculated with M. purpureus, did not affect the chemical compositions
and water activities of the Chinese sausages. Samples with
anka rice added had darker red colours, higher TBARS values, higher
microbial counts and less nitrite degradation. Based mainly on
the results of overall acceptance, it could be concluded that anka
rice, inoculated with M. purpureus, could be used in the production
of low-nitrite Chinese sausages when stored at 4 C for 28 days.