In conclusion, the presence of yeasts in fermented meat products
seems to be affected by their metabolic capabilities, acid and salt tolerance,
proliferation at low temperature aswell as their lipolytic and proteolytic
activities. However, the main consequence of their proliferation in fermented meat products is the generation of diverse aroma precursors
or volatile aroma compounds with a strong influence on the final
flavour of the product. Nevertheless, the ability of the yeast to affect
the production of VOCs depends on the particular metabolic abilities
of the inoculated strain.