(w/w), having the lowest value of %F and a lower firmness (Fig. 3).
This result suggests that the inulin and protein addition could enhance
the product sensory acceptability. In this regard, Beriain et al. (2011) reported
that the addition of inulin (6%) gave to reduced fat sausages a
smoother texture with a reduced hardness and an increased acceptability
of the sample. Studies performed by Hsu and Sun (2006) revealed
that the incorporation of different protein supplements to
emulsifier meat product (Kung-wans) affected textural properties.
The product supplemented with skimmed milk powder presented
the lowest hardness and the highest overall acceptance. Wang
and Zayas (1992) incorporated soy flour, soy concentrate and corn
germ protein flour in the formulations of frankfurters. They reported
that the products had higher emulsion stability than the control, and
according to the sensorial study, they presented no differences in their
texture