gumminess (p b 0.001)
and chewiness (p b 0.001) and increasing cohesiveness (p b 0.001). The TBA value increased (p b 0.01)
with the three main factors (nitrite, TPP, day) but was in all cases well below the 2 mg MDA/kg threshold.
TVCs for all treatments and storage days were below the TVC limit for this type of cooked product.