a–d Means within the same factor and the same column with different superscript letters are different (p < 0.05).
e Thiobarbituric acid value expressed in mg malonaldehyde/kg.
f Each number represents the average value of each parameter for all samples of the same treatment: 1 = 0 mg/kg NaNO2 + 12% TP (tomato paste),
2 = 50 mg/kg NaNO2 + 12% TP, 3 = 100 mg/kg NaNO2 + 12% TP, 4 = 150 mg/kg NaNO2 (control treatment).
g Each number represents the average value of each parameter for all samples with the same storage time.
h Lactic acid bacteria count (Log10 cfu/g).