Conclusion
The results in this study indicated that 50% replacement of NaCl
with KCl did not cause extensive changes in the fermentation and dehydration
of the sausages, but it did decrease the sensory quality of
the fermented sausages. Using amino acid lysine at a concentration
of 1% with disodium inosinate (300 mg/kg) and disodium guanylate
(300 mg/kg) suppressed the sensory defects resulting from the 50%
replacement of NaCl with KCl. This combined treatment resulted in
safe and sensorily acceptable fermented sausages with an approximate
50% decrease in sodium.