The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of genotype,
salt content and calibre on the physicochemical, microbiological,
texture and sensory parameters in Portuguese traditional
dry-fermented sausages. To our knowledge, this is the first
comprehensive study on Portuguese dry-cured meat sausages,
considering the three factors mentioned above with an attempt to
use a hybrid Iberian Duroc pig breed and low salt content.