Introduction
Fermented sausages have the highest rates of production and consumption because of their high nutritive value, distinguished taste and good texture. In fermented sausages, taste, consistency, aroma and color depending on the reactions of bacterial, enzymatic and bio- chemical substances during the maturity are shaped [1,2]. Especially during the production period, the use of starter culture can provide both the guarantee of food safety and the desired color and aroma at the end of the short period of maturity [3]. Microbial activity is the most important factor in the development of the quality and maturity of fermented sausages. Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and micro-organism of Staphylococcus have the main roles in maturity [3-6]. It is the LAB that especially has a significant role in meat preservation and fermentation processes and are accepted technologically crucial. They are able to decrease pH by lactic acid production, produce bacteriocins to prevent the growth of pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms, provide diversity by the modification of raw material to obtain new sensory properties, improve the safety, the stability and the shelf life of meat products [7]. It is well known that LAB, in particular Lactobacillus, represent the dominant flora depending on the suitable environment for themselves in sausage material, by reaching the higher rates after the 24-28 hours of maturity period [8,9].