THE EFFECT OF ADDITION OF HAZELNUT OIL ON SOME QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF TURKISH FERMENTED SAUSAGE (SUCUK)

ABSTRACT

The effects on chemical and physical quality of the addition of beef fat with hazelnut oil were studied in sucuk. Two sucuk formulations were prepared by the addition of 2.5 and 5% hazelnut addition in which 11.11 and 20% of beef fat was substituted with hazelnut oil. The addition of hazelnut oil increased total fat of the product that affected the chemical, physical and sensorial characteristics of products. Added hazelnut oil decreased protein content but increased free fatty acids and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances values. The formulation with 2.5% hazelnut oil, corresponding to 11.11% substitution of beef fat with hazelnut oil, was judged as similar to control.

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

The results suggest that the addition of hazelnut oil in the production of sucuk could give a healthier option to consumers. This study showed that substitution of animal fat with hazelnut oil in fermented sausages is a useful application to develop a functional fermented meat product. Additionally, this study indicated that the hazelnut oil was found to be a good oil in fermented sausage and opened the door for new research with a different nut.