SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS OF POTASSIUM LACTATE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE IN A MODEL SYSTEM |
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Authors: | M SUSAN BREWER LEBECCA A GILLS JUAN D VEGA |
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Institution: | Division of Foods and Nutrition University of Illinois Urbana, IL 61801 |
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Abstract: | The objective of this study was to assess the sensory characteristics of potassium lactate (PL) in combination with salt (NaCl) in a model system at common usage levels for meat systems. Using a gelatin-based (3%) model system containing various concentrations of potassium lactate (0%, 1%, 2%, and 3%) and sodium chloride (0%, 0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, 2%, 2.5%, and 3%), a sensory panel (10) selected for salt sensitivity (0.08% threshold or less) scored the intensity of saltiness and bitterness of each treatment combination using a scale of 0 = none and 15 = intense. As salt concentration increased, saltiness increased and bitterness decreased; as PL increased, saltiness and bitterness increased. At 2% salt, the bitterness of PL was masked; however, salt concentrations below and above 2% were less effective in bitterness reduction. |
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