Table 5. The effects of GSF on the diameter reduction and ripening yield values of sausages during ripening period*

GSF (%) Dimeter reduction (%) Ripening Yield (%)

7 d 14 d 7 d 14 d
0.00 9.50±0.001 a 12.87±0.587 85.11±0.933 73.19±1.655
0.75 9.00±0.354 a 12.23±0.955 85.08±0.948 73.12±1.181
1.50 7.63±0.177b 12.04±0.438 84.94±0.771 72.58±1.082
3.00 7.38±0.177 b 12.05±0.071 84.40±2.608 72.71±1.230