Sensory and physical characteristics of reduced-fat turkey frankfurters with modified corn starch and water

Twenty formulations for turkey frankfurters were evaluated using 2.379 to 6.621% modified corn starch and 20.93 to 35.07% water. Cooked frankfurters were evaluated by a descriptive panel. Internal color, compression, percentages fat and moisture, purge loss, and pH were measured. Levels of starch and water affected percentages of fat and moisture of the batter. Frankfurters with low levels of starch were more yellow, firmer, and not as cohesive as those with high levels. Frankfurters with high levels of water were softer, lighter in color, and juicier than those with less water. Increased levels of starch and water maximized organ meat/metallic flavor. For optimal sensory and physical attributes, the predicted levels should be starch 2.3% and added water 33.6%.