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I didn't use Dextrose with Bactoferm F-RM-52
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 16:05
by cmerdon
I did not add any Dextrose in my salami when using Bactoferm F-RM-52. I didn't realize at the time that it was needed. Is that going to be a problem? Will the Bactoferm F-RM-52 still do its job?
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 17:18
by Devo
Nope;did you add any kind of sugar to the recipe? If not I would say no it will not do its job but I will let the more learned reply to your problem.
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 15:49
by redzed
As Devo said, it will not do its job properly since the bacteria needs the sugar to feed the lactic acids. Having said that, maybe not all is lost. There are many other factors to to consider such as the age, type and quality of the meat. Ferment for 72 hours and see whether the pH drops to 5.3 or lower. If it does nor get there, you might have to toss it.