Enhancing the Quality of Traditional Indonesian Shrimp Paste (Terasi) Through Tetragenococcus halophilus 54M106-3 Inoculation: Physicochemical, Sensory, and Bioactivity Insights

Terasi is a traditional Indonesian fermented condiment made from rebon shrimp and salt. This study investigated the effects of Tetragenococcus halophilus inoculation and varying salt concentrations (6%, 12%, and 18%) on the physicochemical and sensory properties of terasi, compared to a non-inoculated control (25% salt), after 7, 14, and 21 days of fermentation. Inoculation decreased pH, soluble protein, and texture while increasing N-amino acid content, moisture, lactic acid bacteria (LAB),...