Can i use encapsulated citric acid for dry sausage instead of a culture?

[cubanken]

Im new here and have been searching the interwebs and this board looking for live culture alternatives as I have allergy problems with those. In short, can I use encapsulated citric acid for dry sausage instead of a live culture?

 

[pit 4 brains]

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/59748/when-using-encapsulated-citric-acid

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/104634/anyone-used-citric-acid-in-beef-snack-sticks

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/104104/summer-sausage-and-dextrose-citric-acid

Hope some of this helps..

 

[cubanken]

I found those threads, fortunately I found a great recipe for moose sticks and summer sausage.