Studies on the Composition of Kimchi (Part 3) -Oxidation-reduction Potential during Kimchi Fermentation-

김치 성분에 관한 연구 (제 3 보) -동치미의 산화환원 전위에 대하여-

The variation of acidity, pH and oxidation-reduction potentials of Dongchimi (a kind of large raddish pickle) during its fermentation was investigated. Estimation of oxidation-reduction potentials was carried out by the electric method. 1. Acidity was increased-3.5% by lactic acid and pH was decreased 3.4 during Dongchimi fermentation. 2. In Dongchimi, oxidation-reduction potentials was comparatively high (rH above 10) in the earlier stage and then decreased rapidly from rH 15 to 2.0 but slightly increased rH 5.0 in the later stage of the fermentation. 3. It is suggested that the earlier stage of fermentation was more aerobic condition than the later stage.

김치(동치미) 발효기간 중 산도 pH 및 산화환원전위를 측정한 결과 다음의 사실을 얻었다. 1. 산도는 젖산으로서 3.5%에 달하고 pH는 3.4까지 저하되었다. 2. 산화환원전위는 발효초기에는 상당히 높은 값인 10이상을 나타내고 발효최성기에는 15에서 2까지 저하되며 말기에서는 도리어 약간 상승하는 경향이었다. 3. 산화환원전위를 보아 김치발효 초기가 말기보다 호기적 상태임을 알 수 있었다.