Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology (한국식품과학회지)

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Quality and minimal processing characteristics of 'Ssam' vegetables during storage

국내산 쌈채소의 신선편의 가공적성 및 저장 중 품질변화

  • Hwang, Tae-Young (Department of Food Science & Technology, Jungwon University)
  • 황태영 (중원대학교 식품공학과)
  • Received : 2017.06.21
  • Accepted : 2017.07.27
  • Published : 2017.12.31
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Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the minimal processing characteristics of four vegetables (brown mustard, kale, red beet and red lettuce) for wrapping (Ssam). Prior to evaluation, the vegetable leaves were cut, washed, and packaged. The texture, weight loss, browning index, pH, gas concentrations ($O_2$ and $CO_2$), microbial growth, and organoleptic qualities of the leaves were assessed at $10^{\circ}C$ for 7 days. The cutting strength of red beet was significantly different among leaves. The initial springiness of brown mustard was the lowest (0.98%). The weight loss varied between 0.24 to 4.77%, pH ranged from 6.00 to 6.95, and browning index increased to 0.95 during storage. Changes of gas composition were lower in cut leaf than whole leaf. Aerobic bacteria (4.9-8.0 log CFU/g), yeast (not detected), mold (-3.5 log CFU/g), and total coliforms (5.0-8.0 log CFU/g) were assessed in the samples. Thus, overall quality of kale and red beet leaves with minimal processing showed satisfactory results when stored for 7 days.

쌈채소 4종(적겨자, 케일, 적근대, 적상추)을 대상으로 이들의 신선편의 가공 적성을 조사하였다. 쌈채소를 1/2로 절단하고 세척한 후 저밀도 폴리에틸렌(low density polyethylene) (LDPE: $18{\times}21cm$)백에 포장하고 $10^{\circ}C$에서 7일간 저장하면서 각종 품질특성을 조사하였다. 각 쌈채소의 조직감, 신선편의 가공 후 중량 감소율, 갈변도, pH, 산소 및 이산화탄소 변화, 미생물적 변화 및 관능검사를 실시하였다. 적근대의 외형적 차이로 인해 절단강도는 6,750.67에서 $6,778.67g/cm^2$로 다른 채소와 통계적인 유의차를 나타내었다. 초기 탄력성은 적겨자(0.98%) 가 가장 낮았고 적상추(1.69%)에서 가장 높게 나타났으며 저장에 따라 변화하였으나 감소하는 경향을 나타내었다. 중량감소율은 0.24-4.77%로 적상추가 유의적으로 높게 나타났다(p<0.05). pH는 6.00-6.95, 갈변도는 저장 중 0.95까지 증가하였다. 저장 중 산소는 감소하였고, 이산화탄소는 증가하는 경향을 나타내었는데, 절단한 경우가 그렇지 않은 경우와 비교하여 변화폭이 크게 나타났다. 일반세균, 효모와 곰팡이 및 대장균군은 각각 4.9-8.0 log CFU/g, ND-3.5 log CFU/g, 3.5-8.0 log CFU/g로 나타났다. 전반기호도를 기준으로 케일과 적근대가 신선편의 가공 시 저장 7일까지 상업적 품질을 유지하여, 적절한 가공처리 및 품질 관리가 적용될 경우 신선편의제품으로 활용할 수 있을 것으로 판단되었다.

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