• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.21 no.1
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• pp.109-119
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• 1989

To improve the storage method of Kimchi, optimum ripening Kimchi for an irradiation treatment(the time of around 0.3% in total acidity of Kimchi) was irradiated by doses of 1, 2, 3 kGy with Co-60 ${\gamma}-radiation$ and stored at $10^{\circ}C$. Total aerobic bacteria increased in the beginning of storage and then decrease slowly as the number of total lactic acid bacteria increased. Total lactic acid bacteria initially loaded by $10^8\;cells/ml$ in Kimchi shortly after irradiation reduced to $10^4-10^6\;cells/ml$ with 1-3 kGy doses and decreased gradually through the whole storage period. The initial load of yeast, $10^3\;cells/ml$, increased steadily during Kimchi storage and led to more than $10^4\;cells/ml$ after 30 days of storage. While it maintained tha the load in 2-3 kGy irradiated groups after 30 days of storage was less than that at the beginning of storage. pH, acidity and volatile acid in the nonirradiated group were 4.0, 0.7% and 0.06%, respectively at the 15th day after storage, but at the 30th day after storage, 2-3 kGy irradiated groups showed different values, 4.1, 0.58-0.63%, and 0.04-0.05%, respectively. The texture(firmness) of Kimchi reduced along with storage time, and 2 kGy irradiated group proved most favourable in its texture during storage. In the sensory evaluation of Kimchi, nonirradiated group was inedible after 15 days of storage, whereas 2-3 kGy irradiated groups could proling the storage-life of Kimchi over 2 times compared with the nonirradiated Kimchi, showing the good sensory quality even after 30 days of storage.

• Food Science and Preservation
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• v.23 no.6
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• pp.788-796
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• 2016

This study presented the change of quality characteristics of Doenjang with various salt concentrations (4, 8, 15, and 20%) during 12 months. The pHs of Doenjang during fermentation were gradually increased for 12 months, whereas the pHs of Doenjang with 4 and 8% salt increased rapidly. Titratable acidity of Doenjang with 4 and 8% salt was high at initial time, while Doenjang with 15 and 20% salt was high at the 9 and 12 months. The amino-type nitrogen content of Doenjang with 4 and 8% salt was increased and ${\alpha}-amylase$ activity of all Doenjang was decreased during whole fermentation period. The protease activity of Doenjang with 4 and 8% salt was higher than Doenjang with 15 and 20% salt until 7 months. Total aerobic bacteria number 8.0~9.1 log CFU/g for 12 months, which was steady during fermentation period. Doenjang with 8% salt showed the highest score in umami taste whereas the lowest score in bitterness, astringency, and sourness tastes between 5 and 12 months. In conclusion, Doenjang with 8% salt was a suitable concentration for low-salt fermented foods.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.36 no.6
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• pp.759-765
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• 2007

This study was conducted to analyze the chemical properties of single.harvested pepper (YW211, YW213), and to investigate the change of kochujang quality by the addition of single-harvested peppers. Capsaicinoids content of YW211 was $271.65{\pm}25.10mg/100g$ and ASTA color value of YW213 was $212.71{\pm}2.38$, which were comparatively higher values than commercial red peppers. Mixed red pepper powder used for kochujang production were prepared with various mixing ratios of commercial red peppers (YY & GR) and single-harvested pepper (YW211 & YW213). Capsaicinoids content of YY, $3.98{\pm}0.24mg/100g$, was increased to $52.61{\pm}8.62mg/100g$ by mixing 30% YW211. ASTA color value of GR was $110.63{\pm}1.89$ and was increased to $130.01{\pm}1.31$ by mixing 30% YW213. The pH values of kochujang added YW211 or YW213 were slowly reduced and acidities were increased during fermentation; however, both values weren't statistically different. The contents of amino nitrogen increased until 60 days, and then decreased thereafter. Reducing sugars were increased considerably until 30 days, and reduced slowly after fermentation for 90 days.

• Proceedings of the Korean Journal of Food and Nutrition Conference
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• 2003.07a
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• pp.84-84
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• 2003

고분자 키토산(분자량 약 800,000)을 농도별(0%, 0.1%, 0.2%, 0.3%)로 김치를 제조하여, pH, 적정산도, 총균수, 젖산균 수, 대장균군 수 및 관능검사를 조사한 결과는 다음과 같이 나타났다. 1. 키토산 무첨가 김치는 발효 후 6일경에 pH가 초기 5.4에서 4.1로 급격히 떨어졌으며 그 후부터는 천천히 떨어져 발효 후 약 15일 경과 후에는 3.9로 나타났다. 그러나 0.1%, 0.2% 및 0.3% 고분자 키토산을 첨가한 김치에서는 초기 pH 5.38, 5.30 및 5.28에서 6일경에는 pH가 0.1%, 0.2% 및 0.3% 고분자 키토산에서 4.23, 4.34 및 4.47로 각각 나타났다. 15일 경과 후에는 0.1% 고분자 키토산 김치는 키토산 무첨가 김치와 거의 같은 pH인 3.9로 나타났으나 0.2%와 0.3% 고분자 키토산 김치의 pH는 3.90보다 높은 4.10, 4.10으로 각각 나타났다. 2. 각 김치 종류별 적정산도를 측정한 결과는 발효초기에 모든 구가 0.72%로 나타났으며, 발효 후 6일 경에서는 키토산 무첨가, 0.1%, 0.2% 및 0.3% 고분자 키토산 김치의 적정산도는 각각 2.16%, 2.00%, 1.70% 및 1.30%로 나타났다. 그리고 15일 경과 후에는 키토산 무첨가 김치의 적정산도가 2.25%이였으나 0.1%, 0.2% 및 0.3% 고분자 키토산 김치는 각각 2.26%, 2.24 및 2.22%로 나타났다. 3. 발효가 진행 중에 총균수를 측정한 결과 시간과 더불어 총균수가 모든 구에 있어서 서서히 증가하였고 발효초기의 모든 김치구의 총균수는 2.5X105∼5.4X106 cfu/g 범위였으며, 김치 맛이 들기 시작한 6일경에서의 각 구별 총균수는 키토산 무첨가 김치가 2.4X109 cfu/g이였구 0.1%, 0.2% 및 0.3% 고분자 키토산 김치의 총균수는 각각 1.2X109 cfu/g, 4.0X108 cfu/g 및 1.1X107 cfu/g으로 나타났다. 그리고 김치가 완전히 익은 15일 후에는 무첨가 김치, 0.1%, 0.2% 및 0.3% 고분자 키토산 김치의 총균수는 5.4X107 cfu/g, 3.3X107 cfu/g, 1.8X108cfu/g 및 4.2X108 cfu/g로 나타났다. 4. 발효가 진행 중에 젖산균 수를 측정한 결과 시간과 더불어 젖산균 수가 모든 구에 있어서 서서히 증가하였으며, 발효초기의 모든 김치구의 젖산균 수는 2.0X104∼2.7X106 cfu/g 범위였으며 김치 맛이 들기 시작한 6일경에서의 각 구별 젖산균 수는 키토산 무첨가 김치가 3.2X108 cfu/g이었고, 0.1%, 0.2% 및 0.3% 고분자 키토산 김치의 젖산균 수는 각각 1.6X108 cfu/g, 13X108 cfu/g 및 9.6X107 cfu/g으로 나타났다. 그리고 김치가 완전히 익은 15일 후에는 무첨가 김치, 0.1%, 0.2% 및 0.3% 고분자 키토산 김치의 젖산균 수는 5.4X107 cfu/g, 3.3X107 cfu/g, 8.6X106 cfu/g 및 2.6X106 cfu/g로 나타났다. 5. 발효가 진행 중에 대장균 군 수가 시간과 더불어 대장균군 수가 모든 구에 있어서 6일까지는 서서히 증가하다가 그 후부터는 대장균 군 수가 감소하였다. 즉, 발효초기에는 모든 구가 2.0X104∼4.0X105 cfu/g이었고, 6일 경에는 8.9X104∼4.5X105 cfu/g로 약간 증가하였으며 15일후에는 키토산 무첨가 김치가 2.0X102 cfu/g이었으며, 0.1%, 0.2% 및 0.3% 고분자 키토산 김치의 대장균군 수는 각각 2.0X102 cfu/g, 1.1X102 cfu/g 및 4.0X101 cfu/g로 점점 감소하였다. 6. 관능검사 결과는 키토산 무첨가 김치와 0.1% 첨가 김치는 유사한 선호도를 나타내어 0.1% 첨가 김치가 기능성과 보존성을 높여줄 뿐만 아니라 선호도도 높은 것으로 나타났다.

• Journal of Animal Environmental Science
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.13-20
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• 2007

Sawdust biofiltration is an emerging bio-technology for control of ammonia emissions including compost odors from composting of biological wastes. Although sawdust is widely used as a medium for bulking agent in composting system and for microbial attachment in biofiltration systems, the performance of agitated bed composting and sawdust biofiltration are not well established. A pilot-scale composting of hog manure amended with sawdust and sawdust biofiltration systems for practical operation were investigated using aerated and agitated rectangular reactor with compost turner and sawdust biofilter operated under controlled conditions, each with a working capacity of approximately $40m^3\;and\;4.5m^3$ respectively. These were used to investigate the effect of compost temperature, seed germination rate and the C/N ratio of the compost on ammonia emissions, compost maturity and sawdust biofiltration performance. Temperature profiles showed that the material in three runs had been reached to temperature of 55 to $65^{\circ}C$ and above. The ammonia concentration in the exhaust gas of the sawdust biofilter media was below the maximum average value as 45 ppm. Seed germination rate levels of final compost was maintained from 70 to 93% and EC values of the finished compost varied between 2.8 and 4.8 ds/m, providing adequate conditions for plant growth.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.47 no.6
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• pp.704-710
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• 2015

The objective of this work was to examine the effect of rice flour sourdough fermented with omija (Schizandra chinensis) extract on the quality characteristics of bread. Five rice sourdough concentrations (0, 15, 30, 45, and 60%) were used in order to ascertain the best bread composition. Bread qualities were determined by means of physicochemical analysis and consumer acceptability test. The results showed that the dough prepared with 15% rice flour sourdough fermented with omija extract had a positive impact on the bread quality such as volume, hardness, springiness, and consumer acceptability. This study suggests that the rice flour sourdough fermented with omija extract could be added up to 15% without quality changes for making bread.

• Food Science and Preservation
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• v.18 no.5
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• pp.651-660
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• 2011

This study was conducted to evaluate the quality characteristics of and chilling injury development in 'Ooishiwase' plum fruits after harvest, according to the ripening stage and storage temperature. The fruits were harvested at three ripening stages (60, 80, and >90% skin color) and were then stored at 1, 4, 5, 6, and $20^{\circ}C$ cold-storage rooms for up to 48 days. The fruit quality parameters, respiration patterns, and chilling injury development were monitored during the storage periods and the three days of subsequent ripening at $20^{\circ}C$. The fruits harvested at the 60%-skin-color stage maintained the flesh firmness, color, weight loss, and TA, and their respiration rates and ethylene production were decreased compared with the 80%-or >90%-skin-color fruits, at a lower storage temperature. The major symptoms of chilling injuries in the Ooishiwase plums were gel breakdown, flesh browning, and flesh translucency. These symptoms appeared at all the low-storage-temperature and ripening treatment stages. When the fruits, however, were harvested at a more immature stage and were stored at a lower storage temperature, the chilling injury development decreased. These results show that the development of chilling injury in Ooishiwase plums is related to the climacteric behavior during cold storage.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.38 no.11
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• pp.1587-1594
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• 2009

This study investigated the physico-chemical and sensory quality of Doenjang added with red pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) seed. The initial moisture content and salt content of Doenjang were 52.03-53.79% and 13.28-14.05%, respectively. The moisture and salt contents of Doenjang slightly decreased and increased, respectively, as fermentation periods increased. According to increasing fermentation periods, pH of Doenjang showed a little decreasing value although there were no difference between samples with various red pepper seed contents. On the other hand, titratable acidity of Doenjang increased as fermentation periods increased. Also, Doenjang added with red pepper seed had higher titratable acidity value than control Doenjang without red pepper seed. In the color of Doenjang, ‘L’ of lightness, ‘b’ of yellowness, and ‘a’ of redness were decreased as fermentation periods increased. Also, generally, increase of red pepper seed concentration resulted in higher values of redness (a), yellowness (b) and lightness (L) of Doenjang. Also, amino-type nitrogen content, which was 497-623 mg% in initial fermentation period samples, increased to 1,000 mg% for control and to 756~896 for red pepper added at the fermentation 120 days. In the total microbes, total cell count in the Doenjang samples was in the range of $10^7{\sim}10^8$ CFU/g regardless of fermentation periods. In contrast, yeast and mold number of Doenjang samples showed the range of $10^5$ CFU/g at the initial fermentation periods and decreased thereafter. In the sensory evaluation of Doenjang, unique Doenjang flavor increased regardless added red pepper seed as fermentation periods increased.

• Journal of Practical Agriculture & Fisheries Research
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• v.18 no.1
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• pp.79-91
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• 2016

Quality factors which characterize 11 kinds of farm-manufactured apple Jangachi and commercial Jangachi, have been studied in order to provide a guideline to improve the quality and marketing strategy of farm-manufactured pickled apples. Moisture content ranged from 74% to 84% and 81% to 91% in Doenjang Jangachi and vinegar Jangachi, respectively; 38% to 64% in Kochujang Jangachi; 57% to 64% in radish Kochujang Jangachi. Moisture content was 89% in Doenjang Jangachi. Even though moisture content of apple Kochujang Jangachi indicated 48% which is lower than that of radish Jangachi, it was higher than that of a persimmon pickled in Kochujang (38%) and that of Japanese apricot Jangachi (49%). pH and titratable acidity, two indicators used to determine the appropriate ripening period of Jangachi, were pH 3.4~5.6, 0.03~0.14%, respectively. The pH ranged from 5.2 to 5.6 in radish Jangachi; 3.4 to 4.1 in Cucumber Jangachi. pH of persimmon Jangachi, Japanese apricot Jangachi and apple Jangachi showed 4.1, 3.5 and 4.1, respectively. Compared with the pH of traditional Jangachi (3.03~5.36), pH of all of the above Jangachi fall into an appropriate range. The brix of apple Jangachi (30%) was 12% to 18% higher than that of Kochujang radish Jangachi, but it was relatively lower than that of persimmon Jangachi (39%) and that of Japanese apricot Jangachi (49%). Salinity of Jangachi varied depending on which marinating material was used. Salinity in the descending order according to each marinating material demonstrated Kanjang (6% to 13%), Doenjang (7%), Kochujang (3% to 4%). Salinity of apple Jangachi was 3.28% which was relatively lower than that of commercial Jangachi which used either Kanjang or Doenjang as its marinating material. Chromaticity test shows that the brightness value of apple Jangachi (54.70) was similar to that of cucumber Jangachi (50.86, 56.02); the redness value and yellowness of apple Jangachi (16.21 and 26.78) were higher than the redness value (7.27 to 11.23) and the yellowness value (10.62 to 14.69) of radish Kochujang Jangachi. Sensory Characteristics value of apple Jangachi, along with radish and cucumber Jangachi in its color, odor and taste (7.00, 7.50, 7.00, respectively) placed high on the list implying higher preference. However, overall preference value of apple Jangachi was 6.83 which was lower than that of Japanese apricot Jangachi or that of radish Jangachi. The result can be explained by the tendency of people preferring crispy Jangachi and points out that the texture of apple Jangachi needs to be improved to gain popularity. Furthermore, for increased sales of apple Jangachi as a niche product, more rigorous market testing is required.

• Microbiology and Biotechnology Letters
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• v.32 no.3
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• pp.249-255
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• 2004

Chinese cabbage ('Baechu') Kimchi was fermented at the three different temperatures right after it was prepared. Samples were taken everyday for measuring bacterial populations, pH, and titratable acidity through the whole periods of fermentation up to 50 days. pH values and developed acidity were significantly affected by the fermenting temperatures of 4, 10, and $20^{\circ}C$, suggesting that different bacterial flora has been established by the temperatures exposed. The modified MRS agar containing vancomycin (300 $\mu$g/mL) was used for isolating the vancomycin-resistant LAB strains and 127 isolates were finally obtained. Of the LAB isolates, 13 isolates were subjected to the identification experiments based on the biochemical characteristics and the molecular-typing approach, an ITS-PCR, whether they belong to the genus Leuconostoc or not. The data obtained from API 50 CHL kit resulted that six isolates were identified as the members of Leuconostoc and six as Lactobacillus brevis strains except for a single isolate YKI 30-0401, which was not able to be identified because its biochemical traits were not matched to the database of API 50 CHL kit. It was noted that some isolates were distinct in a couple of some biochemical characteristics compared with those of the reference Leuconostoc species. To overcome the limitations experienced in the commercial identification products above, an ITS-PCR experiment was also conducted for the isolates, resulting that eight isolates belong to Leu. mesenteroides ssp. mesenteroides or dextranicum with a single band of 564 bp, and four to L. brevis strains. The ITS-PCR profiles clearly differentiated the closely-related LAB isolates for which same results were obtained by the biochemical method. This molecular approach, however, failed to produce the amplicons for the YKI 20-1003, leaving the strain unidentified. Judging from the identification data obtained in the Kimchi fermented at $4^{\circ}C$ or $10^{\circ}C$, Leuconostoc spp. including Leu. mesenteroides/dextranicum were likely predominant species in the earlier stage and L. brevis occurred at the high level through the whole period. By contrast, L. brevis, as one of the major flora, possibly lead the fermentation from the beginning in the Kimchi fermented at $20^{\circ}C$.}C$.