• 농업과학연구
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• 제49권3호
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• pp.571-582
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• 2022

Cacao, a major ingredient for making chocolate, has been shown to have potent antioxidant effects. The consumption of raw cacao has beneficial effects on health. This study determined the fermentation properties of yoghurt that was manufactured with cacao nibs (Theobroma cacao L.). The pH of the yogurt containing the cacao nibs was lower than that of the control, and this reduction was both concentration and fermentation time-dependent. Furthermore, the number of lactic acid bacteria in the yogurt made with cacao and its viscosity increased in a cacao nibs dependent manner. In particular, the yoghurt with 5% cacao nibs added had the highest number of lactic acid bacteria at 48 hours at the end point of the fermentation. Whey protein degradation in yogurt containing cacao nibs increased with the fermentation time, and the organic acid production, especially lactic acid, in the yogurt containing cacao nibs increased significantly after 16 hours of fermentation. In addition, the total polyphenol content of the yogurt containing cacao nibs increased, which was proportional to the amount added. Sensory evaluations of the yogurts indicated that overall taste was less desirable as cacao nib loadings increased from 1 to 5% compared with controls. This result is due to the excessive acidity, which was strongly perceived in the absence of added sugar. The development of yogurts with cacao nibs is expected to contribute much to the appeal of fermented milk.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제39권5호
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• pp.742-755
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• 2019

Cacao bean husk (Theobroma cacao L.) contains a high level of dietary fiber and therefore can be used as raw material in food processing. The objective of the present study was to measure the physicochemical properties and sensory traits of emulsion-type pork sausages with various levels of cacao bean husk powder (0.25%, 0.5%, 0.75%, 1%, and 2%). The moisture content in cooked sausages increased as the level of cacao bean husk power increased, whereas the protein content decreased (p<0.05). With respect to color, as the level of cacao bean husk power increased, there was a decrease in lightness and yellowness, but there was a considerable increase in redness (p<0.05). Cacao bean husk powder exhibited a positive effect on emulsion stability and apparent viscosity. In the sensory evaluation, increased level of cacao bean husk increased flavor acceptability; the 0.75% and 1% treatment groups showed significantly high overall acceptability (p<0.05). The thiobarbituric acid reactive species content of cooked sausages indicated that with the addition of cacao bean husk powder significantly inhibited lipid oxidation in the sausages during refrigerated storage (p<0.05). Overall, the findings of the present study suggest that adding 0.75% and 1% cacao bean husk powder as a natural ingredient in sausages can help develop meat products with excellent qualities.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제49권3호
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• pp.583-593
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• 2022

Cacao is recognized not only as a raw material for making chocolate but also as an excellent functional food with a high antioxidant effect. The consumption of raw cacao and its processed form of cacao has a beneficial effect on health. The aim of this study was to reveal the possible biological functions of yoghurt that was prepared with added cacao nibs (Theobroma cacao L.). The 2,2-anziobis (3-ehtylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic aicd (ABTS) radical scavenging ability of yogurt containing Cacao nibs from 1 to 5% was higher than that of the control group, and the ABTS radical scavenging ability was similar in all the test groups after 12 hours of fermentation. The antibacterial activity of the control and yogurt with the cacao nibs was shown to be very strong against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus 1631, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Salmonella Typhimurium M-15 in fermented milk for 16, 24, and 48 hours, but the fermentation times at 0, 4, and 8 hours showed no activity. The Cacao nibs powder inhibited IκBα-phosphorylation in a concentration-dependent manner. The yogurt containing the cacao nibs significantly inhibited the expression of the anti-inflammatory cytokines IL-1ß and IL-6 in a concentration-dependent manner. Our development of yogurt that combines milk as a complete food and cacao nibs, which has several physiological functions, is expected to greatly contribute to research on new functional fermented milk.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제46권11호
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• pp.1327-1335
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• 2017

본 실험은 카카오 빈의 함량(0, 20, 40, 60%)을 달리하여 쌀가루와 압출성형물을 제조하여 물리화학적인 특성을 관찰하고자 하였다. 공정 조건은 수분 함량 25%, 스크루 회전 속도 200 rpm, 사출구온도 $130^{\circ}C$로 조절하였다. 팽화율은 카카오 빈의 함량이 증가할수록 감소하였다. 밀도와 비길이, 겉보기 탄성계수는 카카오 빈의 함량이 증가함에 따라 증가하였고, 파괴력은 카카오 빈의 함량이 증가할수록 감소하였다. 수분용해지수와 수분흡착지수는 압출성형 공정 후 모두 증가하였다. 카카오 빈의 첨가량이 증가할수록 명도는 감소하였고 적색도는 증가하였으며, 황색도는 무처리구(RAW)에서 카카오 빈이 증가함에 따라 증가하였지만, 압출성형 공정 후 카카오 빈이 증가함에 따라 감소하였다. 색도차는 카카오 빈의 함량이 증가할수록 증가하였다. 페이스트 점도는 카카오 빈의 함량이 증가할수록 모든 조건에서 감소하였으며, 압출성형을 한 모든 실험군과 RAW의 roasted 카카오빈(RC) 첨가군에서 저온최고점도(CPV)를 나타내어 낮은 온도에서도 점성을 나타내는 특성을 보였다. 총 페놀 함량은 non-roasted 카카오 빈(NRC) 첨가군이 RC 첨가군보다 높았으며, DPPH 라디칼 소거능은 압출성형한 NRC 첨가군에서 가장 높게 나타났다. 결론적으로 카카오 빈 첨가가 쌀 카카오의 팽화 특성에 영향을 미치며, 카카오 빈의 총 페놀 함량은 로스팅과 압출성형에 의해 감소하였지만, DPPH 라디칼 소거능은 로스팅을 하지 않고 압출성형 하였을 때 증가하였다.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제39권6호
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• pp.903-917
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• 2019

This study aimed to extend the shelf-life of coffee-containing milk beverage by adding Theobroma cacao (cacao nibs) extract. To prepare the beverage sample containing cacao nibs extract, 0.8% cacao nibs hydrothermal extract was aseptically injected. Qualitative changes in the beverage samples, including antioxidant effect, peroxide value (POV), caffeine content, and sensory parameters were monitored regularly during storage at 10℃, 20℃, and 30℃ for 4 wk. The inclusion of cacao nibs extract produced higher antioxidant activity compared to the control. As the storage temperature increased, the POV of all samples increased. Samples with cacao nibs extract generally displayed lower POV than the control. The caffeine content of all samples tended to decrease during storage, with the decrease accentuated by higher storage temperatures. In the shelf-life prediction using the Arrhenius model, the kinetic regressions of the cacao nibs extract-added sample and control were Y_POV=1.2212X-2.1141 (r²=0.9713) and Y_POV=1.8075X-2.0189 (r²=0.9883), respectively. Finally, the predicted shelf-life of cacao nibs-added group and control to reach the quality limit (20 meq/kg POV) were approximately 18.11 and 12.18 wk, respectively. The results collectively indicate that the addition of cacao nibs extract extends the shelf-life of the coffee-containing milk beverage and heightened the antioxidant effect.

• Journal of Plant Biotechnology
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.71-76
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• 2002

In order to achieve repetitive somatic embryogenesis in cacao (Theobroma cacao L.), callus derived from floral tissues were continuously cultured in a medium containing 2,4-D. In 5% of the explants, repetitive somatic embryogenesis was observed after 8 weeks and maintained in a globular stage for several weeks. This is the first report showing repetitive somatic embryogenesis in cacao. The calli were bombarded with a plasmid containing $\beta$-glucuronidase (gus) as reporter gene. Two week old calli showed the high average number of cells expressing the us gene. The effect of osmotic agents (mannitol, sorbitol and sucrose) on gene expression was evaluated. Pre-treatment during 16 h with 0.25 M mannitol revealed an improvement in gene expression. The potential utilization of the repetitive embryogenesis, combined with osmotic treatment, is discussed as an alternative to achieve stable transgenic cacao plants.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제39권6호
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• pp.918-933
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• 2019

Cacao has been shown to have antioxidant effects and health benefits. However, the applicability of cacao as a meat preservative has not been thoroughly evaluated. Here, we examined the effects of cacao nib extracts (CEs) on suppression of fat oxidation and enhancement of quality characteristics of pork patties. Cacao nib powder was extracted in distilled water or 50%, 70%, or 99% ethanol. CEs prepared using 70% ethanol had the highest total phenolic and total flavonoid contents, and the highest 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhytdrazyl radical and 2,2'-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) radical scavenging activities. Decompression-concentrated CEs prepared using 70% ethanol and 0.1% ascorbic acid were added to pork patties, and the physiochemical properties of the patties were measured. The pH of all pork patties increased during storage, but tended to decrease according to the CEs content. CEs enhanced the preservation of redness and texture of the pork patties during storage. Analysis of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) in patties revealed that fat oxidation was highly suppressed in all treatment groups containing CEs during storage, and TBARS values decreased according to CE content. Treatment with 0.1% CE reduced fat oxidation to a level similar to that of treatment with 0.1% ascorbic acid. Consumer flavor preference increased according to CE content, and overall preference was the highest for patties prepared with 0.05% and 0.075% CEs. Overall, 70% ethanol was found to be the optimal concentration for extraction of cacao nibs, and adding 0.05% or 0.075% CEs to pork patties yielded the highest quality.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제33권6호
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• pp.732-736
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• 2020

Theobroma cacao L., a fruit of cacao trees, is a perennial plant, which belongs to Sterculiaceae, and is native to the Amazon in South Africa. It also has been known for its various biologically active effects, such as anti-oxidation, anti-cancer, and anti-bacterial. The spleen cell proliferations of mice were measured at 48 hours after treatment of Theobroma cacao L. water extracts in seven concentrations(0, 5, 10, 50, 100, 250, 500 and 1,000 ㎍/mL) an ELISA assay. The production of cytokine (IL-1β, TNF-α, IFN-γ), is secreted by macrophages stimulated with LPS, was detected by ELISA assay using the cytokine kit. From the results of in vitro study, both splenocytes and cytokine production activated by peritoneal macrophages have increased when water extracts were supplemented in the range between 250 and 500 ㎍/mL concentration. Notably, splenocytes production has a signigicant proliferation at 500 ㎍/mL concentration. The result from this research suggests that supplementation with Theobroma cacao L. water extracts may enhance the immune function by stimulating the splenocyte proliferation and improving the cytokine production activating macrophage in vitro.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제12권5호
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• pp.2434-2438
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• 2011

가나는 카카오의 최대산지이며, 카카오는 식품으로 이용하는 초코렛 재료가 되는 원료이며 오래전서부터 항산화 효과등이 알려져서 다양한 식품에 사용되어 왔다. 또한 가나산 카카오는 다른지역 카카오에 비해 폴리페놀 함량이 높은 것으로 알려져 왔으며 알칼리 처리를 하지 않아 약산성의 자연그대로의 특징이 남아 있다. 이 천연 가나산 카카오의 폴리페놀 함량을 분석하고 이것을 이용한 화장품 팩제를 개발하여 피부자극실험과 피부개선효과를 연구하였다. 그 결과 가나산 카카오파우더에는 약 3.6%의 탄닌성분이 포함 되어 있는 것으로 나타났으며 pH는 5.6을 나타내었고 가나산 카카오 파우더를 15% 함유한 팩제의 실험결과 일차피부자극실험에서는 피부자극이 나타나지 않았으며 120분후의 피부개선효과를 본 실험에서는 피부 수분량은 20%증가, 피부수분증발량은 17% 감소 피부pH는 5.3수렴, 피부탄력도는 24% 증가하는 것으로 나타나 피부개선 효과가 나타난 것으로 연구되었다.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.75-82
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• 1993

The inhibitory effect of cacao bean husk (CBH) extract on glucosyltransferase(GTasc) from Streptococcus mutans B13 was investigated. Water solube extract from CBH showeda sarong inhibitory effect (88-89%) on GTase from Streptococcus mutans Bl3. GTase inhibitors from sequential extraction by hot water or water-methanol had the strongest inhibition. Sources, fermentation, and types of solvents and fumigation processes did not influence the effect. These active compounds proved to be polyphones through acid hydrolytic analysis of the precipitates by ammonium sulfate or ethanol and proteinase K. It was also confirmed by additional column chromatography of Sephadex G-50, Sephadex LH-20 and DEAE-Sephdex A-50.