• Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life
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• v.20 no.5
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• pp.706-712
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• 2010

The purpose of this study was to analyze the quality characteristics of bread with added saltwort powder in the amounts of 0%, 3% 5% and 7% based on the wheat flour weight The results were as follows. The 7% group had the lowest water content and the highest content of ash and protein. There were no significant differences in fat content between any samples. There were also no significant differences in dough weight between samples, but after baking, the control showed the lowest weight. Baking loss increased with increasing amounts of saltwort powder. The bread volume was the highest with the control group, and its specific volume decreased as the ratio of saltwort increased. By the color difference meter, the L value became lower as the ratio of saltwort powder increased, and the saltwort powder groups had higher a and b values than the control group did. Hardness was at a minimum in the control group, and it increased with increasing amounts saltwort powder. There were no differences in springness between samples. Cohesiveness tended to decrease, and chewiness an brittleness increased. with increasing amounts of saltwort powder. In sensory tests, the 3% group showed the highest color, flavor, and taste. Aircell sizes were greatest with the control group. The higher the ratio of saltwort powder, the higher the aircell size became. Softness was the highest within the 3% group, as was the overall preference.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• v.8 no.5
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• pp.589-594
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• 2014

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Turmeric and its active component curcumin have received considerable attention due to their many recognized biological activities. Turmeric has been commonly used in food preparation and herbal remedies in South Asia, leading to a high consumption rate of curcumin in this region. However, the amount of curcumin in the Korean diet has not yet been estimated, where turmeric is not a common ingredient. SUBJECTS/METHODS: This study utilized the combined data sets obtained from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted from 2008 to 2012 in order to estimate the curcumin intake in the Korean diet. The mean intake of curcumin was estimated from the amount of curcumin-containing foods (curry powder and ready-made curry) consumed using reported curcumin content in commercial turmeric and curry powders. RESULTS: Only 0.06% of Koreans responded that they consumed foods containing curcumin in a given day, and 40% of them were younger than 20 years of age. Curcumin-containing foods were largely prepared at home (72.9%) and a significant proportion (20.4%, nearly twice that of all other foods) was consumed as school and workplace meals. The estimated mean turmeric intake was about 0.47 g/day corresponding to 2.7-14.8 mg curcumin, while the average curry powder consumption was about 16.4 g, which gave rise to curcumin intake in the range of 8.2-95.0 mg among individuals who consumed curcumin. The difference in estimated curcumin intake by using the curcumin content in curry powder and turmeric may reflect that curry powder manufactured in Korea might contain higher amounts of other ingredients such as flour, and an estimation based on the curcumin content in the turmeric might be more acceptable. CONCLUSIONS: Thus, the amount of curcumin that can be obtained from the Korean diet in a day is 2.7-14.8 mg, corresponding to nearly one fourth of the daily curcumin intake in South Asia, although curcumin is rarely consumed in Korea.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.49 no.6
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• pp.644-648
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• 2017

The effect of carrot powder on Maejakgwa was investigated by examining the physical, sensory, and oxidative properties of Maejakgwa after addition of varying amounts (0, 5, 10, 15, and 20%, based on wheat flour) of heat-treated carrot powder. Increasing carrot powder content led to an increase in hardness and color properties (based on ${\Delta}E^{\ast}$ as well as $a^{\ast}$ and $b^{\ast}$ values) of Maejakgwa, with no significant difference in brittleness. Moreover, a significant decrease in the measured acid and peroxide values was observed with increasing amounts of carrot powder, thus indicating that carrot powder had an antioxidant effect. In the sensory test, the sample containing carrot powder was more preferred in taste, flavor, and crispiness, with 15% of carrot powder being the most acceptable. In summary, carrot powder displayed a positive correlation with all variables of Maejakgwa, indicating that its addition leads to a qualitative enhancement of Maejakgwa.

• Food Engineering Progress
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• v.21 no.1
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• pp.93-98
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• 2017

The feasibility of incorporating cabbage powder (CP) as a value-added food ingredient into convenient food products was investigated using cookie as a model system. CP was incorporated into cookies at amounts of 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8% (w/w) based on total weight of wheat flour. pH level and moisture content of cookie dough decreased and increased significantly, respectively, with increasing levels of CP (p<0.05), whereas density was not directly affected by levels of CP incorporation. The spread ratio of cookies and their hardness increased significantly while the loss rate decreased significantly with increasing levels of CP (p<0.05). In terms of color, lightness and yellowness decreased while redness increased significantly (p<0.05) with increasing levels of CP. 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2'-azino-bis-(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) (ABTS) radical scavenging activities were significantly elevated by CP addition, and they increased significantly as CP concentration increased in the formulation (p<0.05). Finally, consumer acceptance test indicated that the higher than 4% of CP incorporation had an adverse effect on general consumer preferences. In contrast, cookies with moderate levels of CP (2%) were recommended based on overall scores to take advantage of the antioxidant properties of CP without sacrificing consumer acceptability.

• Food Science and Preservation
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• v.22 no.2
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• pp.190-196
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• 2015

This study investigated the effects of sea tangle powder (SP) on the physicochemical and sensory characteristics of dumpling shells. Various dumpling shell samples were prepared with wheat flour containing different amounts of SP. The characteristics of the dumpling shell samples were investigated based on their viscosity, cooking properties, color values, and texture properties. Their sensory characteristics were evaluated by using seven scores. According to the amylograph data, the composite SP-wheat flour samples showed an increased gelatinization temperature with an increasing SP content, whereas the initial viscosity at $95^{\circ}C$ was decreased after 15 minutes. The increase of SP amount decreased the values of L and b whereas the a value increased. With regard to the textural characteristics, the dumpling shells with an increased amount of SP showed increased hardness, cohesiveness, and adhesiveness, whereas the SP addition reduced the springiness of the dumpling shell. The dumpling shell with the addition of 3% SP showed the highest overall acceptability in the sensory evaluation.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.32 no.8
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• pp.1245-1252
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• 2003

A starter formulation was developed to substitute a baker's yeast with natural starter when manufacturing bread products. To develop an active starlet, starter was formulated varying with types of wheat flours, level of water contents and various nutrients. Activities of starter were investigated in terms of viable counts of microbes and change of pH and total titratible acidity Domestic wheat flours contain 100 times more number of lactic acid bacteria than yeast regardless of types of wheat flours. The more protein contents in wheat flours, the more stable microbes in starter. This was considered to be the result of buffering effect of wheat proteins. The optimum level of protein content to ensure the activity of starter was more than 12.0%. Optimum level of water content in active starter was 110% based on strong flour. The more water or the less water had the tendency of decreasing viable counts of microbes. Addition of salt and sucrose had increased the activity of starters. However oligosaccharides did not affect the activity of starter. The optimum concentrations of salt and sucrose were 1.0% and 5.0% respectively. Bread with the starter was higher scored than breads with yeast in terms of all the quality and sensory characteristics except their volumes. In conclusion, a starter formulated with strong flour 100%, water 110%, salt 1% and sucrose 5% was considered to have high potential as a substitute of yeast in making natural bread.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.37 no.4
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• pp.579-583
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• 2005

Effects of sangwhang mushroom (Phellinus linteus) powder and extract on quality of wet noodle were investigated by adding sangwhang mushroom powder at 2% (w/w: II) of wheat flour and extract at 17 (v/w: III) and 34% (v/w: IV) based on flour source, respectively. Significant decreases were found in L values of dough and noodle, while a and b values increased in proportion to addition of sangwhang mushroom. Addition of sangwhang mushroom decreased volume of cooked noodles, but increased turbidity of soup. Tensions of cooked noodle samples of II, III, IV, and control were 12.17, 17.61, 17.57, and 14.90g, respectively. Sensory properties, including color, flavor, taste, and texture, of noodles added with sangwhang mushroom extracts (III, IV) were significantly superior to control (I) and noodle added with powder (II). These results suggest addition of sangwhang mushroom extract is more suitable than powder for noodle processing.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.41 no.11
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• pp.1565-1570
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• 2012

The effects of emulsifiers as additives on the physical properties of rice cookies were investigated in this study. The amounts of emulsifiers added were 3, 6, and 9% based on 100 g of rice flour. Peak viscosity of rice flour added with diacetyl tartaric ester of monoglyceride (DATEM) showed smaller decreases compared to addition of sodium stearoyl lactylate (SSL) or sucrose ester (SE). Hardness of dough as measured by TA increased upon addition of SSL, SE, and DATEM, whereas hardness of cookies increased upon addition of SSL and SE. In contrast, addition of DATEM did not increase hardness of cookies. Density of dough and cookies increased upon addition of SSL and SE, whereas density decreased upon addition of DATEM and spreadability showed the lowest values. From these results, it was confirmed that use of emulsifiers in cookies can control cookie texture. Compared to SSL and SE, DATEM increases hardness of dough and decreases densities of dough and cookies, making it effective in softening the texture of rice cookies.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.37 no.6
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• pp.889-892
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• 2005

Standardized method based on extraction, filtration, and gas chromatography (GC) was developed far propylene glycol analysis to set hygienic norm of safety measure for foods under governmental control. Various columns were tested fur propylene glycol analysis by GC with flame ionization detector. Known amount of propylene glycol was spiked into wheat flour dough and analyzed by developed method. Results showed 101.60% recovery rate for propylene glycol with HP-5 column. Reproducibility test of standards recorded 0.30 for standard variation and 0,42% for relative variation. Using analytical method established, contents of propylene glycol in more than hundred different foods were monitored. Propylene glycol was detected in most foods, indicating propylene glycol is not only commonly added during food preparation, but also is contained naturally in food.

• Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life
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• v.27 no.5
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• pp.576-582
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• 2017

This study evaluated the microbial quality of dried and powdered foods during storage with increased humidity because of climate change. Five types of dried and powdered foods (dried shredded squid, wheat flour, Sunsik, red pepper powder, and roasted sesame seed) were stored at different relative humidities (RH 23%, 43%, 68%, 85%, and 100%) and changes in water activity and microbial populations were measured during storage at $35^{\circ}C$ for 15 days. The results revealed that water activity values of dried and powdered foods were significantly increased during storage when samples were stored at RH 85 and 100%. In addition, levels of total mesophilic bacteria, yeast, and mold were significantly increased after storage for 6 days or 9 days at RH 85% and 100%. However, levels of Escherichia coli and coliform did not increase significantly during storage. Based on these findings, dried and powdered foods should not be stored at high RH because the increased water activity enables microbial growth.