• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.29 no.4
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• pp.790-799
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• 1997

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of yeast addition as starter on kimchi fermentation. The strains used as starter were Saccharomyces sp. YK-17 and Saccharomyces fermentati YK-19 isolated from kimchi, grew under anaerobic condition and low temperature, which showed the acid and base resistances. Chemical and microfloral changes, as well as the sensory properties of starter added kimchi during fermentation were compared with the control fermented without starter. The acidity of kimchi juice was lower and pH was higher in starter added kimchi than the control. Particularly addition of S. fermentati YK-19 prolonged the optimally fermented period (pH 4.0, acidity $0.6{\sim}0.8%$) up to more than 63%. The content of lactic acid, the major non-volatile organic acid in kimchi, was increased rapidly followed by S. sp. YK-17 and S. fermentati YK-19 group. The microfloral changes were found a little different among the samples. Among the microorganisms, Leuconostoc sp. and Lactobacillus sp. showed highest change, and Streptococcus sp. and Pediococcus sp. showed ralatively low change. The growth of Lactobacillus sp. which was the main acidifing microorganism was inhibited by starter addition, particularly by S. fermentati YK-19. The sensory characteristics of acidic and moldy flavor were significantly reduced by the addition, while fresh flavor was increased in starter added group.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.31 no.5
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• pp.1241-1246
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• 1999

Jeungpyun has a unique sponge-like texture and sour taste imparted by the lactic acid and alcohol that are produced by the addition of Takju(turbid rice wine) as a starter. Its consumption, however. has been decreased due to the long preparation time, the difficulties in quality control and the offensive odor derived from the Takju. The present study was carried out in order to shorten the preparation time and to improve the quality of Jeungpyun. To achieve the objectives an appropriate commercial lactic acid starter was selected and a cofermentation system with yeast was developed. A starter containing Lactococcus lactis, Lactococcus cremoris and Lactococcus diacetylactis was selected based on the acid production rate and the quality of the produced sour taste. It took 3 hr for the lactic acid fermentation of rice slurry. The optimum addition levels of the lactic acid starter and yeast were 0.45% and 0.60%, respectively. The lactic acid fermented rice slurry was mixed with the rice slurry separately fermented for 2 hr by yeast, and cofermented for another 1 hr before steaming. Jeungpyun Prepared by the developed method was superior in quality to that Prepared by conventional method using Takju. The developed method reduced the preparation time more than 50% compared with the conventional method.

• Food Science of Animal Resources
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• v.43 no.1
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• pp.1-9
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• 2023

The expansion and advancement of the meat product market have increased the demand for fermented sausages. A typical method for manufacturing high-quality fermented sausages is using a starter culture, which improves the taste, aroma, and texture. Currently, the starter culture for manufacturing fermented sausages is mainly composed of microorganisms such as lactic acid bacteria, yeast, and fungi, which generate volatile compounds by the oxidation of fatty acids. In addition, protein decomposition and changes in pH occur during the fermentation period. It can positively change the texture of the fermented sausage. In this review, we discuss the requirements (improving food safety, the safety of starter culture, enzyme activity, and color) of microorganisms used in starter cultures and the generation of flavor compounds (heptanal, octanal, nonanal, hexanal, 2-pentylfuran, 1-penten-3-ol, and 2-pentanone) from lipids. Furthermore, quality improvement (hardness and chewiness) due to texture changes after starter culture application during the manufacturing process are discussed.

• the MEAT Journal
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• s.35 winter
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• pp.46-55
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• 2008

The microbiological and physicochemical properties of irradiated (2 kGy) or non-irradiated fermented meats processed with or without a commercial starter culture were evaluated during fermentation and aging. The pH of irradiated (2 kGy) fermented meats with starter cultures dramatically decreased during fermentation and aging (p<0.05), and the final pH was 4.25. The total aerobic counts and lactic acid bacteria counts reflected the addition of the starter culture. As the fermentation progressed, the total aerobic counts closely paralleled the lactic acid bacteria counts. The TBARS values of irradiated fermented meats increased regardless of the treatment during fermentation and aging. These results show that the irradiated(electron-beam) meat/fat resulted in the reduction of the total microbes and survives lactic acid bacteria. The use of starter cultures in meat batters post-irradiation may be useful for the production of fermented meats.

• Food Science of Animal Resources
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• v.27 no.3
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• pp.308-313
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• 2007

The microbiological and physicochemical properties of irradiated (2 kGy) or non-irradiated fermented meats processed with or without a commercial starter culture were evaluated during fermentation and aging. The pH of irradiated (2 kGy) fermented meats with starter cultures dramatically decreased during fermentation and aging (p<0.05), and the final pH was 4.25. The total aerobic counts and lactic acid bacteria counts reflected the addition of the starter culture. As the fermentation progressed, the total aerobic counts closely paralleled the lactic acid bacteria counts. The TBARS values of irradiated fermented meats increased regardless of the treatment during fermentation and aging. These results show that the irradiated (electron-beam) meat/fat resulted in the reduction of the total microbes and survives lactic acid bacteria. The use of starter cultures in meat batters post-irradiation may be useful for the production of fermented meats.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• v.34 no.8
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• pp.1653-1659
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• 2024

Starter cultures used during the fermentation of malt wort can increase the sensory characteristics of the resulting beverages. This study aimed to explore the aroma composition and flavor recognition of malt wort beverages fermented with lactic acid bacteria (Levilactobacillus brevis WiKim0194) isolated from kimchi, using metabolomic profiling and electronic tongue and nose technologies. Four sugars and five organic acids were detected using high-performance liquid chromatography, with maltose and lactic acid present in the highest amounts. Additionally, e-tongue measurements showed a significant increase in the sourness (AHS), sweetness (ANS), and umami (NMS) sensors, whereas bitterness (SCS) significantly decreased. Furthermore, 20 key aroma compounds were identified using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and 15 key aroma flavors were detected using an electronic nose. Vanillin, citronellol, and β-damascenone exhibited significant differences in the flavor profile of the beverage fermented by WiKim0194, which correlated with floral, fruity, and sweet notes. Therefore, we suggest that an appropriate starter culture can improve sensory characteristics and predict flavor development in malt wort beverages.

• Korean Journal of Agricultural Science
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• v.24 no.2
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• pp.156-169
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• 1997

This experiment was carried out to exame the effects of sweeteners, sucrose(2.0~10.0%), aspartame(0.01~0.05%) and oligosaccharide(3.6~11.6%) on the fermentation of yoghurts by single or mixed culture (Lact. bulgaricus and Str. thermophilus). The acidity, pH and number of lactic acid bacteria in yoghurts added different level of sweeteners were examined by the fermentation time. The results were summarized as follows; 1. The acidity increased and the pH decreased more rapidly by 4.0% sucrose and 5.6% oligosaccharide. By the addition of 8.0% sucrose and 9.6% oligosaccharide the acidity and pH of yoghurts were changed less significantly. 2. The number of Lact. bulgaricus and Str. thermophilus increased more rapidly by 4.0% sucrose and 5.6% oligosaccharide and increased slowly above those levels. 3. Aspartame as a sweeteners did not affect on the acidity, pH and number of lactic acid bacteria in yoghurts. 4. The number of lactic acid bacteria, acidity and pH in yoghurts added sucrose and oligosaccharide were affected more by single culture than by mixed culture.

• Culinary science and hospitality research
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• v.9 no.3
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• pp.130-140
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• 2003

The studies were carried out to optimize a new starter for bread fermentation. Two strains of lactic acid bacteria and yeast were isolated from Kimchi. These strains showed good condition for quality bread fermented. The strains identified as Leuconostoc mesenteroides, Lactobacillus brevis, Saccharomyces fermentati and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The mixed culture of four strains was due to the synergistic effect by interaction of these strains.

• Microbiology and Biotechnology Letters
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• v.24 no.4
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• pp.430-438
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• 1996

The eleven strains, which could be used lactic and acetic acids as carbon sources, were isolated from kimchi and identified; the strains were facultative microorganisms which could be grown at low temperature (10$\circ$C) and around pH 3.2. As results of morphological, biochemical and physiological tests, 5 species of 3 genera were identified as Debaryomyces coudertii, Pichia edia, Pichia chambardii, Pichia haplophilia and Saccharomyces fermentati. Each strain was grown in basal media. In acidic resistance and acid utilization test, Saccharomyces sp. YK- 17 and Saccharomyces fermentati YK-19 were grown well in basal and YM media containing 0.3% lactic acid. And two strains were grown in basal and YM media containing O.3% lactic acid and 0.6% acetic acid. Since strain YK-19 was grown better at 10$\circ$C than that in 25$\circ$C, strain YK-19 was known to be a psychrophilic strain.

• Korean Journal of Agricultural Science
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• v.48 no.2
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• pp.273-281
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• 2021

These days, different types of yogurt are being manufactured by adding various starters and functional ingredients for health. The purpose of this study was to prepare yogurt added with rice followed by fermentation with two types of starters and to examine its attributes. Ten percent of skim milk powder and 0, 2.5, 5.0, 7.5, or 10% rice were mixed in water (w/v) and then inoculated with two types of starter: 1) Type A, Streptococcus thermophiles and Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus as starter; and 2) Type B, Streptococcus thermophiles, Lactobacillus acidophilus, and Bifidobacteium animalis ssp. lactis as starter. The pH of B type yogurt was lower (p < 0.05) than that of A type yogurt from 6 hours to 14 hours after fermentation. The number of microorganisms in all fermented milk showed maximum increases at 2 and 6 hours of fermentation (p < 0.05). The number of microorganisms in fermented milk peaked at 6 hours after fermentation and maintained this level thereafter. There was no effect of rice addition on microbial growth or acidity of the fermented milk. Sensory attributes of yogurt samples with and without added rice were not significantly different. This experiment showed that the production efficiency of yogurt with added rice was not different when two different types of starters were used to manufacture yogurt.