• Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• v.45 no.4
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• pp.328-336
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• 2012

Sik-hae is traditional Korean fermented seafood manufactured by mixing ingredients such as fish, radish, garlic, pepper, etc. To facilitate utilization of the black-edged sculpin Gymnocanthus herzensteini, which is an abundant unusable fish caught in the East Sea, sculpin sik-hae was developed for commercialization as a low-salt fermented food. There was no significant change in the proximate composition of the sculpin sik-hae during storage. The pH of the sculpin sik-hae decreased, whereas the acidity, amino-N, and volatile basic nitrogen contents increased as fermentation progressed. The number of microflora increased gradually up to 14 days of fermentation and then decreased. Based on a sensory evaluation, sculpin sik-hae stored at $-1^{\circ}C$ was superior to that stored at $5^{\circ}C$. Therefore, sculpin sik-hae can be commercialized as a new fermented seafood.

• Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• v.56 no.2
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• pp.151-161
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• 2023

This study examined the nutritional characteristics of commercial Sik-hae (CS). The proximate composition per 100 g of CS: 12.7±3.8 g crude protein, 4.4±1.0 g crude lipid, and 6.0±1.2 ash. The total amino acid content range and average per 100 g of CS were 5.65-16.32 g and 11.69±3.76 g, respectively, and the major amino acids were aspartic acid and glutamic acid in all products. The major fatty acids of CS were 16:0 (all products), 18:1n-9 [8 types, flounder sik-hae (FS, all products), sandfish sik-hae (SS), anchovy sik-hae (AS) and black edged sculpin sik-hae (BESS)], 18:2n-6 (9 types, excluding AS), 20:5n-3 (4 types, FS-1, 2, 3, 5), and 22:6 [3 types, FS-3, Alaska pollock sik-hae (APS)-1 and AS]. As a supply source of mineral, 7 types (FS-1, 2, 3, 5, SS, AS and BESS) of calcium, 9 types [FS (all products), APS-1, SS, AS and BESS] of phosphorus, 6 types (FS-1, 3, 5, APS-1, SS and AS) of magnesium and 5 types (FS-1, 4, APS-2, SS and AS) of iron were expected.

• Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• v.55 no.6
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• pp.808-816
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• 2022

This study was conducted with a view toward enhancing the industrial utilization of a male sailfin sandfish Arctoscopus japonicus based on its application in the preparation of Sik-hae, a Korean traditional fermented fishery product prepared using hard-boiled rice and enzymatic malt sprouts. As an alternative to rice and malt sprouts, we evaluated the utility of rice Koji for Sik-hae fermentation by investigating the physicochemical changes that occur during fermentation. The sailfin sand fish Sik-hae fermented with 10% or 20% rice Koji was found to show similar fermentation characteristics to the control fermentation with 20% hard-boiled rice and 4% malt sprouts, with respect to acid production, texture profile, and the softening of bones during the entire fermentation period. In particular, compared with the control, the addition of 10% rice Koji reduced the dehydration of Sik-hae and increased the content of free amino acids, which contributed to preventing a marked reduction in pH during fermentation. Accordingly, 10% rice Koji is proposed as a viable alternative enzymatic agent for the preparation of Sik-hae, which can contribute enhancing the desired properties of this traditional food product.

• Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• v.27 no.3
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• pp.215-222
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• 1994

Kang-Nung sik-hae is a traditional Korean fermented fish product which has remained in existence in Kang-Nung district. In order to preserve the traditional culture of Kang-Nung sik-hae and develop it as a commercial product, the property changes of sik-hae were investigated at different fermentation temperatures and periods. The chemical changes during the fermentation of squid(Todarodes pacificus) sik-hae were studied at different fermentation temperatures and periods. The amounts of proximate compositions and salinity did not change significantly at all fermentation temperatures and periods. The value of pH decreased with increasing storage period at all fermentation temperatures except at $5^{\circ}C$, whereas that of lactic acid at all fermentation temperatures increased. The amount of total arginine increased slightly up to 10-day of storage and decreased after that. The amount of $NH_2-N$ increased rapidly up to 15-day of storage at all temperatures and increased slightly after that. The amount of TMAO decreased significantly at $15^{\circ}C\;and\;20^{\circ}C$ and slightly at $5^{\circ}C\;and\;10^{\circ}C$, whereas that of TMA increased significantly at $20^{\circ}C$ up to 5-day of storage and decreased slightly after that. At all experimental temperatures except $5^{\circ}C$, the amount of TMA increased or fluctuated in proportion to the increase in fermentation periods. Inosine and hypoxanthine were the main components of nucleotides and their related compounds during the fermentation of sik-hae. Summarizing the above results, the optimum fermentation period of sik-hae was concluded to be 15-days at all experimental temperatures except $5^{\circ}C$.

• Food Science and Industry
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• v.53 no.2
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• pp.200-214
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• 2020

The traditional Korean fermented fish products are classified into mainly three groups; Jeot-gal, Aek-jeot, and Sik-hae. Jeot-gal is a salt-fermented fish. Aek-jeot (Eoganjang) is actually a liquid part of Jeot-gal. Sik-hae is a salt-fermented whole or part fisheries with adjuncts. The production of jeot-gal products has been increased constantly. However, there is not enough fishery for raw materials. Recently, consumers have been preferred low-salted foods because they have become aware that high levels of salt cause adult diseases such as hypertension or gastric cancers. The main consumers of jeot-gal are adults above 40~50 years old. Young generation and school nutrition teachers dislike fishery products because of distinct fish smell, small bone, as well as food safety. Therefore, in order to increase the consumption of jeot-gal and extend its industry, jeot-gal should be developed to match the preference of new generation with good safety, health-oriented, and new concept.

• Food Science and Industry
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• v.55 no.3
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• pp.284-300
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• 2022

Indigenous fermented foods have played a vital role in human history, and continue to offer a multitude of diverse sensory characteristics. According to earthenware relic, the fermented fisheries products might be consumed in Korean peninsula from Paleolithic period. The traditional Korean fermented fish products are classified into four groups; Jeot-gal (sik-hae), Aek-jeot, Seasoned Jeot-gal, and Seasoned Aek-jeot. Jeot-gal is a fermented fishery with salt. Aek-jeot is a liquid part of Jeot-gal. Sik-hae is manufactured by fementing fishery with salt, cereal, malt powder, etc. Seasoned Jeot-gal is a salt-seasoned fish with red pepper powder, garlic, onion, etc. Seasoned Aek-jeot is a seasoned product by adding "salt-water" or "condiment" to Aek-jeot. The fermented fisheries industry has traditionally been succeeded mainly in a cottage scale to the middle of 20th century. Thereafter, together with the development of pelagic fishery, the fermented fisheries industry also developed constantly to an enterprise size.

• Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• v.56 no.4
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• pp.494-504
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• 2023

Sik-hae is a traditional and well-liked salt-fermented seafood with a low salt concentration in Korea. However, it is challenging to find data on market degradation. This study was conducted to investigate sensual characteristics, such as taste, odor and color, of 10 types of commercial Sik-haes [flounder (5 type), Alaska pollock (2 type), black edged sculpin, anchovy, and sandfish] as basic data for developing new products. The salinities of the commercial Sik-haes were significantly difference in the range of 3.0-6.7%. The pH and total acidity of 10 types of commercial Sik-haes were 4.45-5.24 and 0.84-1.46 g/100 g, respectively. The amino acid nitrogen and free amino acid contents, and total taste value were 72.0-333.0 mg/100 g, 425.6-1,726.4 mg/100 g and 17.0-115.9, respectively. According to the taste value, the major taste-related amino acids were aspartic acid and glutamic acid. Volatile basic nitrogen content and Hunter redness value of commercial Sik-haes were 24.5-80.9 mg/100 g and 10.9-28.5, respectively. However, food-grade additives, such as citric acid and monosodium, are occasionally used in commercial Sik-haes to achieve a lower pH or enhance flavor and aroma.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.12 no.2
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• pp.44-51
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• 1991

This study has been carried out to investigate the cause and symptom of coughing made of foods and wine by referring to 43 literatures. The results were obtained as follows; 1. The factor causing Sik Juk Su ( 食積嗽 ) is Dam Yeum ( 痰飮 ) made from mistaking meals. 2. Excepted Sik Juk Su ( 食積嗽 ), Coughing made of foods and wine are Bi Hae ( 脾咳 ), Uey Hae ( 胃咳 ), Dam Su ( 痰嗽 ). Ju Su ( 酒嗽 ). Han Su (寒嗽). 3. The symptom of Sik Juk Su ( 食積嗽 ) is as follows. pale-looking cough in early morning pain of right sub-ribs body tired low appetite body fever vomitting acid 4. Excepted Sik Juk Su ( 食積嗽 ), the symptom of Coughing made of foods and wine are simulanted of Sik Juk Su ( 食積嗽 ).

• Microbiology and Biotechnology Letters
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• v.11 no.1
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• pp.53-58
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• 1983

Sik-hae is a traditional Korean fermented fish product which is made from flat-fish, garlic, salt, red pepper and millet. The changes in chemical composition, pH, acidity and the contents of Amino-N, VBN, TMA and organic acids were investigated during the fermentation of Sik-hae. The changes in the microflora, enzyme activity and the sensory quality including textural characteristics were also evaluated. The changes in the contents of crude protein, crude fat and moisture during Sik-hae fermentation were negligible. The pH of the product tended to decrease in the course of fermentation and it showed the minimum value of 4.5 after 7 days of fermentation. On the other hand the acidity continued to increase up to 2300mg % by 4 weeks of fermentation. Lactic acid was the major organic acid. The content of Amino-N in sik-hae gradually increased up to 673.6mg % by 2 weeks of fermentation, and then slightly decreased. The content of VBN increased rapidly during the first 2 weeks of fermentation, while little changes in TMA content was observed. The number of proteolytic bacteria increased slightly for the first 2 weeks and then rapidly decreased. The number of yeast and acid forming bacteria increased rapidly from the 4th day to the 14th day of fermentation and then decreased. Both lipase and protease activities showed the maximum at the 11th day of fermentation. The texture softening of the fish occurred after 1 week of fermentation and the adhesiveness appeared after 2 weeks of fermentation. Summarizing these results, the optimum fermentation time for Sik-hae from flat fish were 2 weeks at 2$0^{\circ}C$ and the quality of the product could be kept for up to 4 weeks in refrigerator.

• Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• v.56 no.5
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• pp.596-605
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• 2023

Sik-hae is a traditional Korean salt-fermented seafood having a low salt content and a high concentration of Lactobacillus, unlike most salt-fermented fish and fish sauce, which have a high salt content and low concentration of Lactobacillus. This study aimed to investigate the health-promoting functional properties of 10 types of commercial sik-haes. The results showed that for the commercial sik-haes studied, angiotensin-I-converting enzyme inhibitory activity, DPPH radical scavenging activity, α-glucosidase inhibitory activity, xanthine oxidase inhibitory activity, and sodium nitrite scavenging activity ranged from 29.0% to 46.3%, 35.5% to 65.4%, 0% to 20.0%, 20.1% to 78.8% , and 17.9% to 82.6%, respectively. Antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli, Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Staphylococcus aureus was rarely detected. The results on healthy functional properties suggest that the commercial sik-haes are expected on the antioxidative activity in F-1-F-5, AP-1, BES, and S, xanthine oxidase inhibitory activity in the other 9 types expected for A, and sodium nitrite scavenging activity in the other 9 types expected for AP-2.