• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• v.9
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• pp.97-104
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• 1968

A survey of the free amino acids and free sugars in the juice of fourteen citrus varieties was made by means of paper chromatography and the pectin content in the rind was detected The results of the survey are summarized as follows. 1) Sixteen aminoacids detecteu in fourteen varieties under the condition of this study were distributed with. different frequency as follow. Proline, gamma-amino-butyric acid, alanine, valine, serine, glutamic acid, aspartic acid (in 14 varieties), lysine(12), leucine threonine(11), isoleucine(10), arginine(9), glycine(6) ${\beta}-alanine$(4) asparagine(3) unknown(2). 2) Proline, gamma-amino-butyric acid were mostly abundant in all varieties and alanine was next in the amount. 3) The varieties in the decreasing order of number of amino acids container were C. grandis madow C. leiocarpa (14 acids), C. sulcata, C. hassaku. native citron, Fortunella japonica(13) C. grandis heiko, C. Tamurana iyo, C. nobilis(12) C. reticulata C. junos(11) C. natsudaidai(10) C. miyakawa unshiu, C. ohali unshiu(9). 4) The varieties which appear to contain all essential amino acids(6 acids)detected were C. grandis madow C. grandis heiko, C. sulcata, C. Tamurana iyo, C. hassaku and native citron, and C. natsudaidai, C. unshiu were the least (1-3 acids). 5) Glucose fructose, sucrose and maltose were detected in all varieties. 6) The pectin content in the rind ranged from 8.64% F.W.(C. junos) up to 17.0% for C, grandis madow and the mean was $11.63{\pm}2.69%$.

• KOREAN JOURNAL OF CROP SCIENCE
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• v.41 no.5
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• pp.521-525
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• 1996

The study was carried out to find compositions of proximate components, free amino acid, and essential oils from root of Anthriscus sylvestylis. Proximate component contents were 7.69% for protein, 1.74% for fat, 2.44% for fiber, and 3.76% for ash. Extract content was 27.68% in fresh root. The compositions of free amino acids consisted 16 kinds. Phenylalanine content was the highest in composition of free amino acids. The essential oils of the root of Anthriscus sylvestylis was examined. $\alpha$-pinene, campreol, ,$\beta$-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, phellandrene, $\alpha$-terpinolene, d-limone, ${\gamma}$-terpinene, p-cymene, $\alpha$-terpinolene, carboxaldehyde, 3-cyc1ohexen-l-carboxaldehyde, 2-nonenal, isobornyl acetate, 4-terpineol, $\beta$-bisabolene, cis-piperitol, p-cymen-8-ol, BHT, methyl eugenol and 2-methoxy-4-vinyl-phenol were identified from the diethylether layers. Recovery yield of essential oils of Anthriscus sylvestylis of root was 0.58%. As a result, it was considered that the plant is worthy of cultivating as spice and medicinal crops.

• Food Science and Preservation
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• v.6 no.4
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• pp.469-474
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• 1999

The chemical components of Hovenia dulcis leaf and fruit stalk naturally growing in Korea, were determined. Crude protein of leaf and total sugar of fruit stalk was 7.30 and 51.64%, respectively. The major mineral components were K, Ca, Mg, Na and Mn in that order. The content of vitamin C was 4.8 mg% for leaf and 3.8 mg% for fruit stalk and that of free sugar was 1.37% of fructose for leaf and 8.83% of sucrose for fruit stalk. The highest organic acid in leaf and fruit stalk was malic acid and its content was 1,715.21 mg% and 439.18 mg%, respectively. The highest component of total amino acids in leaf and fruit stalk was glutamic acid(497.99mg%) and proline(751.78mg%), respectively. The highest lady acid in leaf and fruit stalk was 43.54% of linolenic acid and 23.15% of palmitic acid, respectively. trans-Geraniol(124.36 ppm) and isobutyric acid(292.67 ppm) were predominant volatile compounds in leaf and fruit stalk, respectively.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.23 no.3
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• pp.375-378
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• 1991

Bangah (Agastache rugosa O. Kuntze), one of the wild plant grown in Korea and used for deodorizing some of the fish foods because it's strong and unique flavor, was determined for chemical composition in leaf, flower and stem. The highest protein content of 14.7% was found in leaf and lipids was in the range of $5.25{\sim}7.74%$. Total sugar content in leaf and flower were 27.53% and 14.86%, reducing sugar content were 11.80% and 2.75%, respectively. Fifteen fatty acids in bangah were identified and the major fatty acids were linolenic, palmitic, lauric and linoleic acids. Seventeen total amino acids were determined in leaf and flower. Glutamic acid, aspartic acid and leucine were high in each portion. The major free amino acids were histidine, serine, proline and glutamic acid. Most of minerals were high in leaf and flower than those in stem of bangah except for Ca and Fe. Especially K was higher in leaf and flower than stem by 4 times.

• Journal of Practical Agriculture & Fisheries Research
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• v.25 no.3
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• pp.5-13
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• 2023

This study aims to assess the water quality of the Eoran and the Imha aquafarm with different aquafarm environments in Haenamn-gun, and analyzed the composition of total amino acids (TAAs) and free amino acids (FAAs) in three Neopyropia dentata cultivars (Yuldo, Supum1 and 2) in two aquafarms. Mean water temperature ranged from 22.9 to 10.9℃ during September to November 2018. In Eoran aquafarm, the water quality analysis showed that NO₂-N was high in September, NH₄-N and COD in October, and NO₃-N, DIN, and DIP in November. In Imha aquafarm, the water quality analysis showed that NH₄-N and COD was high in September, NO₃-N and DIN in October, and NO₂-N and DIP in November. We confirmed the proximate composition, amino acid composition (TAA/FAA) in two auqufarms. In the Eoran aquafarm, the 'Yuldo' cultivar had significantly higher crude lipid content than two other cultivars (Supum 1 and 2). The 'Supum1' cultivar had significantly higher moisture content, whereas the highest content of crude protein, crude lipid, crude ash, and carbohydrates was found in the 'Supum2' cultivar. In the Imha aquafarm, the content of crude lipid and crude ash was highest in the 'Yuldo' cultivar. The highest content of crude protein and carbohydrates was found in the 'Supum1' cultivar, while the 'Supum2' cultivar had the highest content of moisture. The highest concentration of glutamic acid belong to TAAs is observed in all cultivars from Eoran and Imha aquafarm, while all cultivars in two aquafarm also contained higher content of alanine among the detected FAAs.

• Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• v.54 no.6
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• pp.841-848
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• 2021

To develop a value-added low-salt fermented seafood with a long shelf-life, we prepared seasoned low-salt fermented Omandungi Styela plicata supplemented with fermentation alcohol (SOE). The SOE was produced by washing and dewatering shelled Omandungi, followed by cutting and salting for 24 h at 0±1℃. The salted Omandungi was seasoned and fermented with garlic, ginger, monosodium glutamate, red pepper, sesame, sorbitol, and sugar, for 7-8 days at 0±1℃. After adding 3-5% fermentation alcohol, the seasoned fermented Omandungi was packed in a polyester container. The salinity, volatile basic nitrogen content, and viable cell count of SOE were 4.8%, 22.1-22.2 mg/100 g, and (1.2-1.9)×10³ CFU/g, respectively. Compared with the control, addition of 3-5% fermentation alcohol inhibited the decrease in freshness, texture degradation, and growth of residual bacteria. Additionally, the SOE showed good storage stability and organoleptic qualities when stored at 4±1℃ for 40 days. The total amino acid content of SOE was 2,186.0 mg/100 g, mainly comprising glutamic acid, aspartic acid, lysine, and phenylalanine. The free amino acid content was 189.0 mg/100 g, and mainly included taurine, glutamic acid, methionine, alanine, and proline.

• Korean journal of food and cookery science
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• v.13 no.4
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• pp.448-452
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• 1997

Sensory and physical qualities and palatable compounds of cultured flounder muscle were compared with the wild ones. No differences were seen in the contents of the moisture, lipid, protein between cultured and wild dorsal muscles, however, sensory panels preferred the wild fish to cultured ones because of the texture and taste of wild fish, and they could differentiate the degree of difference in the texture and taste property distinctly. Raw meat of the wild fish was harder and more elastic than the cultured ones, however, the cultured meat was harder and drier than the wild ones once they were cooked. The results of physical properties were similar to the results of sensory evaluation. Alanine was the most abundant compound among the free amino acids which make meat palatable and followed by glutamic acid, proline, methionine, and glycine. There was no difference in total content of free amino acids between two fish muscles. ATP was the most abundant among all nucleotides and their related compounds in both fish muscles followed by IMP, ADP, AMP, however, the total content of those was greater in wild fish muscle (9.4 ${\mu}$mole/g) than in cultured fish muscle (6.7 ${\mu}$mole/g).

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.45 no.6
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• pp.828-834
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• 2016

The aim of this study was to evaluate the physicochemical properties and antioxidant and anti-proliferative activities of different plant parts of Elaeagnus umbellata Thunb. extracted with ethanol (EtOH). EtOH extract of stems presenting the highest content of polyphenols showed the strongest 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging activity ($EC_{50}=54.04{\mu}g/mL$). The total content of free amino acids decreased in the order of leaves (6,179.12 mg/100 g)> stems (1,211.69 mg/100 g)> fruits EtOH extract (378.88 mg/100 g), and asparagine (1,907.57 mg/100 g), ${\gamma}-aminobutyric$ acid (300.17 mg/100 g), and proline (233.48 mg/100 g) were the major free amino acid in leaves, stems, and fruits, respectively. Five phenolic compounds in each extract were measured by using liquid chromatography- tandem mass spectrometry, and gallic acid (98.95 mg/100 g) and (+)-catechin (1,575.99 mg/100 g) were present as major components in leaves and stems, respectively. EtOH extract of leaves showed the highest anti-proliferative activity against HepG2 cells as measured by 3-(4,5-dimethyl-thiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazoliumbromide and lactate dehydrogenase assay but had no effects on Chang liver cells.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.28 no.6
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• pp.1111-1118
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• 1996

The extracts of toha, a kind of freshwater shrimp (Caridina denticulata denticulata) being cultivated in Naju district, Chonnam of Korea and jeotsaeu, a kind of seawater shrimp (Acetes japonicus) being caught in Shinan district, Chonnam of Korea, were analyzed for the taste constituents-extractive nitrogen, free amino acids, oligopeptides, nucleotides and related compounds, quaternary ammonium bases, and guanidino compounds-using specimens collected from December in 1994 to November in 1995. The content of extractive nitrogen. free amino acids, oligopeptides, nucleotides and related compounds in toha extract was higher than that in jeotsaeu extract. On the contrary, the amount of homarine, trimethylamine oxide and trimethlamine in toha extract was lower than that in jeotsaeu extract. But in case of creatine and creatine both species showed almost the same level. Arginine, lysine, glutamine, glutamic acid, phenylalanine, leucine, alanine, asparagine and glycine were the major amino acids in toha extract, while arginine, glutamic acid, proline, glutamine, lysine, leucine, glycine, alanine and taurine were the major amino acids in jeotsaeu extract. Methionine, glutamine, valine were almost the same level between the two species. As for nucleotides and related compound, AMP was the principal constituent in toha extract, and inosine was the principal constituent in jeotsaeu extract. In conclusion, the content of major nitrogenous constituents in toha extract was more abundant than that in jeotsaeu extract. So toha was more excellent raw material than jeotsaeu.

• Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science
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• v.109 no.4
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• pp.512-520
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• 2020

We assessed the nectar source potential of a prospective honey plant, Idesia polycarpa, by analyzing nectar volume, free sugar content, and free amino acid content. Idesia polycarpa is a dioecious tree; the males bloom approximately four days earlier than females, and the blooming period is approximately 17 days-from March 14th to March 30th. Upon investigating the patterns of nectar secretion, it was found that male flowers peak on the third day of blooming at 5.0 ± 2.5 μL, and female flowers peak on the second day of blooming, at 1.1 ± 0.4 μL. There was a significant difference between males and females in the total nectar volume (9.7 ± 2.9 μL for males and 1.7 ± 0.5 μL for females) and the dried nectar volume (2.2 ± 0.6 μL for males, 0.8 ± 0.3 μL for females) during the blooming period. The free sugar content of floral nectar was 54.6 ± 15.4 ㎍/μL for males and 20.5 ± 4.9 ㎍/μL for females, and the sugar content per flower was higher in males (170.7 ± 15.4 ㎍) than in females (24.9 ± 5.5 ㎍). Our analysis of the amino acid content showed that 20.4 ± 3.9 mg/L (comprised of 19 amino acids) is produced in male flowers and 3.2 ± 0.1 mg/L (11 amino acids) in female flowers. In the male flower, the main amino acid was glutamine, followed by asparagine and proline, whereas in the female nectar, asparagine was the main amino acid, followed by glutamic acid and glutamine. Idesia polycarpa blooms after the blooming period of a major honey plant, Robinia pseudoacacia, and its nectar volume and nectar characteristics, such as free sugar content and amino acid content, make it a viable honey plant.