• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.22 no.7
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• pp.865-870
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• 1990

Four different fermentation methods of Korean cucumber pickles were compared with conventional method, pickling in 10% NaCl solution at $25^{\circ}C$, in order to improve the storage stability. The methods studied were brining the cucumbers in hot($90^{\circ}C$) 10% NaCl solution(method A), addition of KCl and $CaCl_2$ into the hot salt solution(method B) addition of a sodium salts mixture of phosphates, nitrite and citrate into half fermented pickles prepared by method B(method C), substituted nitrite and citrate with KCl in method C(method D). It was found from results that the method C and D reduced the decreasing rate of pH very significantly by more than 3 fold and method B also showed the reducing effect. However, higher total acidity was measured for method C and D, which was opposite to pH results. Changes in hardness of cucumber showed little difference to control while color of brining solution exhibited some difference in their Hunter values. Organoleptic comparison showed a clear effect of salts mixtures by receiving the significant higher scores in fresh cucumber flavor and lower values in yeast moldy and sour flavor for method C and D when those were compared to control.

• Food Science and Preservation
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• v.22 no.6
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• pp.823-830
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• 2015

Physicochemical properties of five commercial rice products were investigated in order to select the appropriate rice varieties for the preparation of frozen fried rice. Among the evaluated rice varieties, Onnuri (16.06%) had the highest amylose content, while Beakjinju (11.83%) had the lowest. The water absorption index ranged from 1.45 to 1.65 g/g. Regarding the Hunter's color values, the L and a values of all rice varieties decreased while the b value increased with freezing-storage following the cooking process. The initial pasting temperature showed no significant differences among the five rice varieties. The highest viscosity (peak, trough, and final) and setback were found in the Sindongjin, while the lowest breakdown was found in the Baekjinju variety. Hardness, chewiness, and cohesiveness of all five cooked rice varieties decreased while their adhesiveness increased after freezing-storage. Under electron microscopy scanning, pores were observed inside the tissue of frozen cooked rices manufactured from Baekjinju and Hopum varieties, while substantially smooth tissue structure was observed in Sindognjin, Onnuri, and Ilmi rice varieties.

• Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life
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• v.20 no.6
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• pp.916-922
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• 2010

The quality characteristics and antioxidant activities were evaluated for jams containing fructooligosaccharide (FTO) and FTOS (sucrose 50%+FTO 50%) substituted for sucrose. The endpoint of jam preparation was determined to be sweetness of $64^{\circ}Brix$. Moisture contents differed among the treatments, whereas acidity did not. Reducing sugar content and viscosity were highest in the FTO (0.144%, 126,800 cP), and the lowest in control (0.074%, 101,600 cP). Lightness (L value), redness (a value), and yellowness (b value) values of the Hunter color system were highest in the FTO sample. Hardness and springiness of textural properties were the highest in the FTO sample as well. Antioxidant activities were the highest in the FTO sample with the lowest $IC_50$ values (42.3 mg/g for DPPH and 22.4 mg/g for hydroxyl radical scavenging activities). Total phenolic content was the highest in the FTO sample among all treatments. The overall acceptance score of black garlic jam containing FTO was the highest. Based on these results, it is suggested that FTO was appropriate for achieving good qualities such as antioxidative activity in black garlic jam.

• Food Science and Preservation
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• v.16 no.1
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• pp.23-32
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• 2009

This study evaluated quality characteristics of spirulina (0.63, 1.25, and 2.5%, all w/w) added noodles during storage at 4C. Total bacterial counts in raw spirulina added noodles were higher than those of the control during storage, but no bacteria were detected in cooked noodles. Escherichia coli was not detected in any group. The weight loss, volume loss, and moisture absorption of spirulina added noodles were somewhat greater than control values. Moisture contents of spirulina added noodles both before and after cooking decreased as the spirulina level increased. During storage, moisture loss from spirulina added noodles was a little greater than from the control. Hunter color values for L (lightness), a (redness), and b (yellowness) decreased during storage. The spirulina added noodles had significantly greater hardness, cohesiveness, gumminess, and chewiness compared with the control. The antioxidant activity of spirulina added noodles increased with spirulina level. A sensory preference test revealed that noodles with 1.25% spirulina received the highest scores for chewiness, overall preference, and buying intention. It is suggested that spirulina could be added to noodles at a concentration of up to 1.25% to improve quality.

• Food Science and Preservation
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• v.17 no.6
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• pp.814-819
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• 2010

We investigated quality changes in dumpling shells prepared using various concentrations of Enteromorpha intestinalis powder(EIP). Dumpling shells were prepared by addition of 0%, 3%, 5%, 7%, and 9%(all w/w) EIP to the flour used in the basic formulation. The gelatinization temperature of the EIP-wheat flour composite increased whereas initial viscosity at $95^{\circ}C$, viscosity at $95^{\circ}C$ after 15 min, and maximum viscosity, all fell with increasing EIP content, as measured by amylography. In addition, the Hunter's color L, a, and b values decreased significantly with increasing amounts of EIP. All of cooked weight, cooked volume, and water absorption of dumpling shells prepared with EIP were significantly greater than control values. In terms of textural characteristics, addition of EIP increased hardness, springiness, and chewiness, but decreased adhesiveness and cohesiveness. Sensory evaluation showed that dumpling shells prepared with 5% (w/w) EIP were preferred.

• Food Science and Preservation
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.42-49
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• 2010

This study was developed a multi-step process of functional jungkwa preparation from jujube fruits to prepare a new processed food, and investigated on the quality of jujube jungkwa. The weight of jujube fruits notably increased during the second processing, compared with jungkwa prepared from dried jujube fruits using an osmosis drying treatment. The weight of jungkwa produced in the second processing step was less than those in the first step. The Hunter values (L, a, b) of dried jujube fruits after the first processing were less than those of control jujube fruits. The L value did not change after the second processing of jujube jungkwa, but the a and b values were markedly decreased. However, the Hunter values did not change during the third processing step. The moisture content of dried jujube fruit, and dried fruit treated by supplementary drying (DDJF) was 37.74 and 35.93%, respectively, and that of dried fruit treated by osmosis drying was 40.42%. The moisture content of dried jujube fruit after the second processing decreased by 2-10%, and by 4-10% after the third processing. The reabsorption ratio of jujube jungkwa after the second processing was 16.93%, and that of jungkwa produced from osmosis-dried fruit 24.81%. The strength and hardness of dried jujube fruit treated with supplementary drying (DDJF) were higher, at 3 and 2, respectively, compared to the values of dried jujube fruit. The rheology of jujube fruit and jungkwa did not change during the second processing. The color, glossiness, acceptability of appearance, flavor, and overall acceptability of dried jujube fruit treated by osmosis drying as the second processing step were somewhat higher than those of fruit processed by other methods. The scores for appearance, flavor, chewiness, after taste, and overall acceptability of dried fruits treated with supplementary drying as the third processing step were somewhat greater than those of fruit prepared by other means. Accordingly, we have developed a process for preparation of jungkwa from dried jujube fruit treated by supplementary drying and osmosis drying as the second and third processing steps.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.31 no.4
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• pp.629-635
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• 2002

This study was performed to develop low-fat comminuted sausages (LFSs, < 3%) manufactured with 1% single (Konjac flour, KF; kappa-carrageenan, k-CN and Locust bean gum, LBG) or mixed hydrocolloids and to select the best combination which had similar textural characteristics to those with regular-fat (~25% fat) control. In experiment 1, LFSs were formulated with each 1% hydrocolloid, smoked and cooked to an internal temperature of 71.7$^{\circ}C$. The pH range of LFSs was 6.29 to 6.34 and approximately 23~24% of fat was removed in the final products, resulting in the higher moisture and protein contents (%) in LFSs, as compared to regular-fat control. No differences (p>0.05) in cooking loss (CL, %), expressible moisture (EM, %), and hunter color values (L, a, b) were observed with the addition of each 1% hydrocolloid. However, LFSs containing 1% k-CN had textural hardness values similar to those with low-/regular-fat controls, whereas LFSs having either KF or LBG had similar cohesiveness values to those with regular-fat counterpart. Tn experiment 2, two or three mixed hydrocolloids were added to the low-fat sausage formulation. The addition of mixed KF+LBG (KLL) and KF+CN+LBG(KCL) reduced EM and textural hardness values, as compared to low-fat control. Among the treatments, LFSs containing two or three combinations of CN with KF or/and LBG had similar textural characteristics to those with regular-fat control. These results suggested that multiple addition of CN with other hydrocolloids (KF or LBG) for the replacement of fats in LFSs would be recommended for the proper functional and textural properties.

• Culinary science and hospitality research
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• v.21 no.6
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• pp.133-146
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• 2015

The quality characteristics of Yanggaeng with 0%, 2%, 4%, 6%, and 8% acaiberry (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) powder added were analyzed for physicochemical, antioxidant effects, and sensory preferences. The moisture contents of the Yanggaeng added with acaiberry powder were significantly(p<0.001) increased as the acaiberry powder levels (0%, 2%, 4%, 6%, and 8%) increased. The pH and $^{\circ}brix$ values of Yanggaeng added with acaiberry powder were significantly reduced as the acaiberry powder levels(0%, 2%, 4%, 6%, and 8%) increased (p<0.001). According to the hunter color of Yanggaeng added with acaiberry powder, the L-value(lightness) and the b-value(yellowness) significantly decreased(p<0.001), whereas the a-value(redness) increased as the acaiberry powder levels increased(p<0.001). For the textural characteristics, the addition of acaiberry powder decreased the hardness(p<0.001), gumminess(p<0.001), cohesiveness(p<0.05), and chewiness(p< 0.01), whereas springiness not significantly changed. The total polyphenol contents and DPPH radical scavenging activities were significantly increased aciberry powder(p<0.01, p<0.001). In sensory evaluation, Yanggaeng addition with 4% acaiberry powder had excellent scores in taste and overall sensory preference. These results suggest that acaiberry powder may be a useful ingredient in Yanggaeng for the improvement of sensory preference and antioxidant potential. Considering both the functional and sensory preference aspects of the acaiberry Yanggaeng, the 4% acaiberry powder dosage level can be considered ideal.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.31 no.1
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• pp.158-163
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• 1999

The quality change of black rice during storage at $20^{\circ}C$ was measured to determine a packaging material for black rice storage, using polyethylene film (PE), polypropylene film (PP) and laminated film with PE and PP (PE/PP). Water activity of black rice was 0.642 at initial time and changed little in 8 months during storage at $20^{\circ}C$. Acidity of black rice was 25 mg KOH at initial time and was the lowest, 33.16 mg KOH, within PE/PP of 0.10 mm in thickness in 8 months during storage at $20^{\circ}C$. L, a and b values, hunter color value of black rice were not changed significantly in all packaging materials during 8 month storage. Hardness of the black rice was increased a little, but changed the smallest in PF/PP and the largest in PE with 0.05mm in thickness in 8 months. During storage, hexanal content was increased the smallest in PE/PP and the largest in 0.05 mm PE. Among fatty acid of black rice, linoleic acid was changed the smallest in PE/PP and the largest in 0.05 mm PE. In conclusion, PE/PP was better for the storage of black rice than PE and PP.

• Food Science and Preservation
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• v.18 no.2
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• pp.149-155
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• 2011

Cheonggukjang tablet was prepared by addition of medicinal herb extracts (from Lentinus edodes, Codonopsis lanceolata, or Houttuynia cordata Thunb.) to improve its quality and functional properties. Lightness and yellowness (measured using Hunter's color values) were generally increased with increasing amount of medicinal herb extracts, whereas pH decreased. In proximate composition, the levels of crude protein, lipid and fiber levels of Cheonggukjang tablet decreased with increasing amount of added medicinal herb extracts, whereas moisture and crude ash were increased. The major amino acid of Cheonggukjang tablet were glutamic acid, aspartic acid, leucine and the principal fatty acids of Cheonggukjang tablet were linolenic acid, linoleic acid and palmitic acid, respectively. Hardness levels of Cheonggukjang tablet decreased with increasing amounts of added medicinal herb extracts. The Cheonggukjang tablet added with medicinal herb extracts increased both crude saponin and quercetin contents. Sensory score of Cheonggukjang tablet containing 20% (w/v) medicinal herb extracts were optimal in terms of both quality characteristics and sensory evaluation.