• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제25권5호
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• pp.559-568
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• 2015

Kimchi is a traditional Korean vegetable product that is naturally fermented by various microorganisms present in the raw materials. Among these microorganisms, lactic acid bacteria dominate the fermentation process. Natural fermentation with unsterilized raw materials leads to the growth of various lactic acid bacteria, resulting in variations in the taste and quality of kimchi, which may make it difficult to produce industrial-scale kimchi with consistent quality. The use of starter cultures has been considered as an alternative for the industrial production of standardized kimchi, and recent trends suggest that the demand for starter cultures is on the rise. However, several factors should be carefully considered for the successful application of starter cultures for kimchi fermentation. In this review, we summarize recent studies on kimchi starter cultures, describe practical problems in the application of industrial-scale kimchi production, and discuss the directions for further studies.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.617-622
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• 1997

This studies were carried out to investigate the physiological characteristics of lactic acid bacteria related to kimchi fermentation. 157 strains of lactic acid bacteria were isolated from home-made kimchi of Taegu district. 144 strains of isolated lactic bacteria showed resistance to artifical gastric juice and bile. Among isolated strains, fifteen strains were selected according to the growth characteristics. The selected strains survived for 24 hours in artifical bile after incubation for 3 hours in artificial gastric jucie (pH 2.5). Especially, three strains such as B-10, K-2, and F-3, showed little viable cell change for 3 hrs incubation in artifical gastric juice. The selected strains showed low viability in artificial gastric juice but high in artifical bile. The selected strains also showed significantly antimicrobial activities to pathogens such as Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtili, Staphylococcus aureus and Vibrio parahaemolyticus. The fifteen selected strains were identified as Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus sake and Leuconostoc mesenteroides.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.263-266
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• 2005

전남 목포시의 각 가정에서 담근 물김치에서 총 24균주의 유산균을 분리하였다. 이들 분리 유산균 중 5균주가 인공 위액에서 내성을 나타내었다. 이들 유산균은 Lactobacillus plantarum으로 동정하였고, 특히 물김치로부터 동정된 유산균 MUL-2, MUL-4, MUL-18은 인공위액에서 3시간 배양 후에도 초기 생균수에 비해 변화가 거의 없어 가장 강한 내성을 나타내었다. 이들 분리 유산균은 병원성 미생물인 Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli, Staphyrococcus aureus, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Samonella typhimurium에 대해 뚜렷한 항미생물활성을 나타내었다.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제51권4호
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• pp.353-373
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• 2023

Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish made with salted fermented vegetables and contains various nutrients and functional substances with potential health benefits. The fermentation process used to make kimchi creates chemical changes in the food, developing nutrients and functional substances that are more easily absorbed and enhanced by the body. Recent studies have shown that several lactic acid bacteria strains isolated from kimchi exhibit probiotic properties and have several health benefiting properties such as such as anticancer, anti-obesity, and anti-constipation; they also promote colon health and cholesterol reduction in in vitro and in vivo experiments, as well as in epidemiological cohort studies. Kimchi contains prebiotics, non-digestible fibers that nourish beneficial gut bacteria; therefore, its intake effectively provides both probiotics and prebiotics for improved gut health and a fortified gut-derived immune system. Furthermore, fermentation of kimchi produces a variety of metabolites that enhance its functionality. These metabolites include organic acids, enzymes, vitamins, bioactive compounds, bacteriocins, exopolysaccharides, and γ-aminobutyric acid. These diverse health-promoting metabolites are not readily obtainable from single food sources, positioning kimchi as a valuable dietary option for acquiring these essential components. In this review, the health functionalities of kimchi ingredients, lactic acid bacteria strains, and health-promoting metabolites from kimchi are discussed for their properties and roles in kimchi fermentation. In conclusion, consuming kimchi can be beneficial for health. We highlight the benefits of kimchi consumption and establish a rationale for including kimchi in a balanced, healthy diet.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.415-419
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• 2002

본 연구는 배추김치 제조시 김치의 단백질원인 젓갈 대신 치즈를 첨가하였을 때 김치의 발효적, 이화학적 및 관능적 품질 특성을 조사하였다. 젓갈이 첨가된 대조구와 치즈가 첨가된 김치 모두 담근 후 2일까지 빠른 속도로 미생물이 증식되었으나, 담근 후 3일부터는 치즈 첨가 김치가 대조군 김치에 비하여 높은 생균수를 보였으며, 치즈 첨가량이 많을수록 더욱 더 높았다 pH는 대조구와 치즈 첨가 김치 모두 담근 후 하루동안 일시적으로 약간 상승하다가 2일째부터 급격히 저하되어 3일째에는 pH4.33-4.18로 가장 맛있다고 일반적으로 평가되는 김치의 pH 범위를 보였으며, 치즈 첨가량이 많을수록 pH가 다소 낮은 경향이었다. 발효속도는 대체로 치즈 첨가량이 많을수록 빨랐으며 특히 발효 3일 이후에는 7% 치즈 첨가군이 발효속도가 가장 빨랐다. 일반성분을 분석한 결과 치즈를 첨가한 시험구에서는 수분이 대조구보다 다소 낮게 나타났고 조단백질과 조지방이 다소 높은 경향을 보였다. 담근 후 3일 된 김치의 관능검사를 실시한 결과 젓갈을 넣은 대조구 김치보다 치즈를 3%, 5% 첨가한 김치가 외관, 향미, 질감, 맛 등 관능에서 대체적으로 좋은 점수를 받았다

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.1059-1064
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• 1998

Fermented beverage using lactic acid bacteria isolated from kimchi was investigated. Lactic acid bacteria KL 1, KD 6, KL 4 strains from kimchi, or obtained Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus plantarum, Leuconostoc mesenteroides with and without yeast(Saccharomyces cerevisiae) were inoculated in fruit vegetable juice for single and mixed culture fermentation. During the fermentation by bacterial strain and yeast for 1~3 days at 30oC, various fermentation behaviors were observed. The growth rate of mixed culture of KL 1 and yeast was higher than that of single culture by KL 1 alone during the fermentation. The amount of organic acid produced by the mixed culture fermentation of KL 1 and yeast was 0.82%(3 day) or 0.58%(1 day) and with the final pH of 3.3(3 day) or 4.2(1 day). These mixed culture systems of isolated strains or other bacterial strains had almost similar results of growth rate and acid production. Among several bacterial strains, KL 1 was suitable for the mixed culture fermentation with yeast in terms of desirable fermentation behavior and organoleptical quality. The selected strain, KL 1 was identified as Leuconostoc spp. through the series of tests on carbohydrate fermentation and biochemical characteristics.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.618-624
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• 1998

This study was conducted to standardize ingredient ratios of wooung kimchi. The ingredient ratios of model wooung kimchiwere determined by the survey in Pusan and Kyungnam province and using the literatures including cooking books. Several kinds of wooung kimchi were prepared by adjusting the ingredient ratios fo the model wooung kimchi within standard deviation. The wooung kimchi with different ingredient ratios were fermented for 6 days at 15$^{\circ}C$. The chemical, microbial and sensory properties of the wooung kimchi were investigated. There was little change in pH but the counts of lactic acid bacteria were decreased, as the ratio of pickled anchovy juice became high. The wooung kimchi adding 9.4% pickled anchovy juice obtained high score in appearance and overall acceptability. The counts of lactic acid bacteria were increased in wooung kimchi adding 5% red pepper powder, and there was obtained better result in appearance, texture and overall acceptability than the other groups. The activity, reducing sugar and counts of lactic acid bacteria were increased, as the ratio of glutinous rice paste became high. The wooung kimchi including 6% glutinous rice paste showed the highest score in overall acceptability. The fermentation process of wooung kimchi accelerated, as the ratio of garlic became high. The wooung kimchi adding 3% garlic showed good appearance and acceptability. In addition to these, the addition of 1.3% ginger ehhanced the appearance, texture and overall acceptability fermented anchovy juice, 5.0% red pepper powder, 6.0% glutinous rice paste, 3.0% crushed garlic and 1.3% crushed ginger.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.119-124
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• 2003

This study was conducted to evaluate the practical usefulness of the sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PACE) fingerprinting of whole cell proteins far the identification of lactic acid bacteria in Kimchi. SDS- PACE of whole cell proteins of the reference strains and lactic acid bacteria isolated from Kimchi yielded differential banding patterns that were highly specific fingerprints, thus making it possible to identify. Identification of the isolates from Kimchi was achieved by comparing the SDS-PAGE fingerprints of isolates to those of reference strains. In addition, the reliability of SDS-PAGE was examined by comparing the results with those of the APL 50 CHL system assay and 16S rRNA gene sequence. SDS-PACE assay showed a different identity to reference strains, while the APL 50 CHL system and 16S rRNA gene sequence could not distinguish a few strains. Therefore, SDS-PAGE of the whole cell proteins is a specific and a reliable method that will be useful for the identification of lactic acid bacteria in Kimchi to the species level, and can be used as an alternative or complementary identification method.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.96-101
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• 2013

김치양념과 두부를 혼합한 유산발효기법을 이용한 발효두부의 항산화 활성 및 유리아미노산의 변화를 조사하였다. 유산균을 접종하지 않은 김치양념에 침지한 두부(control), 유산균을 접종(2%, v/v)한 김치양념에 침지한 두부(TL, tofu and kimchi ingredients with lactic acid bacteria)와 유산균를 접종하여 $37^{\circ}C$에서 24시간 발효시킨 김치양념에 침지한 두부(TPL, tofu in pre-fermented kimchi ingredients with lactic acid bacteria)의 발효기간 중 total polyphenol 함량은 모든 처리구에서 증가하였고, 그중 TPL구가 가장 높았다. DPPH radical 소거능은 TPL구가 발효 12주에 84.11%로 가장 높게 나타났으며, 아질산염 소거능, SOD 유사활성 역시 TPL구가 각각 57.40%, 26.05%로 가장 높은 활성을 나타내었다. 총 polyphenol 함량, 전자공여능, 아질산염소거능, SOD 유사활성이 가장 우수한 TPL구의 isoflavone과 유리아미노산의 함량을 측정한 결과 isoflavone은 발효 전에 비해 30% 증가하여 2.34 mg/g이었다. 유리아미노산 역시 발효 전 1.51 mg/g에서 발효 14주에 TPL구의 유리아미노산 함량은 20.81 mg/g으로 발효 전에 비해 92% 증가하였다. 필수아미노산의 함량은 5.55 mg/g이었으며, 전체 아미노산의 27% 수준이었다. 필수아미노산의 함량은 lysine (1.24 mg/g)> leucine(1.20 mg/g)> valine(0.92 mg/g)> phenylalanine(0.78 mg/g)> isoleucine(0.65 mg/g)> threonine(0.50 mg/g)> methionin(0.26 mg/g) 순으로 나타났다.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.401-408
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• 2013

The objective of this study was to determine the quality characteristics of cabbage juice fermented by lactic acid bacteria from Kimchi (Leuconostoc mesenteroides, Lactobacillus sakei SL1103, Lactobacillus plantarum LS5, and mixed starter). Cabbage juice was inoculated with lactic acid bacteria and fermented at 30 for 72 hrs. Changes in lactic acid bacteria number, pH, titratable acidity, Brix, and color during fermentation were analyzed. After fermentation for 24 hrs, cabbage juice fermented by mixed starter showed the highest number of lactic acid bacteria (9.45 log CFU/mL). The pH of all cabbage juice also decreased to 3.88~4.19 sharply, while cabbage juice fermented by Lac. sakei SL1103 showed the highest Brix ($8.38^{\circ}Bx$). Cabbage juice fermented by mixed starter showed the highest L value (56.83). In the sensory evaluation, cabbage juice fermented by a mixed starter (Leu. mesenteroides, Lac. sakei SL1103, and Lac. plantarum LS5) showed the highest preferences in taste, flavor, and overall acceptability. Therefore, cabbage juice fermented by mixed starter (Leu. mesenteroides, Lac. sakei SL1103 and Lac. plantarum LS5) has the highest potential for the development of fermented cabbage juice as an excellent bioactive functional food.