• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Culture
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• v.36 no.4
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• pp.362-372
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• 2021

The present study was undertaken to investigate the quality characteristics of Korean Woori black pig (KWP) bellies and loins by different slaughter weight (SW) groups. The loin and belly samples collected from KWPs with different body weights (50, 75, 90, 105, and 120 kg) at 24 h post-mortem were used in the present investigation. The samples were analyzed for quality traits, fatty acid profiles, and volatile flavor compounds. Results showed that the fat content of the loin (8.64%) and belly samples (46.78%) was significantly higher in the 120 kg SW group compared to those of other SW groups (p<0.05). However, a lower protein content (12.20-12.67%) was found in the belly cuts of the heavier SW groups (105-120 kg) compared to those of the lighter SW groups (p<0.05). The lowest cooking loss (24.34%) was found in the loin cuts of the 120 kg SW group (p<0.05). Both the loin and belly cuts were observed to be redder in color with increasing SW (p<0.05). Higher oleic acid (C18:1, n9) and total monounsaturated fatty acid content and lower linolenic acid(C18:3, n3) and total polyunsaturated fatty acid content were observed in both cuts of the 120 kg SW group (p<0.05). Out of the flavor compounds identified, 11 and 17 compounds in the loin and belly, respectively, were associated with the SW. An increase in the SW resulted in increased concentrations of C18:1n9- and amino acid-derived flavor compounds. Overall, the meat samples of the heavier SW groups (120 kg) exhibited better quality and higher concentrations of volatile compounds associated with pleasant flavors. However, the meat of the 120 kg SW group also contained a much higher fat level (8.64 and 46.78% in the loin and belly, respectively) that may result in high trimming loss and hence a high rejection risk by consumers.

• Food Science of Animal Resources
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• v.36 no.3
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• pp.326-334
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• 2016

This study was carried out to develop jerky product utilizing spent hen meat. Manipulation of water activity (a_w) of semi-dried meat with the addition of humectants (glycerol and sorbitol at the concentration of 0, 10, and 15%) and roasting process were applied to enhance quality of jerky product. After spent hen meat was ground, formulated, reformed and then dried in convection oven at 85℃ for 2 h followed by 60℃ for 1 h, all jerky samples showed values of a_w ≤0.85 with total aerobic bacteria, yeast and mold and Staphylococcus aureus counts were reduced to undetectable levels. Moreover, the results showed that the 15% glycerol added jerky showed superior quality, indicated by the lowest a_w, low protein aggregation as evaluated by sorption isotherm and the lowest shear value as compared to sorbitol added and control samples (p<0.05). Regardless effect of humectant, roasting could improve the quality of the jerky via enhanced sensory attributes by increasing color, appearance, flavor and overall acceptability scores (p<0.05). Therefore, spent hen meat could be used as a potential raw material for jerky in which soft product texture obtained by the addition of glycerol and intense flavor resulted from roasting process after drying, leading to sensory acceptance.

• Food Science of Animal Resources
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• v.43 no.6
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• pp.1067-1086
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• 2023

With rapid advances in meat science in recent decades, changes in meat quality during the pre-slaughter phase of muscle growth and the post-slaughter process from muscle to meat have been investigated. Commonly used techniques have evolved from early physicochemical indicators such as meat color, tenderness, water holding capacity, flavor, and pH to various omic tools such as genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics to explore fundamental molecular mechanisms and screen biomarkers related to meat quality and taste characteristics. This review highlights the application of omics and integrated multi-omics in meat quality and taste characteristics studies. It also discusses challenges and future perspectives of multi-omics technology to improve meat quality and taste. Consequently, multi-omics techniques can elucidate the molecular mechanisms responsible for changes of meat quality at transcriptome, proteome, and metabolome levels. In addition, the application of multi-omics technology has great potential for exploring and identifying biomarkers for meat quality and quality control that can make it easier to optimize production processes in the meat industry.

• Food Science of Animal Resources
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• v.34 no.4
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• pp.496-499
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• 2014

Korean traditional meat patties (Tteokgalbi) were prepared by replacing part of the lean meat content with either pork backfat or canola oil and the effect of substitution on sensory quality of the meat patties was investigated. Compared to the control patties, pork-loin Tteokgalbi with 10% pork backfat or 10% canola oil had significantly higher overall acceptability and higher perceived intensity of meat flavor, sweetness, umami, and oiliness. The pork-loin patties containing 10% fat also had lower perceived firmness, toughness, and chalkiness of than the control Tteokgalbi. The chicken breast Tteokgalbi with 10% canola oil had the lowest perceived firmness and chalkiness (control > pork backfat > canola oil). No significant difference was noted in the overall acceptability of chicken breast patties with 10% pork backfat and those with 10% canola oil. These results indicate that substituting 10% of lean meat of Tteokgalbi with fat improved the sensory acceptability of the product for Korean customers regardless of the lean meat and/or fat source used in the patties. Lean meat patties formulated with a limited amount of vegetable oil such as canola oil can be a healthy option for Korean consumers by providing desirable fatty acid profiles without sacrificing sensory quality of the product.

• Food Science of Animal Resources
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• v.44 no.3
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• pp.515-532
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• 2024

Taste is one of the five senses that detect vital information about what we are eating. Comprehending taste is crucial for enhancing the flavor of foodstuffs and high-protein foods like meat. Umami has global recognition as the fifth elementary taste, alongside sweetness, sourness, saltiness, and bitterness. Umami compounds are known to enhance the sensation of recognized flavors such as salty, sweet, bitter, and others. This could end up in greater food consumption by consumption by consumers. With the rising global population, meat consumption is rising and is projected to double by 2025. It is crucial to comprehend the umami mechanism of meat and meat products, identify novel compounds, and employ laboratory methodologies to gather varied information. This knowledge will aid in the development of new consumer products. Although very limited information is available on umami taste and compounds in meat through research data. This article discusses recent advancements in umami compounds in other foodstuff as well as meat to aid in designing future research and meat product development. Moreover, another objective of this review is to learn present techniques in foodstuffs to enhance umami taste and utilize that knowledge in meat products.

• Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life
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• v.22 no.3
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• pp.357-364
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• 2012

Quality characteristics of sausage with added pine needle powder (0%, 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5%, 2.0%, and 2.5%) as an ingredient. The basic ingredients of sausage consisted of pork meat 60%, olive oil 20%, and ice water 20%. Sensory properties of sausage were analyzed by a sensory test, and the texture and color characteristics were measured using a texturometer and color meter, respectively. In the results of the sensory test, taste, texture, and overall preference were highest in the sample with added 1.5% pine needle powder. The sausage with added 1.5% pine needle powder was moderate in color intensity, pine needle flavor, and astringent taste. Hardness and gumminess of sausage were higher in 1.0% and 1.5% pine needle powder. However, springness and chewiness of sausage showed no significant differences. In terms of color intensity of sausage, L-value and a-value were lower and b-value was higher, depending on the pine needle powder amount. Development of off-flavor of sausage during storage was greater in 0% and 1.5% added sausages than in 2.0% sausage with increasing storage time. As a conclusion, sausages with added 1.5% and 2.0% pine needle powder were the most suitable for making functional sausage with added pine needle powder.

• Journal of the Korean Professional Engineers Association
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• v.33 no.5
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• pp.77-82
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• 2000

In this study, effect of freezing and cryogenic crushing on physico-chemical characteristics of sardine, pollack and sqiud representative for domestic frozen fishery products was investigated and some product using them was tried to be prepared. Dehead and viscerated, washed fishes were subjection to freezing without air circulation and liquid N2 gas at -20$\^{C}$,-40$\^{C}$ and -80$\^{C}$, and then frozen fishes were crushed by hammermill, masscolloider and the product was stored added with anti-freeze such as sorbitol, phosphates, starch and egg Powder, qualify of frozen squid surimi was not changes during 70 days at below -20$\^{C}$ . The results of quality characteristics and sensory evaluation of patties and nugget which made from shattered squid and pollack were similar to commercial products in flavor, color and texture, but sardine meat was inferior to commercial products in flavor and color.

• Culinary science and hospitality research
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• v.8 no.2
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• pp.217-226
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• 2002

Stuffed pork cutlets were prepared by adding kimchi, pineapple, and seasoned green onion, and they were analyzed to measure sensory and nutritional characteristics. Sensory evaluation means of stuffed pork cutlet with kimchi, pineapple and seasoned small green onion was significantly higher than means of control pork cutlet especially for appearance after cutting, tenderness of meat, tenderness of stuffing, moistureless of stuffing, balance of meat and stuffing, flavor before taste, and flavor after taste. Dietary fiber, Vit. A, and Vit. C of kimchi pork cutlet was higher than them of control pork cutlet and frozen pork cutlet Dietary fiber, K and Vit. C of pineapple pork cutlet was higher than them of control pork cutlet. And Dietary fiber, Vit Ca, and P contents of pineapple pork cutlet was higher than them of frozen pork cutlet. Vit. A, $\beta$-carotene, dietary fiber, Ca, and P contents of seasoned small green onion pork cutlet was higher than them of control pork cutlet and frozen cutlet.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.19 no.6
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• pp.547-554
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• 1990

The precursor substance and volatile components of cooked flavor of squid meat were studied. Volatile components were trapped by simultaneous distillation-extraction method, and these were fractionated into the neutral, basic, phenolic and acidic fraction. Volatile flavor components in these frations were analyzed by GC and GC-MS. 80％ methanol solution was the most effective solvent for extraction of the precursor substance for cooked flavor. The neutral and basic fraction, by organoleptic test, seem to have a major effect on squid-like flavor. Forty-four compounds, including 2 hydorcarbons, 10 alcohols, 5 aldehydes, 1 ketone, 1 furan, 3 sulfide compounds, 7 pyrazines, 2 pyridines, 1 amino, 2 phenols and 10 acids, identified as cooked flavor compounds of squid meat.

• Food Science and Industry
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• v.54 no.3
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• pp.196-209
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• 2021

The origines of the Western roasting culture and East Asian boiling culture were studied and the importance of primitive pottery culture (8000-5000 BCE) in the Korea Strait coastal region was discussed. The primitive pottery culture probably initiated the Jjigae (stew) culture and the production of salt. It can be also postulated that fish fermentation, kimchi fermentation, and cereal alcohol fermentation originated during this period. Soybean culture emerged ca. 2,000 BCE in South Manchuria and the Korean Peninsula. This paper focuses on the role of Korean foodways in the food science and technology development for the sustainable and resilient food systems. We are facing a global food crisis caused by population growth, climate change, and high animal food consumption. Studies on the meat analog and cultured meat are the new trend in Food Science and Technology. The importance of the wisdom learned through the Northeast Asian traditional foods, for example, soybean curd (tofu) and meaty flavor production by fermentation for the research on the novel sustainable and resilient food systems are discussed.