• Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life
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• v.6 no.2
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• pp.195-204
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• 1996

This study was conducted to enhance the shelf-life of Kimchi and to make the unique taste of Kimchi by fermentation control. Kimchis, Prepared by win baechu soaked in 10% salt solutions containing 0.2-0.3% organic acids (OS-Kimchi), acetic acid, citric acid (CA-Kimchi), lactic acid, its mixtures and formic acid+acetic acid+fumalic acid+malic acid+citric acid(FAFMC), were examined for pH, titratable acidify, sensory evaluation, the number of total microbe and lactic acid bacteria, content of organic acids and texture during fermentation at 1$0^{\circ}C$. The decrease of pH and the increase in acidity, CA-Kimchi showed lower than those of control and various OS-Kimchi. Total microbe, lactic acid bacteria, content of lactic acid of CA-Kimchi were lower than those of control. The hardness of CA-Kimchi measured instrumentally was higher than that of control. Sensory scores of CA-Kimchi were also lower than those of control, so the Kimchi maintained good crispness and overall taste.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.25 no.4
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• pp.654-658
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• 1996

Organic acid content and volatile aroma components in Jehotang were investigated. Organic acids were detceted by HPLC and it is composed of formic acid(0.07%). lactic acid(0.22%) acetic acid (0.32%), and citric acid(3.17%), the last of which is one of the noteworthy features of Jehotang contributing greatly to its sour flavor and taste. Among the 39 volatile aroma components, whose peaks were identified by GC/MSD, and whose structures were analyzable, 17 kinds of hydrocarbon(30.81%) one kind of aldehyde(7.18%), 2 kinds of ketone(4.79%), 8 kinds of terpene(25.96%) a variety of acids (16%), 2 kinds of alcohol(5.42%), 2 kinds of phenol(2.76%) and 3 kinds of the others(7.68%) were found. The hydrocarbons, terpenes and acids occupied 70% of the aroma components, contributing to and also composing the particular flavor of Jehotang. Extracted pigments from the Jehotang showed maximum light absorbance in the wave length ranges of 200~400nm, showing a high degree of light adsorption of yellow to red color.

• Journal of The Korean Society of Grassland and Forage Science
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• v.6 no.1
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• pp.6-13
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• 1986

Experiments were conducted to study the effects of formic acid on the quality of the rye silages at the different dry matter content (19.2, 28.6 and 32.2%) and different formic acid addition levels (0.00, 0.24, 0.48 and 0.71%). Rye were taken at vegetative stage (plant height 40cm) on November 29, 1984. Herbage were adjusted dry matter contents by wilting. Materials were ensiled in small polyethelene film bag after addition planned formic acid, and stored under room temperature. The results obtained are as follows: 1. In the visual observation of silage quality by addition of formic acid in unwilted silage show more clear brownish-yellow color and sweet flavor and less acidity compared with untreated formic acid. 2. The pH values of the silage increased by increasing DM content. At lower dry matter contents in materials the pH values decreased with increased formic acid levels. At higher dry matter content silage, however, non significant difference were observed. 3. The formation of total organic acid decreased by increasing DM content in the materials, and there appeared a significant difference (P<01) among formic acid levels. The organic acid contents in silage decreased with higher formic acid levels. 4. The water soluble carbohydrate in silage increased by increasing DM content. And it was also increased (P<01) with increased formic acid addition level. 5. The production of NH_3 - N decreased (P<01) with increasing the addition of formic acid, and decreased by increasing DM content in materials. 6. The in vitro dry matter digestibility of silages showed not difference among dry matter contents of the materials but at 0.71% addition of formic acid in unwilted silages appeared higher (P<05) digestibility compared the others (0.00% and 0.24%).

• Food Science and Preservation
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• v.11 no.3
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• pp.347-351
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• 2004

Physicochemical properties such as proximate components, minerals, amino acids, organic acid and free sugars of Pleurotus eryngii were investigated. Among the proximate components of Pleurotus eryngii contents of crude protein and total sugar were higher than that of others. The contents of magnesium and sodium were higher than that of other minerals. Hypoproline content was the highest in free amino acid. Among the amino acid, the contents of arginine, lycine, glutamic acid and phenylalanine were 509.03, 410.53, 190.05 and 150.63 mg$\%$, respectively. Organic acids such as citric acid, oxalic acid, formic acid and malic acid were analyzed, contents of citric acid and lactic acid were higher than that of others. Among the free sugars, the content of glucose was the highest, followed by fructose, ribose, galactose, lactose, arabinose and maltose.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.20 no.1
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• pp.52-58
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• 1991

Physico-chemical properties including the composition of organic acids and fatty acids in native bee-honey and foreign bee-honey harvested in Kangwon area were studied with the emphasis on the honey which was collected form wild flowers nd mixed flowers sources for honey nectars. the major organic acids were considered as acetic acid formic acid and valeric acid in volatile acids and gluconic acid maleic acid malic acid quinic acid and citric acid in non-volatile fraction in both of native bee-honey and foreigr bee-honey. Some naturally occuring fatty acids({{{{ { C}_14{ } }}}}-{{{{ {C }_{20 } }}}}) were observed with the principal fatty acids of myristic aicd linolenic acid and palmitic acid and palmitic acid in the various honey, The characteristics of moisture content pH viscosity free acidity lactone and total acidity were also analyzed and discussed.

• Textile Coloration and Finishing
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• v.19 no.4
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• pp.10-17
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• 2007

Chitosan(CS) and cellulose acetate(CA) composite films were prepared using formic acid as a cosolvent by casting, solvent evaporating and neutralization method. This study examines if the blending method, which uses formic acid as a cosolvent is efficient in improving the mechanical properties of CS film, especially wet strength and elongation. Formic acid is an effective cosolvent for the blend of CS and CA. Under wet condition, tensile strength and elongation of the composite films were obviously higher than those of the films made from pure CS. FTIR, DSC, and X-ray diffraction showed that the composite films exhibit a high level of compatibility and that strong interaction between the CS and CA was caused by intermolecular hydrogen bonding. The affinity series of composite film to transition metal ions are Cu(II) > Cd(II) > Cr(III). The adsorption of Cu((II) ion was shown to be highly pH sensitive.

• KSBB Journal
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• v.18 no.6
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• pp.473-478
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• 2003

The purpose of this study is to look for the optimal conditions of methane production. The conditions tested for methane production enhancement were temperature, pH, carbon source, nitrogen source, and inhibitor which can affects methane production. As a result, optimal conditions for methane production were 30$^{\circ}C$, neutral pH, methanol as a carbon source, NH$_4$Cl as a nitrogen source. 2-Bromoethanesulfonic acid was used as an inhibitor which can affects methane production. Existence in broth less than 10mM, inhibited methane production. Organic acid measurements revealed that formic acid exists in broth as majority.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.20 no.1
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• pp.89-93
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• 1991

For the investigation of major taste components in loquat(Eiobotrya japonica) flesh its conte-nts and compositions of free sugars organic aicds and free amino acids were analyzed Major free sugars of the fully ripened loquat were fructose glucose and sucrose and their contents were 3,71, 3.42 and 0.46%(w/w) respectively. The content of total sugar 13.7% was 2 times higher than that of the unripe fruit. The content of total organic acid was about 0.2% (w/w) and major organic acids were malic acid -89mg% formic acid -32mg% and oxalic acid -26%mg% Thirteen kinds of free amino acids from the fully ripened loquat were confirmed. Major free amino acids were aspartic acid valine glutamic acid serine alanine and histidine and their contents were in the range of 18-30mg%.

• Proceedings of the Membrane Society of Korea Conference
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• 1992.10a
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• pp.9-9
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• 1992

막 반응기(membrane reactor)는 365 nm 의 파장을 갖는 UV를 담체튜브 및 코팅막에 조사시켜 막 표면에서 유기물의 산화반응이 일어날수 있도록 고안하였으며 일차적으로 formic acid의 산화효율을 측정하였다. 코팅된 담체는 코팅하지 않은 담체에 비해 flux가 상당히 저하하는 반면에 formic acid의 산화효율은 이에 비례하여 증가하였다. 또한 본 실험의 결과로부터 수처리공정에서 문제시되는 난분해성 유기물질의 산화분해처리에 대한 광촉매 막의 응용성을 제시하고자 한다.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.16 no.2
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• pp.169-174
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• 1984

The changes of the content of organic acids, carbon dioxide, alcohols and carbonyl compounds of the various Kimchis which were made of cabbage with green onion, garlic, ginger or red pepper and fermented at $12^{\circ}C-16^{\circ}C$ were investigated. Nonvolatile organic acids identified were lactic, succinic, fumaric and malic acid. Volatile organic acids identified were acetic, formic, propionic, butyric, valeric, n-caproic and n-heptanoic acid. Carbonyl compounds identified were acetaldehyde and acetone. The content of lactic acid was increased with fermentation, and higher in Kimchis containing red pepper, garlic and green onion. The content of acetic acid was increased with fermentation, especially in Kimchi containing garlic. The content of carbon dioxide was higher in Kimchi containing garlic. Alcohols identified in all Kimchis was only ethanol. Carbonyl compounds had no direct effect on off-flavor of Kimchi.