• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.434-443
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• 2019

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The intake of sugar has increased worldwide, and it is well established that childhood experiences and food preferences affect lifelong eating habits. To discourage sugar intake, nutrition education was imparted, and the effectiveness of the nutrition education program was investigated by considering the nutrient density and major dietary sources of sugar intake. SUBJECTS/METHODS: Twenty four-hour dietary recall and sugar intake frequency of 96 pre-school children (educated n = 47; non-educated n = 49) were collected on 3 consecutive days (1 weekend day, 2 weekdays) after 11 weeks of imparting nutrition education. Dietary intake of nutrients and total sugar were analyzed, and the intake frequency of sugar source foods were identified. All nutrition education programs were focused on a hands-on education program, and consisted of cooking lab, play, activity, animation, and visual materials. The difference between the two groups was verified by the Chi-square test or t-test. All statistical analysis was performed with significance level at P < 0.05. RESULTS: Compared to the non-educated group, the intakes of protein (P < 0.001), fiber (P < 0.01), potassium (P < 0.05), iron (P < 0.05), zinc (P < 0.05), and iodine (P < 0.001) were significantly higher, and the intakes of carbohydrate (P < 0.01) and total sugar (P < 0.05) were significantly lower in the educated group. The cumulative percent of sugar intake of top 20 sugar source foods in the educated group (82.80%) was lower than that of the non-educated group (85.75%). The contribution of beverages on total sugar intake was lower in the educated group. The average frequency of consuming sugary foods was significantly lower in the educated group (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Our results indicate that nutrition education on discouraging sugar intake is effective in reducing the amount of total sugar consumed, resulting higher nutrient density in the diets of pre-school children.

• Near Infrared Analysis
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.27-30
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• 2000

In this study, we investigated the feasibility of non-destructive determination of internal quality factors of Fuji apple fruit using near infrared(NIR) reflectance spectroscopy and developed the calibration models. As the reference methods, refractometer, titration and texture analyzer for sugar content, acidity and firmness were used, respectively. Samples were scanned from 1100∼2500nm with InfraAlyzer 500C spectrometer and SESAME software was used for data analysis. A multiple linear regression(MLR) analysis was performed to develop the calibrations. The correlation coefficient(R) and standard error of prediction(SEP) were as follows; 0.91, 0.41$^{\circ}$Brix for sugar content, 0.90, 0.04% for acidity and 0.84, 0.094 kg for firmness, respectively. This study shows that NIR spectroscopy can be used to evaluate the sugar content acidity and firmness of apple fruit with acceptable accuracy.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제18권7호
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• pp.695-702
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• 1997

The objective of this work is to determine the sugar profiles in commercial fruit juices, and to obtain chemometric characteristics. Sugar compositions of fruit juices were determined by HPLC-RID and GC-FID via methoxymation and trimethylsilylation with BSTFA. The appearance of multiple peaks in GC analysis for carbohydrates was disadvantageous as described in earlier literatures. Fructose, glucose, and sucrose were major carbohydrates in most fruit juices. Glucose/fructose ratios obtained by GC were lower than those by HPLC. Orange juices are similar to pineapple juices in the sugar profiles. However, grape juices are characterized by its lower or no detectable sucrose content. In addition, it was also found that unsweeten juices contained considerable level of sucrose. Chemometric technique such as principal components analysis was applied to provide an overview of the distinguishability of fruit juices based on HPLC or GC data. Principal components plot showed that different fruit juices grouped into distinct cluster. Principal components analysis was very useful in fruit juices industry for many aspects such as pattern recognition, detection of adulterants, and quality evaluation.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.58-64
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• 2011

본 연구에서는 인천과 춘천지역에서 각각 초등학교 4개 학교와 중학교 4개 학교 등 총 16개 학교를 선정하여 주식, 부식 및 후식 등 1334건의 메뉴에서 당 함량 및 당 섭취실태를 조사하였다. 학교급식을 통한 섭취량은 전체 평균 $410.9{\pm}85.8g$/인이었다. 전체 급식메뉴의 평균 당 함량은 $1.93{\pm}3.35g/100g$이었으며, 급식메뉴를 주식, 부식 및 후식으로 나누었을 때 평균 당 함량은 후식류($7.21{\pm}6.32g/100g$)>부식류($1.69{\pm}2.44g/100g$)>주식류($0.32{\pm}0.77g/100g$) 순으로 나타났다. 평균 당 함량은 주식류에서 면류>죽류>일품식밥류 순으로 높았고, 부식류에서는 소스류>튀김류>절임류>무침 나물류>볶음류 등의 순으로 높게 나타났다. 당 섭취량 또한 후식류($4.63{\pm}5.11g$)>부식류($0.64{\pm}1.01g$)>주식류($0.55{\pm}1.48g$) 순으로 높게 나타났다. 급식 중 당 섭취량은 주식류에서는 일품식밥류의 당 섭취량이 높았고, 부식류에서는 튀김류>볶음류>소스류>조림류의 순으로 당 섭취량이 높았다. 후식류에서는 음료와 유제품류의 당 함량과 섭취량이 다른 음식군에 비해 높았다. 급식일별로 점심 급식 한 끼에 섭취하는 평균 당 섭취량은 초등학생 $4.03{\pm}3.67g$/인, 중학생 $6.97{\pm}6.59g$/인이었으며, 전체 평균 당섭취량은 $5.50{\pm}5.53g$/인으로 한국인 총당류 섭취기준치와 비교했을 때 높지 않은 수준으로 나타났다. 그러나 Kang과 Yoon(8)의 연구결과 초등학생의 91.5% 가 주로 하루에 1-2회 간식을 섭취하며, 선호하는 간식이 과자, 과일 또는 과일주스, 빵 또는 케이크류 순으로 나타나 학생들의 간식을 통한 당 섭취는 높을 것으로 사료된다. 따라서 학교급식을 통해 단 맛에 길들여지지 않으며 올바른 식습관을 형성하도록 영양교육할 필요가 있다. 또한 학교별로 조리사와 조리법에 따른 당 함량에 차이를 보임에 따라 당 함량을 줄일 수 있는 조리법의 개발, 통일된 조리법의 보급 및 조리사의 교육과 급식 식단 구성 시 당 섭취량이 높았던 음식군을 중복하지 않고, 후식류로 과일류를 제공하는 등 메뉴의 조합에 주의함으로써 학생들의 당 섭취량을 줄일 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Plant Biology
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• 제22권1_2호
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• pp.21-27
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• 1979

Sandy loam plots of pH 5.5, which was created by the reclamation of highlands in Yongin county, Kyeonggi province, was selected for the present experimental study. Sugar beet was cultured in these plots by treating them with calcium hydroxide and 3 replications to maintain pH 5.5, 6.4, 6.8, 7.2, and 7.6, respectively. The growth and yield of sugar beet were investigated and the results obtained showed a great deal of boron deficiency. The growth in its early stage was favorable in high pH plots, while no significant difference was observed in sugar content, root weight and sugar production at the time of harvest in each treated plot. The tendency of sugar accumulation appeared to be identical in terms of pattern in each treated plot; i.e. sugar was accumulated until early September but declined momentarily from the middle of September and then the sugar accumulation was resumed from the middle of October. The number of individuals in boron deficiency was larger in high pH plots and the condition of such boron deficiency was also severe. The result of analysis of boron contained in plant body revealed that the boron content of individuals caused boron deficiency by water culture and that occurred in the plots was small alike. The appearance of boron deficiency is characterized by the emergence of black stripes on the surface of the basal part of petiole, severe necrosis of young leaves in the area of growing point and severe wrinkles. Therefore it is felt necessary to pay particular attention to boron deficiency in the culture of sugar beet in our country.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.897-902
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• 1998

This study was conducted to develop the standard recipe of Dopyun according to the various content of mung bean starch and sugar. The effects of mung bean starch(10%, 15%, 20%) and sugar(20%, 30%) were evaluated on textural and sensory properties of Dopyun through the mechanical properties using texture analizer and sensory evaluation. Color was tested by color and color difference meter. For sensory evaluation, higher content of sugar and lower content of mung been starch(sugar 30%, mungbean starch 10%) showed advantages in acceptance fo taste and overall quality. Mechanical properties of hardness, cohesiveness and chewiness of Dopyun were increased significantly in Dopyun with higher content of mung bean starch and sugar. The values of Hunter color system indicated that "L" and "b" values tended to decrease and "a" value increase, as the mung bean starch and sugar proportion increased. In the analysis of correlation between sensory evaluation and acceptance test, it was found that they were highly related. In view of the above results, it came to the conclusion that Dopyun with the addition of 30% sugar and 10% mung bean starch could give the best result among the groups studied.sult among the groups studied.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.1077-1087
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• 2019

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to analyze the risk of dental caries and erosion associated with beverage consumption by measuring the sugar content and acidity of beverages for children, marketed in general food stores and cooperative living associations in Korea. Methods: Sixty types of children's beverages marketed in Korea were selected for the study. Calories, sodium, and carbohydrates in the nutrients per 100 ml, the sugar content, and pH of each beverage were measured. Frequency analysis, independent t-test, and one-way ANOVA were performed (p<0.05). Results: There was no significant difference in sugar content, calories, sodium, and carbohydrate content of regular and cooperative beverages, but the pH of cooperative beverages was significantly higher. Moreover, the mixed drinks had significantly lower sugar content, calories, and carbohydrates than fruit and juice, but the sodium content was significantly higher. Conclusions: When choosing beverages for children, caregivers should be able to easily access information about their impact on the child's oral health. Efforts should be made to maintain appropriate levels of sugar and acidity in beverages for children.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제9권7호
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• pp.219-229
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• 2022

This study aims to analyze the economies of scale of the cottage industry for coconut sugar production in Banyumas, Indonesia. This study applies a survey method to coconut sugar craftsmen. Data analysis was performed by regression analysis based on the Cobb-Douglas production function approach. The findings indicated that decreasing returns to scale was a problem for the domestic production of coconut sugar. These findings show that the production of coconut sugar is not very productive. Labor and financial capital inputs have a significant positive share but the resulting increase in output is less proportional than the increase in the two inputs. Social capital, experience, and education do not affect industrial performance. To increase input productivity and production efficiency, it is necessary to apply more effective production techniques and technologies to produce quality products so that the selling price can be higher. Additionally, it is required to enhance the sap's quality through its extraction methods and the regrowth of high-yielding coconut tree varieties. From the institutional aspect, the development of this industry requires stronger partnerships with related parties such as local governments, exporting companies, cooperatives, and universities through research and development.

• 한국환경농학회지
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.204-213
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• 2020

BACKGROUND: Since the number of crops cultivated in reclaimed land is huge, it is very difficult to quantify the total crop production. Therefore, a non-destructive method for predicting crop production is needed. Salt tolerant root vegetables such as red beets and sugar beet are suitable for cultivation in reclaimed land. If their underground biomass can be predicted, it helps to estimate crop productivity. Objectives of this study are to investigate maximum leaf length and weight of red beet, sugar beet, and turnips grown in reclaimed land, and to determine optimal model with regression analysis for linear and allometric growth models. METHODS AND RESULTS: Maximum leaf length, width, and root fresh weight of red beets, sugar beets, and turnips were measured. Ten linear models and six allometric growth models were selected for estimation of root fresh weight and non-linear regression analysis was conducted. The allometric growth model, which have a variable multiplied by square of maximum leaf length and maximum leaf width, showed highest R² values of 0.67, 0.70, and 0.49 for red beets, sugar beets, and turnips, respectively. Validation results of the models for red beets and sugar beets showed the R² values of 0.63 and 0.65, respectively. However, the model for turnips showed the R² value of 0.48. The allometric growth model was suitable for estimating the root fresh weight of red beets and sugar beets, but the accuracy for turnips was relatively low. CONCLUSION: The regression models established in this study may be useful to estimate the total production of root vegetables cultivated in reclaimed land, and it will be used as a non-destructive method for prediction of crop information.

• Journal of Plant Biotechnology
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.90-101
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• 2018

Strawberry (Fragaria ${\times}$ ananassa) is a globally-cultivated and popular fruit crop, prized for its flavor and nutritional value. Sweetness, a key determinant of fruit quality, depends on the sugar composition and concentration. We selected eight strawberry cultivars based on the fruit soluble solids content to represent high and low sugar content groups. The average soluble solid content was $13.6^{\circ}Brix$ (Okmae, Geumsil, Aram, and Maehyang) and $2.9^{\circ}Brix$ (Missionary, Camino Real, Portola, and Gilgyung53), for the high and low sugar content groups, respectively. Sucrose was the main sugar in the cultivars with high sugar content, whereas fructose was the main component in the low sugar content cultivars. Fruit starch concentration ranged from $3.247{\pm}0.056$ to $3.850{\pm}0.055g/100g$, with a 12% higher concentration in the high sugar content cultivars. Additionally, we identified 41 sugar metabolism-related genes in Fragaria ${\times}$ ananassa and analyzed the relationship between their transcripts and the sugar accumulation in fruit. FaGPT1, FaTMT1, FaHXK1, FaPHS1, FaINVA-3, and FacxINV2-1 were highly expressed in the high sugar content cultivars, while FapGlcT, FaTMT2-1, FaPHS2-1, FaSUSY1-1, and FaSUSY1-2 were highly expressed in the low sugar content cultivars. In general, a greater number of genes encoding sugar transporters or involved in sugar synthesis were highly expressed in the high sugar content cultivars. Contrarily, genes involved in sugar degradation were preferentially transcribed in the low sugar content cultivars. Although gene expression was not perfectly proportional to sugar content or concentration, our analysis of the genes involved in sugar metabolism and accumulation in strawberries provides a framework for further studies and for the subsequent engineering of sugar metabolism to enhance fruit quality.