• The Korean Journal of Food And Nutrition
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• v.29 no.6
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• pp.849-859
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• 2016

Edible insects have gained recognition worldwide as complementary protein sources. Recently, four edible insects were newly allowed to be used as food materials in Korea: the mealworm (Tenebrio molitor), the cricket (Velarifictorus asperses), the white-spotted flower chaffer beetle larva (Protaetia brevitarsis seulensis), and the rhinoceros beetle larva (Allomyrina dichotoma). In this study, we evaluated the oxidative stabilities of these four edible insects during cold storage. The insects were sacrificed by blanching for 3 minutes in boiling water. The blanched insects were then stored at $4^{\circ}C$ in an incubator for 42 days. The color values, titratable acidity, peroxide values, acid values, TBARS, contents of VBN, and total plate counts of the insects were measured at days 0, 2, 4, 7, 10, 14, 21, 28, 35, and 42, respectively. Blanching decreases oxidative stresses during storage. At day 0, the white-spotted flower chaffer beetle larva showed the highest values for acid value, TBARS, VBN, and microbial counts. Most of the oxidative indicators were significantly changed at day 14 in all four insects, possibly related with the growth on all microbial plates. Based on microbial safety and the oxidative stabilities of lipids and proteins, optimal storage conditions for the cricket, the white-spotted flower chaffer beetle larva, and the rhinoceros beetle larva were 10~14 days at $4^{\circ}C$. Likewise, the mealworm showed rapid oxidation after day 14, but poor qualities were not observed until day 28.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.25 no.4
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• pp.386-390
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• 1993

Addition of starch syrup, table sugar, potato powder, skim milk powder an parched soybean powder to melon flesh was suitable as fermented melon base. The manufacturing process of fermented melon was as follows: Pasteurization for 10 min at $95^{\circ}C$, use of 1% starter culture, fermentation for 12 hours at $35^{\circ}C$ and ripening for 3 days at $8^{\circ}C$. The growth and acid production of Pediococcus acidilactici among several starter cultures were most active for the first 12 hours, but such activities were disappeared during ripening. In the case of Lactobacillus plantarum, the activities were not high during fermentation, which, however, increased during ripening. Throughout the whole manufacturing process, the fermented melon with a mixed culture of P. acidilactici and L. plantarum showed more cell number of each bacterium and higher titratable acidity than that with single cultures. Also P. acidilactici surpressed the growth of L. plantarum during ripening.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.45 no.6
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• pp.889-893
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• 2016

This study was carried out to investigate the physicochemical and fermentation properties of yogurt made from high pressure processing (HPP) treated milk. Raw milk and commercial yogurt starter were used to make yogurt. Raw milk was HPP treated at 350 or 450 MPa (HPP 350 or 450) for 15 min or heat treated at $80^{\circ}C$ for 10 min. The numbers of lactic acid bacteria of the HPP treated group (HPP yogurt) rapidly increased during 2~4 h, whereas there was not significant difference from control (P<0.05). Titratable acidity of all samples increased, and pH decreased during storage from 0.99 to 1.24%, as well as from 4.59 to 4.20, respectively. It is confirmed that these values are in general ranges for yogurt. Control showed higher viscosity than HPP 350. Syneresis was significantly lower than that of the control (P<0.05). Based on the data obtained from the present study, HPP treatment was effective to enhance the quality of yogurt.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.34 no.9
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• pp.1485-1489
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• 2005

The dropwort was fermented by steeping with brown sugar, fructose syrup or oligosaccharide at room temperature for 2 month, and then stored at cold room for 6 months. The dropwort extracts prepared with three different sugars showed more than $50^{\circ}$Brix, below pH 4.0 and about $0.7\%$ titratable acidity. The dropwort extract with brown sugar showed $1.6{\times}10^6$ viable cell counts and $21.2\%$ reducing sugar. Formation of $CO_2$ gas was superior to the dropwort fermented with brown sugar or oligosaccharide. The dropwort extract with fructose syrup indicated $9.0{\times}10^3$ viable cell counts and $50.1\%$ reducing sugar. Microorganism present in fermented dropwort extract was effectively pasteurized by the addition of $3\%$ citric acid and heat-treatment at $85^{\circ}C$ for 15 min, resulting in the less production of $CO_2$ gas. The dropwort extracts prepared with brownsugar, fructose syrup or oligosaccharide was suitable for the standardization that required for plant extract in Korea Food Codex.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.50 no.2
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• pp.179-185
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• 2018

In this study, the optimal fermenting conditions of sugar extracts of Artemisia annua L. (Aa), Houttuynia cordata Thunb (Hc), and Saururus chinensis Baill (Sc) were determined to develop fermented beverages. The sugar extracts ($50{\pm}5^{\circ}Bx$) were diluted to 10, 15, and $20^{\circ}Bx$, and fermented with 2% (v/v) of Lactobacillus plantarum DK119 ($5{\times}10^9CFU/mL$) at $37^{\circ}C$ for 4 days. According to the lactic acid bacteria population, pH, titratable acidity, and reducing sugar content, $20^{\circ}Bx$ for Aa, $10^{\circ}Bx$ for Hc and $15^{\circ}Bx$ for Sc were the maximum concentrations for the fermentation. There were no changes in total polyphenol content in the extracts of Aa, Hc, and Sc, whereas the radical scavenging activity and ferric reducing antioxidant power were increased during the fermentation. Lactic acid fermentation resulted in improvement of sensory evaluation scores on unfavorable plant taste and overall acceptability of the sugar extracts of medicinal plants.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.17 no.3
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• pp.213-218
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• 1985

As a way of improving the texture and flavor of soybean cheese, whey-say cheeses were made by coprecipitation of various mixtures of whey, whey powder, soy milk and soy protein powder, and mixed culture of str. lactis, str. cremoris and rennet were added, then the cheeses were cured at $15^{\circ}C$ for up to 10 weeks. Physicochemical characteristics of the cheese were investigated by analyzing pH, titratable acidity(TA), water soluble nitrogen, 10% TCA soluble nitrogen, amino acid composition, beany flavor, color and hardness. The pH of whey-soy cheeses during ripening changed from 5.3 to 4.2 after 5 or 6 weeks and maintained that value while that of soybean cheese maintained a higher pH value. TA of whey-soy milk cheeses was gradually increased to the value of 0.4-0.45 after 8 weeks, but that of soybean cheese reached only 0.2 after the same period. Water soluble and 10% TCA soluble-nitrogen increased steadily during ripening. Hardness of the whey-soy milk cheeses reached maximum after three weeks of ripening and greatest at those made from 3 : 1 mixture of whey and soy milk and that from soymilk. Color of the whey-soy milk chesses was lighter than that of soybean cheese. The bean flavor of soybean cheese was strong and persistent for the whole ripening period. Acid flavor was dominant in the whey-so milk cheese and masked the beany flavor partially.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.41 no.2
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• pp.186-190
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• 2009

Four different mixing ratios of Rose rugosa Thun and Vitis amurensis (Moru) were prepared. These included Rose rugosa Thun two vs. Moru one (Moru 33), Rose rugosa Thun one vs. Moru two (Moru 67), Rose rugosa Thun one vs. Moru five (Moru 83), and Moru (Moru 100). Their physiochemical changes were investigated during 28 days of fermentation followed by aging. The final brix, pH, and total titratable acidity values of the four experiments were in the following ranges: 6.0-8.2$^{\circ}$Bx, 3.87-4.03, and 0.94-1.18%, respectively. Final ethanol contents were 6.5% in Moru 33, 11.8% in Moru 67, 11.1% in Moru 83, and 11.4% in Moru 100. As the amount of Rose rugosa Thun increased, anthocyanin content, color intensity, organic acid, and free amino acid concentrations were reduced. These findings demonstrate that the supplementation of Rose rugosa Thun to Moru prior to alcohol fermentation may help change the acidity, colour, and taste in the final product.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.45 no.4
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• pp.451-459
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• 2013

Korean black raspberry fruits (bokbunja) were collected from 11 different producing regions, and commercial black raspberry wines were obtained from 24 manufacturers. Samples were analyzed for soluble solids, titratable acidity, pH, reducing sugar content, hunter color values, intensity, hue, total phenolic content, and organic acids. The fruit samples showed similar pH levels (3.43-3.52), but significantly differed in total acidity levels (9.98-16.2 g/L). The predominant organic acids in the fruit samples were citric acids (1.39-5.63 mg/mL) and succinic acids (0.25-6.53 mg/mL). Among the samples, black raspberry fruits from Goksung and Nonsan showed the lowest levels of total phenolic content, and the lowest values in intensity. The fruits from Jeongeup and Sunchang showed higher levels of phenolic content, soluble solids, and intensity. Some wine samples, including BH, KO, SR, and SE, showed overall high levels of phenolic content, organic acids like citric and succinic acid, and color values such as $a^*$, $b^*$, and intensity. Other wine samples, including DW, SC, GJ, and NB, were high in acetic acid, color values like $L^*$, and hue.

• Food Science and Preservation
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• v.20 no.4
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• pp.518-523
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• 2013

This study was performed in order to evaluate the quality properties of Kimchi containing 0%, 10%, 20%, and 30% of oriental melon peel parts. The Kimchi was fermented for 28 days at a temperature of $15^{\circ}C$. The pH, titratable acidity, total microbial counts, and lactic acid counts were measured, and the sensory characteristics including taste, color, chewiness, and overall acceptability were evaluated. During the 28 days of fermentation, the pH dramatically decreased between the 7th and 21st day of the fermentation period, and maintained thereafter in control (0%). However, the pH in peel-added groups slightly increased up to the 14th day and decreased up to the 21st day with 4.13~4.41. The total microbial counts in control were significantly higher than those in the peel-added groups. This trend was maintained throughout the fermentation period. A similar trend was found in the lactic acid microbial counts throughout the fermentation period. During the sensory analysis, the values of taste were significantly higher in the 20% and 30% peel-added Kimchi, while the chewiness and overall acceptability were significantly higher in the 20% peel-added Kimchi than those in control. This study showed an improvement in the storage period of Kimchi products with 20% of oriental melon peel, as well as the possibility of a commercial Kimchi manufacture.

• Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology
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• v.21 no.2
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• pp.81-87
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• 2003

This study was conducted to correlate the quality depending upon sensory evaluation of ESL(extended shelf life) and non-ESL milk during the shelf life. The most important quality assurance is sensory evaluation for dairy products. ESL and non-ESL milk were stored at $5^{\circ}C$ and $10^{\circ}C$ for 14 days. In order to compare physicochemical and sensory properties, pH, TA(titratable acidity), protein, fat, lactose, FFA(free fatty acid), and other organoleptic characteristics were measured. The results showed that physicochemical properties were not significantly changed during storage. On the other hand, the freshness was affected by storage conditions. The most freshness depending upon sensory evaluation was monitored at 5 days storage. Descriptive and acceptability analysis showed that more acceptable milk was ESL milk than non-ESL milk because of off-flavor and after taste of non-ESL milk. According to these results, it was shown that the freshness of milk products depends on sensory. And ESL milk was fresher than non-ESL milk after storage.