A novel L. harbinensis VF was isolated from fermented vinegar and identified through biochemical characteristics and 16S rRNA sequencing analysis. Characteristics of probiotics were studied for acid and bile salt tolerances, hemolytic activity, antibiotic resistance, antimicrobial activity, cell surface hydrophobicity, and aggregation. The survival rates of the isolate were maintained at 68.9% and 95.6% after 3 h incubation at pH 2.0 and 2.5 and were over 74% at bile salt concentrations of 0.3% and 0.5%. The hemolytic activity was confirmed to be -hemolysis. The isolate showed broad antibiotics-resistance in over 12 antibiotics except for trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, compared to L. plantarum (KCTC 3108), used as control, and previously reported L. harbinensis. Antimicrobial activity was confirmed against pathogens, B. cereus, E. coli O157:H7, L. monocytogenes, and S. typhimurium, except S. aureus, and it was attributed to produced organic acids (low pH). The hydrophobicity for xylene and chloroform were 16.7% and 20.4%, respectively, lower than those of L. plantarum (41.2% & 49.9%). The auto-aggregation and coaggregation with pathogens were 83.8% and 49.2-87.6% at 24 h incubation, respectively, higher than those of L. plantarum. From this study, L. harbinensis VF is likely to be used as a probiotic strain and is a strong candidate for commercial application.

In this study, we developed vinegar depending on the quantity consumed and type of peeled and unpeeled roots of Platycodon grandiflorum (PG) using Acetobacter pasteurianus A11-2, analyzed vinegar samples using colorimeter and HPLC for 15 days to assess the characteristics on quality, and evaluated their antioxidant activity using 1,1-diphenyl-2-picry1 hydrazy1 (DPPH) and 2.2’-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) (ABTS) radical scavenging activities. The major result in PG vinegar was the high acidity of 6.39~6.74% and alcohol was totally converted on the 15th day of fermentation. When we fermented vinegar from peeled roots of 8% PG with a starter culture, we observed high contents of acetic acid, platycodin D, and total polyphenol and high antioxidant activity. Moreover, the vinegar fermented using 8% peeled roots of PG had the high intensity on umami and sour taste and low salty, bitter, and astringent tastes. Consequently, we could develop the PG vinegar with quality and functional characteristics from 8% peeled roots and A. pasteurianus A11-2.

Vinegar is a widely used acidic seasoning and can be manufactured using a variety of methods and basic materials such as grains, wheat, and fruits. It was produced through an acetic acid fermentation process carried out by acetic acid bacteria. These bacteria not only produce a variety of metabolic compounds but also alter the acidity and flavor of the product. Some vinegar also contains antioxidants, antineoplastic compounds, and other bio-metabolites, which can have a beneficial effect on health. This study was conducted to investigate the quality of fermentation black rice vinegar produced by fermented Omija (Schizandra chinensis Bail.) extract for improving vinegar’s preference. The total polyphenol content and DPPH scavenging activity of the vinegar created with fermented Omija extract were 317.5 ㎍/㎖ and 84.6%, respectively. But, the vinegar without Omija extract was 239.3 ㎍/㎖ and 72.5%, respectively. Glucose content of the vinegar added with the extract was 3.55∼4.17%, fructose content was 2.23∼2.71%, citric acid content was 4.23∼5.38% and malic acid content was 0.27∼0.62%. Glucose, fructose, citric acid and malic acid contents of the black rice vinegar added with the extract were higher than those of the vinegar without the Omija extract. The content of essential free amino acids in the vinegar added with the extract was 32.8∼42.7 mg% and GABA content was 0.45∼1.72 mg%. The vinegar with the fermented extract showed antimicrobial activity against Escherichia. coli, Bacillus subtilis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

This study aimed to provide volatile flavor compounds of three onion products through thermal process and alcohol fermentation, to meet the quality standard of onion products. The identified components of onion extracts (OE) included 49 (18 sulfur-containing compounds, 5 alcohols, 8 acids, 3 ketones, 4 esters, 4 aromatic compounds, 2 aldehydes, 1 pyrazines and 4 miscellaneous compounds), and 55 (17 sulfur-containing compounds, 15 alcohols, 5 acids, 11 ketones, 3 aromatic compounds, 2 aldehydes and 1 pyrazine) in autoclave-sterilized onion extracts (SOE); and 69 (10 sulfur-containing compounds, 27 alcohols, 11 acids, 11 ketones, 6 esters, 1 aromatic compound and 3 pyrazines) in onion wine (OW), respectively. Among the major flavor classes, sulfur-containing compounds (36.8%), acids (31.3%) and aldehydes (13.6%) in OE were changed to alcohols (46.5%) and ketones (27.3%) in SOE whereas, alcohols (56.3%) and acids (26.6%) in OW. Moreover, 1,3-butanediol, 2,3-butanediol, and 3-hydroxy-2-butanone were highly detected in SOE whereas, acetic acid, 3-methylbutanol, 2-phenylethanol and 1,2,3-propanetriol in OW.

Commercialized production of onion vinegar, which has biological activities formed through alcohol and acetic acid fermentation, requires standardization. The objective of this study was to determine optimal conditions of sugar contents (11~15 °Brix) and agitation rate (100~300 rpm) of fermenter in the alcohol-acetic fermentation for producing onion vinegar. The alcohol and total acidity contents increased, whereas contents of total sugars decreased during alcohol fermentation. Contents of alcohol of 13 and 15 °Brix reactants were about 8% in 36 hr and total acidities of all samples were below 0.2% in 60 hr. During acetic fermentation, total acidity increased with highest value at 9 days (3.2% in 100 rpm), 10 days (4.1% in 200 rpm) and 8 days (4.3% in 300 rpm), respectively. From these results, sugar contents (13 °Brix) were measured for alcohol fermentation and agitation rate (300 rpm) for fast fermentation method of vinegar. The contents of total phenols, flavonoids and quercetin in onion vinegar were 33.3 mg/100 g, 3.0 mg/100 g and 2.0 mg/100 g, respectively. Onion vinegar showed an antimicrobial activity against Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella typhimurium, Escherichia coli and Enterobacter aerogenes. Antioxidant effect of onion vinegar was 26.23% in DPPH radical inhibition and 58.58% in superoxide dismutase like activity, respectively. Fibrinolytic activity was 1.51 plasmin unit/mL in onion vinegar. In conclusion, onion vinegar processed by alcohol and acetic fermentation had nutritional values and potential biological activities.

This study was carried out to investigate the quality characteristics of vinegars containing jaceosidin and eupatilin using Artemisia argyi H. ethanol extract (AEE). 10% malt extract (ME) and water extract of Artemisia argyi H. (AWE) were also prepared for vinegar production. Three kinds of materials were mixed in the same amount to prepare vinegar as follows; CO (ME, water, 18% edible ethanol), SE (ME, water, and AEE), SW (ME, AWE, and 18% edible ethanol) and SM (ME, AWE, AEE). All samples were fermented by Acetobacter pasteurianus A8 at 30℃ for 25 days and analyzed at 10, 15, 20 and 25 days. The pH decreased significantly during the fermentation. pH was lower in SE and SM than CO and SW. The acidity increased significantly during the fermentation, and was highest in SM (4.44%) at 25 days of fermentation. The concentration of acetic acid was higher than other organic acids for all vinegars. Jaceosidin and eupatilin were not detected in both CO and SW, but both were detected in the SE and SM. At 25 days of fermentation, jaceosidin and eupatilin concentrations in SE and SM were 6.49-6.88 mg/kg and 2.23-2.24 mg/kg, respectively. From these results, we confirmed that production of vinegar containing jaceosidin, eupatilin and phenolic compounds can be prepared by using Artemisia argyi H. edible ethanol extract.

본 연구는 초산균 종류에 따른 무독화 옻 추출물을 첨가 한 식초의 품질 특성을 비교하였다. 초산균 종류에 따라 pH와 적정 산도는 약간의 차이를 보였으며, A. pasteurianus 로 발효한 옻식초가 가장 빠른 pH 감소와 산도의 증가를 보였다. A. malorum, Glu. entanii로 발효한 옻식초 순으로 pH와 산도의 변화를 보였으며 초산균 3종 모두 초산 발효에 적합한 것으로 나타났다. 초산 수율은 78.6%, 85.3%, 85.9% 로A. malorum, Glu. entanii 초산균이 높게 나타났다. 초산균 종류에 따른 무독화 옻식초의 유기산은 oxalic acid, malic acid, acetic acid, succinic acid, fumaric acid 5종이 검출되었 으며, 유기산 함량은 69.84~73.83 mg/mL로 검출되었다. 초 산균에 따른 무독화 옻식초의 유리 아미노산 함량은 2,202.70~2,322.71 μg/mL로 큰 차이를 보이지 않았으며, arginine과 alanine이 주요 유리 아미노산으로 분석되었다. 전자코 분석 결과, 초산균에 따른 무독화 옻식초는 뚜렷한 향기패턴의 차이를 나타내었다. 기호도 평가는 초산균 종 류에 따른 무독화 옻식초의 색상과 맛은 초산균에 따른 차이가 없는 것으로 나타났으나, 향과 전반적인 기호도에 서A. malorum V5-7로 발효한 옻식초가 높은 점수를 받았다.

The quality characteristics of black garlic vinegar produced by acetic acid fermentation were analyzed over a 25 day period. Black garlic vinegar was produced using black garlic 3, 6, 9 and 12 folds with water, and initial alcohol concentrations of 6~12%. The pH values of the vinegar samples were in range of 3.85~4.46 after 25 days fermentation, and the sugar contents were highest after 9 days of fermentation (12.00~13.50 °Brix). The total polyphenol concents of vinegars were in the range of 20.65~52.04 mg/100 mL 25 days fermentation. Pyrogallol and vanillic acid were detected in the completely fermented vinegars, and their contents increased with black garlic content. Five organic acids (lactic acid, acetic acid, citric acid, succinic acid and propionic acid) were detected after 25 days of fermentation, with the total amount of organic acids being 5,327.34~6,307.64 mg/100 mL, and the total abetic acid contents beging the highest of the organic acids at 4208.90~5,570.29 mg/100 mL. After 25 days of fermentation, the total minerals contents were higher, and depending on the quantity of black garlic added. Of the minerals, the of potassium content was the highest (366.23~1,619.67 mg/L).

본 연구에서는 옻의 활용과 부가가치 증대를 위해 우루 시올 성분이 제거된 무독화 옻 추출물을 첨가한 식초제조 조건 및 품질 특성을 조사하였다. 종초 접종량을 달리하여 무독화 옻 추출물 첨가한 식초의 초산 발효에서는 발효 후반 종초 접종량에 따른 산도는 4.8~4.9%로 차이가 나타나 지 않았다. 초기 알코올 농도에 따른 초산 발효에서는 초기 알코올 농도가 높을수록 산도가 높은 경향을 나타내었으 며, 초산 수율은 82.8%, 84.4%, 77.7% 및 69.5%로, 초기 알코올 농도 6% 시험구에서 가장 높았으며, 알코올 8% 시험구에서 낮은 것으로 나타났다. 무독화 옻 추출물 농도 에 따른 초산 발효에서는 옻 추출물 첨가한 식초의 산도는 5.3~5.9%로 무첨가 식초의 산도 5.5%에 비해 0.4% 높았으 며, 옻 추출물 농도에 따른 차이는 크지 않았다. 무독화 옻 추출물 농도에 따른 갈색도는 무첨가 식초가 옻 추출물 첨가 식초보다 갈색의 정도가 높았으며 색도는 옻 추출물 2% 첨가 식초의 명도가 가장 높게 나타났다. 무독화 옻 추출물 농도에 따른 주요 유기산은 acetic acid로 분석되었 으며 함량은 53.3~65.8 mg/mL의 범위를 나타내었다. 무독 화 옻식초의 주요 아미노산은 arginine(190.3~333.3 μg/mL), proline(125.6~290.8 μg/mL), alanine(126.1~270.9 μg/mL), glutamic acid(159.0~262.4 μg/mL)이며, 무첨가 식초에 비해 높은 유리 아미노산은 alanine과 glutamic acid로 나타났다.

꾸지뽕 열매의 부가가치를 증대하기 위해 꾸지뽕 발효식 초를 제조하고 그의 발효조건을 확립하였다. 전통발효식품 으로부터 초산내성, 초산 고생산능, ethanol 내성 및 아황산 내성이 우수한 49종의 초산 균주를 분리하였고, 16S rRNA 유전자 염기서열의 해독 결과, Acetobacter indonesiensis, A. cerevisiae, A. orientalis, A. tropicalis, A. fabarum, A. pasteurianus 및 A. syzygii으로 동정되었다. 이들 중 GRAS 균주인 A. pasteurianus SCMA5와 SCMA6를 발효 균주로 최종 선정하였다. 최적 발효는 꾸지뽕 열매 함량이 40%(v/v)인 즙액과 5%(v/v) ethanol을 첨가하여 25℃에서 72시간 발효가 가장 적절하였다. 관능평가 결과, SCMA06 균주를 적용한 발효액의 선호도가 SCMA05 균주를 적용한 발효액보다 높았다. SCMA06 균주를 사용한 발효식초에서 항산화 능력을 측정하는 DPPH 라디컬 소거활성의 경우 대조구에 비해 53.02±0.78%이상 높게 나타났고, 항당뇨 능력을 측정하는 AGI활성은 발효 72시간에 91.40±2.43% 저해능을 보여 시판중인 acarbose보다 활성이 높았다. 이번 연구는 꾸지뽕 열매를 활용한 발효식초 제조를 위한 산업화 연구에 기여할 수 있을 것이다.

식초 제조용 종초 선발을 위해 다양한 초산균을 분리한 후, 그들의 발효특성 분석하여 종초 가능성을 검토하였다. 수집된 식초 시료에서 분리된 균주의 16S rRNA 염기서열을 분석한 결과, A. pasteurianus, A. malorum, Ga. entanii, Ga. intermedius, Ga. xylinus로 동정되었다. 식초 제조용 초산균의 발효특성을 분석한 결과, 초산의 과산화능은 모든 시험 균주에서 음성으로 나타나 과산화를 보이지 않았으며, 초산 내성은 Gluconacetobacter 속 균주만 관찰되었다. pH 내성은A. malorum V5-7 균주가 가장 높았다. 식초 품질에 해로운 영향을 주는 섬유질상의 세포외 다당체인 콜로이드 생성 균주는 Ga. intermedius V11-5, Ga. xylinus V8-1 균주로 나타났다. 초산 생성능은 A. malorum V5-7, A. pasteurianus Gam2, Ga. intermedius V11-5에서 가장 높은 산 생성능을 나타내었다. 본 연구에서는 종초용 초산균의 발효 특성 연구를 통해 국내 발효 식초의 품질 향상을 기대한다.

This study was carried out to compare the physicochemical characteristics of vinegars fermented from cereal crops such as glutinous and nonglutinous foxtail millet, proso millet, sorghum and adlay, and Incalgyun. The crude protein, minerals and P2O5 contents of vinegars fermented from cereal crops and Incalgyun were higher than circulation brown rice vinegar. Brix degree, turbidity and pH of vinegar fermented from cereal crops and Incalgyun were higher, and total acidity was lower than circulation brown rice vinegar. The glucose content of circulation brown rice vinegar was 4.89 mg/mL, and vinegars fermented from cereal crops were 0.00-5.62 mg/mL. The total organic acid content of circulation brown rice vinegar was 41.92 mg/mL, and vinegars fermented from cereal crops were 12.14-42.31 mg/mL. The major organic acids were acetic acid, succinic acid and citric acid. The total polyphenol content of circulation brown rice vinegar was 0.023 mg/mL, vinegars fermented from cereal crops were 0.286-0.413 mg/mL, and vinegars fermented from cereal crops and Incalgyun were 0.266-0.396 mg/mL. The ABTS and DPPH radical scavenging activities of vinegars fermented from cereal crops were higher than circulation brown rice vinegar.

본 연구는 국내에서 주정첨가 유무에 따라 발효된 시판 현미식초의 이화학적 품질특성을 확인하기 위하여 다소비 주정 무첨가 발효 현미식초(3종)과 주정첨가 현미식초(3종)에 대하여 pH, 총 산도, 당도, 환원당, 갈색도, 탁도, 유리당, 유기산 및 유리아미노산 특성을 비교 분석하였다. 시료의 pH와 총 산도는 주정첨가 유무에 따라 큰 차이가 없었다. 당도, 환원당 및 유리당 함량은 주정 첨가 발효 현미식초가 주정 무첨가 발효 현미식초에 비해 높게

양파의 냄새를 줄이고 기능성을 살린 식초의 제조를 위한 기초 연구의 일부로서 양파즙에 보당하여 알콜 발효하는 대신에 알콜 발효 없이 양파즙에 에탄올을 첨가한 양파식초의 제조에서 flavonoid 물질의 함량변화, flavonoids를 강화한 양파식초의 제조방법 및 이들 물질의 초산에 대한 안정성을 조사하였다. 양파즙의 식초발효에서 , 10분 열처리하여 착즙한 양파액에 에탄올을 첨가한 양파식초에서 초산생성량이 높았다. Flavonoids의 함량은