In this study the effect of rice addition on the quality of beer was investigated. Pilot-scale brews were performed with addition ratios of 10, 20, 30, and 40% of brown rice (Oryza sativa L. cv. Hangaru) which were compared with 100% malt beer and commercial beers in terms of quality. Alcohol content of beer was between 3.93 to 4.40%. The total sugar content increased when the rice percent was increased. The pH range of beer were 4.32 and 4.60, which were no significant differences found among by the rate of rice added. Total acidity and amino-acidity decreased corresponding to increasing percent of rice, on the other hand, lightness of beer was increased the increase in percent of rice, while redness and yellowness of beer were decreased. The study demonstrated that the increases of rice addition in beer provided some positive effects on beer quality by decreasing bitterness where as improving beer color.

Rice flours from five rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties with different amylose content were prepared by both wet and dry milling processes. The moisture content of wet-milled rice flours (WMR) was approximately three-times higher than that of dry-milled rice flours (DMR). Water absorption index (WAI), water solubility index (WSI), and swelling power (SP) increased in proportion to temperature. The WAI, WSI and SP values of DMR were higher than those of WMR. Baeokchal (BOC), which is a waxy rice cultivar, had a significantly high WSI value. Pasting properties of DMR, except for the BOC cultivar, resulted in an increase in peak, trough, final, and setback viscosities. The levels of resistant starch in four cultivars, except for Dodamssal (DDS), were under 1%, irrespective of the milling process, whereas the resistant starch contents of DMR and WMR in DDS were 9.18% and 6.27%, respectively. In vitro digestibility of WMR was higher than that of DMR, and the estimated glycemic index of the rice flour varieties ranged from 57.6 to 81.3. Damaged starch content of WMR was less than that of DMR; in addition, a negative correlation was observed between the amylose and damaged starch contents of WMR. These results suggest that the properties of rice flour vary depending on the milling method and flour variety, and could be a reference for selecting the appropriate processing method.

Germinated brown rice (GBR) has received considerable attention over the last decade as a means of enhancing the nutritional value and health-promoting functions of rice. The effect of germination on the physicochemical and textural properties of brown rice (BR) was investigated in different rice varieties (Samkwang, Misomi, Chindeul, and Hyeonpum). Cooking properties, such as water absorption, expanded volume, and soluble solids were significantly increased by germination in all rice varieties. Textural properties (hardness, toughness, adhesiveness, and stickiness) of cooked samples were determined using a texture analyzer. Hardness and toughness were decreased by germination, whereas stickiness and adhesiveness increased significantly. These results revealed that germination leads to improvements in the cooking and eating properties of BR. In Rapid Visco Analyzer (RVA), significant reductions were observed for peak viscosity, break down, set back, and final viscosity after germination. Although the amylose content of Misomi was slightly decreased by germination, that of other varieties increased significantly. Germination induced no noticeable change in the average chain length of amylopectin in Misomi, Chindeul and Hyeonpum, but led to a significant increase in Samkwang.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of rice cultivars (Hangaru, Seolgaeng, Dasan-1 and Anda) on the quality characteristics of rice beer. Hangaru and Seolgaeng which are soft rice varieties, had moisture contents that were 14.48% and 14.62% higher than those of Dasan-1 and Anda, respectively. Dasan-1 and Anda showed higher protein contents than those of the other two varieties. The amylose content of Hangaru was found to be 17.71% lower than that of the other varieties, whereas the reducing sugar content of Hangaru and Seolgaeng was higher than that of Dasan-1 and Anda. Hardness measurements for Hangaru and Seolgaeng were lower than those for Dasan-1 and Anda. Measurements of the alcohol content, pH and color of beers brewed using these rice cultivars revealed no significant difference among the cultivars. However, measurement results for bitterness showed that beers brewed with Hangaru and Seolgaeng had lower bitterness than did the beers brewed with Dasan-1 and Anda. The results of this study indicate that Hangaru and Seolgaeng can be considered as cultivars with brewing qualities suitable for rice beer.

This study was carried out to compare the cooking and antioxidant characteristics of rice containing varying amounts of glutinous rice and cooked by two methods. Rice containing glutinous rice was cooked by general and high-pressure cooking methods with and without fermented alcohol. Pasting characteristics of cooked rice were decreased with increasing amounts of glutinous rice. The water binding capacity and swelling power were significantly decreased with increasing amounts of glutinous rice; however, water solubility indices were significantly increased. Palatability characteristics of cooked rice containing glutinous rice were similar to those of cooked rice without glutinous rice. Total polyphenol contents of cooked rice containing glutinous rice and fermented alcohol were quite different, but this difference was not significant. Total flavonoid contents were increased with increasing amounts of glutinous rice. Total flavonoid content by general cooking method for rice containing 20% glutinous rice and fermented alcohol was 23.20 ± 0.61 μg CE/g. DPPH radical-scavenging activities for samples with and without glutinous rice were 2.97–5.19 and 3.19–5.45 mg TE/100 g, respectively. ABTS radical-scavenging activity by high-pressure cooking method for rice containing 20% glutinous rice and fermented alcohol was 19.48 ± 0.63 mg TE/100 g. In this study, cooking and antioxidant characteristics of cooked rice containing glutinous rice generated data useful for manufacturing processed products.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the mechanical quality of cultivars that could potentially be used to processed cooked rice. Proximate composition, amylose content, cooking quality, and the Toyo value, were higher in Jungsaenggold than in the other cultivars. The results showed that the crude protein contents of the rice cultivars were between 4.60 and 6.59%. The amylose content was the highest in the Haedam cultivar (21.36%), but was the lowest in the Jungsaenggold cultivar (17.11%). Cooking quality was the highest in the Haiami and Jungsaenggold cultivar. Texture analyzer test showed that Ilpum had the lowest hardness and highest stickiness. Significant differences in the palatability characteristics (Toyo results for glossiness quality) of the rice flour were recorded using a Toyo Meter Analyzer. Ilpum, Samkwang, Haiami and Jungsaenggold had low amylose contents and the highest Toyo values. Thus, the results of this study suggested that Jungsaenggold can be effectively used to produce processed cooked rice.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of barley cultivars (Saessalbori, Saechalssalbori and Huinchalssalbori) and different milling recovery (95%, 85% and 75%) on quality characteristics of barley Makgeolli. The content of moisture, ash, crude protein, and crude fat in barley seeds were reduced with decreasing milling recovery. The qualities of barley Makgeolli were also significantly affected by the milling recovery. Decreasing milling recovery of all cultivars resulted to increase in total sugar content and reducing sugar content but decrease in pH while alcohol content and total acidity were not significantly affected. Moreover, the lightness and yellowness of barley Makgeolli increased by milling while its redness decreased. The sensory evaluation showed that the consumer preference for barley Makgeolli increased at the lowest milling recovery (75%). The results of this study suggest that the milling recovery and cultivar of barley were important factors to improve the taste and color of barley Makgeolli.

The objective of this study was to evaluate quality properties, including amylopectin content, and texture analysis of brown rice and germinated brown rice cultivars in Korea for rice processing products. The amylopectin short chain content of germinated brown rice was significantly higher than that of brown rice. Texture analysis test showed that germinated brown rice Jinbo had the lowest hardness and toughness as well as and highest stickiness and adhesiveness. The correlation between degree of polymerization of amylopectin and texture analysis was also evaluated. In particular, germinated brown rice, short-chain amylopectin showed a negative correlation with hardness and toughness, whereas long-chain amylopectin showed a positive correlation with hardness, toughness, and adhesiveness. These results indicate that there is a relationship between degree of polymerization and texture analysis.

The purpose of this study was to perform a functional components analysis and investigate the physical properties of powders made from the stems or fruit of freeze-dried Cheonnyuncho cactus (Opuntia humifusa). The functional components analysis showed that the stem and fruit powders han vitamin C levels of 42.14 mg and 105.21 mg, respectively. The stems powder contained more lutein than the fruit powder. The fruit powder contained more vitamin C than the stem powder. The SDF (soluble dietary fiber) and IDF (insoluble dietary fiber) in the stem powder were 45.24% and 22.15%, respectively, which were higher then the values for the fruit powder. The stem and fruit powders contained 19.30 mg/g and 25.10 mg/g of crude saponin, respectively. The pH of the stem and fruit powders was 5.34 and 5.07, respectively, both indicating low acidity. The L, a and b values of the stem powder color were 78.28, –3.71, and 19.19, respectively. The L, a and b values of the fruit powder color were 55.56, 24.84, and –3.18, respectively. The stems powder had a higher bulk density, water holding capacity, and swelling power than those of the fruit powder, but water-retaining capacity of the stem powder was lower than that of the fruit powder. In addition, the stems powder had a higher viscous material content and water uptake compared to the fruit powder. Based on the above results, we determined that Cheonnyuncho (Opuntia humifusa) powder had potentially useful functional components and physical properties.

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.

유용 양조용 효모를 선정하기 위해, 효모의 알코올 생성능을 조사한 결과, Y268 효모가 알코올 생성능이 가장 높았으며 그 중, 0.3% 접종한 효모를 최종 선정하여 사용하였다. 2종류의 양조용 곰팡이(A. luchuensis 34-1, Lich. ramose CN042)와 2종류의 쌀 품종(추청미, 한아름)으로 제조한 4종류 쌀누룩의 특성을 분석한 결과, 쌀 품종에 관계없이 A. luchuensis 34-1 균주의 이화학적 특성이 우수하였고, 균주별 및 쌀 품종별로 제조된 4종류 누룩의 유기산과 유리아미노산을 분석한 결과에서 주요 유기산은 citric acid와 malic acid로 분석되었다. 유리 아미노산은 각각 25~28개로 구성되어 있으며, 균주별과 쌀 품종별에 따라 차이를 보였다. 균주별로 제조한 쌀누룩의 배합비율을 달리하여 4가지 조합(A. luchuensis 34-1: Lich. ramose CN042=1:0, 0:1, 1:1, 1:3)과 2종류 쌀 품종으로 빚은 탁주의 발효기간에 따른 특성을 분석한 결과, 누룩의 배합비율과 쌀 품종에 따라 이화학적 특성 차이를 보였고, 알코올 함량은 발효 6일째 16%로 가장 높았다. 제조한 탁주의 유기산과 유리 아미노산 분석 결과, 전체 7종류 이상의 유기산이 검출되었으며, 주요 유리 아미노산은 arginine, citrulline이었고, 누룩의 배합비율과 쌀 품종에 따라 차이가 있었다. 탁주의 관능특성을 비교한 결과, 전반적인 기호도는A. luchuensis 34-1 누룩의 함량이 높을수록 높은 기호도를 보였고, 누룩 배합비율별로 비교했을 때는 쌀 품종에 관계없이 1:1 비율로 제조한 탁주가, 쌀 품종별로 비교했을 때는 한아름으로 제조한 탁주의 선호도가 더 우수한 것으로 나타났다.

수집한 장류 시료에서 분리한 균주들을 CMC를 함유하는 배지에 접종하여 섬유소 분해 활성이 우수한 4-1 균주를 선발하였다. 4-1 균주의 16S rRNA 염기서열을 분석한 결과, B. subtilis로 동정되었다. B. subtilis 4-1의 효소생산을 위한 최적 배양조건은 탄소원으로 1.0% soluble starch와 질소원으로 0.1% yeast extract를 첨가하여 45℃에서 24시간 배양하였을 때로 나타났다. 최적 배양 pH를 조사한 결과, pH 5.0～9.0에서 cellulase 효소활성이 높았다. B. subtilis 4-1의 조효소 특성은 효소반응의 최적 pH가 pH 9.0, 반응온도는 60℃에서 효소활성이 가장 높았으며, 20～90℃ 온도에서 60분간 열처리시 효소 활성이 80%이상 유지되었다. 따라서 B. subtilis 4-1에 의해 생산되는 cellulase는 내알칼리성 효소로 추정되며, 높은 열에도 안정한 것으로 나타났다. B. subtilis 4-1이 생산하는 cellulase는 CMC에 가장 높은 효소활성을 나타내었으며 avicel과 pNPG에서도 활성을 보여 복합효소로 생각된다.

We investigated the quality characteristics of brewing brown rice vinegar through a traditional static fermentation process. Accordingly, we decided to compare the physicochemical characteristics of brewing vinegar at different temperatures and filtration methods. In four to five weeks’ time, the acetic acid fermentation exhibited the highest titratable acidity and then it eventually decreased. The titratable acidity was affected by the filtration method. It was revealed that the titratable acidity was higher in the forced filtration than the traditional filtration method. Various organic acids were detected in order to initialize the fermentation stage and as the fermentation progressed, only the acetic acid could be detected. The total free amino acid content was higher at a temperature of 30℃ than at 20℃. Moreover, the free amino acid content was dependent on the acetate content during the acetic fermentation process. The main bioactive substance of the γ-aminobutyric acid content was more than twice at a fermentation temperature of 30℃ compared to the fermentation temperature of 20℃. Furthermore, the total amino acid and essential amino acid content at a temperature of 30℃ was excellent. The quality of the brown rice vinegar via forced filtration method at a temperature of 30℃ was the most excellent. Based on these results, the fermentation temperature and the use of nuruks (fermenting agent) affected the quality of the brown rice vinegar, and an appropriate method to consider its purpose is required.