Effects of heating methods (hot-air heating, roasting, and microwave radiation) and kernel characteristics on the expansion of whole grains from different botanical sources have been examined. Waxy brown rice which composed of hard endosperm with tightly adhering pericarps showed explosive expansion during heating. Scanning electron microscopy showed that starch granules in hard endosperm expanded during heating, forming porous internal structure. Meanwhile those in soft endosperm remained intact since moisture vaporized into the void surrounding the granules. Whole wheat which expanded to the least extent during heating showed the formation of large fissures between pericarp and seed coat, indicating improper rigidity of pericarps as well as endosperm texture for puffing. The degree of expansion and microstructure of kernel varied depending on the heating methods applied due to their different heat transfer characteristics. Hot-air heating resulted in the higher extent of expansion than roasting or microwave radiation. Whole grains heated by either roasting or microwave radiation showed not only similar extent of expansion but also internal microstructures, although roasting process created the formation of an agglomerated mass at the domain of endosperm due to the partial gelatinization of starches.

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of combined drying conditions on the quality characteristics of lotus root chips. A combined drying was conducted using the superheated steam (SHS) at 220°C for 6 min, then subsequent contact drying at 150°C for specified times (2, 4 or 6 min) and finally hot air at specified temperatures (50, 60 or 70°C) for 1 hr. Changes in appearance of lotus root chips such as surface color, shrinkage and deformed shape were resulted from the extent of time and temperature of post-drying conditions. Moisture content of lotus root chips decreased with increasing the time and temperature of post-drying process. Surface color of lotus root chips was determined mainly by the contact drying step of a combined drying process. Polyphenol content was influenced by the temperature of hot air rather than the duration of contact drying. Meanwhile hardness of lotus root chips decreased significantly with increasing the duration of contact drying. These results suggested that a combined drying process with appropriate processing conditions could be applicable successfully for the manufacturing of un-fried lotus root chips.

Physicochemical properties of cherry tomato dried using the conventional hot air (HA) and superheated steam (SHS) combined with either HA or far-infrared (FIR) were measured to evaluate the effects of combined drying process on the product quality. Conventional HA drying caused the greater extent of water removal than that of SHS combined with HA or FIR due to comparatively its longer drying time, resulting the lower water activity. Total acidity of cherry tomato produced by combined drying processes was slightly lower than that of conventional HA drying. Application of SHS combined with FIR resulted in higher retention of vitamin C and lycopene content with faster rehydration capacity than those of both conventional HA and SHS with HA drying. These results suggested that SHS combined with FIR would replace the conventional HA drying process successfully in production of dried cherry tomato with appropriate quality characteristics

Physicochemical properties of potato chip treated with superheated steam (SHS) at various temperatures (120, 150, 180, and 220oC) and durations (2, 5, 8, and 10 min) were measured to assess the potential application of SHS in the production of unfried chips. A faster drying rate was obtained at a higher SHS temperature due to a lower degree of water condensation on the surface of the potato chip. A higher temperature of SHS resulted in higher volume shrinkage, indicating the dependency of shrinkage on the volume of water loss. SHS treatment did not cause any significant defects in the appearance of potato chips although pillowing and burnt spots were observed on the surface of the sample processed at 220oC for 10 min. Damaged starch content and Rapid Visco Analyzer profiles showed that partial gelatinization occurred during SHS treatment. Potato chips treated with SHS showed the shrinkage of parenchyma cells, resulting to compressed cell layers at the surface and inside. As treatment proceeded, air cells were formed internally. These results suggested that SHS combined with post drying process would be appropriate in the production of unfried potato chips by reducing drying time without causing any deterioration in quality.

Effects of superheated steam (SHS) temperature (120, 150, 180, 220°C) and time (2, 5, 8, 10 min) on physicochemical properties of garlic chips were examined. Higher the SHS temperature, a faster drying rate was observed due to the lower extent of water condensation on the garlic chip’s surface at the initial stage of treatment. Garlic chips treated at 220°C for 10 min showed the lowest water content and water activity. However appearance of these was inappropriate due to burnt spots on the surface. Scanning electron microscope analysis showed that garlic chips treated at higher SHS temperature showed compressed smooth cell layers at the surface with more compact internal structure due to higher degree of dehydration when compared to chips treated at lower temperature. These results confirmed that SHS could be utilized as an effective drying method for the production of garlic chips. Moreover, it is recommended that SHS treatment combined with other conventional post drying process would result in garlic chips with better quality in terms of color.

Effects of superheated steam (SHS) temperature (120, 150, 180, 220°C) and time (2, 5, 8, 10 min) on product quality attributes of snack-type ginseng chips were studied. Ginseng chips dried at faster rate under a higher SHS temperature. Higher SHS temperature resulted in ginseng chips with lower moisture content and water activity. After SHS treatment, lightness (L values) and redness (a values) of ginseng chips decreased significantly whereas yellowness (b values) of those increased. Although crude saponin content in ginseng chips reduced slightly after SHS treatment, chips treated at 150°C for 5 min had the highest saponin retention among samples. Scanning electron microscope analysis revealed that SHS treatment cause the shrinkage at the surface first, forming compressed cell layers. As treatment proceeded, pores and cavities were formed internally, resulting porous structure. These results suggested that SHS treatment shows great promise in production of snack-type ginseng chips by reducing drying time without any quality deterioratio

The optimization of brown rice replacement ratio and superheated steam (SHS) treatment conditions in production of extruded rice snack for infants were conducted using a response surface methodology. Experiments were designed using a Box-Behnken design with three independent variables (brown rice replacement ratio, SHS temperature, and SHS time) and two response variables (hardness and water uptake). The second order polynomial model showed a satisfactory description of the experimental results. Optimal conditions for extruded snack with the lowest predicted hardness (2.84 kg/cm2) were 15.81% of brown rice replacement with SHS treatment at 279.59oC for 197.40 sec. Meanwhile, optimal conditions for extruded snack with the highest predicted water uptake (384.79%) were 17.18% of brown rice replacement ratio with SHS treatment at 274.52oC for 196.22 sec.

과열증기처리한 백미로 제조한 압출스낵의 물리화학적 특성과 미세구조를 조사하여 과열증기처리 및 과열증기온도(200, 250, 350oC)가 압출스낵의 품질특성에 미치는 영향을 검토하였다. 압출스낵의 이화학적 특성 측정결과, 팽화도는 과열증기처리에 따라 증가하였으나 과열증기온도의 영향은 미미하였다. 압출스낵의 경도는 과열증기처리에 따라, 과열증기온도가 높을수록 감소하였다. 손상전분함량은 과열증기처리에 따라 78.1%에서 80-81%로 다소 증가하였으나 과열증기온도에 따른 손상전분함량의 유의 차는 없었으며, 이로써 과열증기처리가 전분호화에 미치는 영향은 크지 않은 것을 확인하였다. 과열증기처리에 따라 수분흡수지수(WAI)는 유사한 측정치를 나타낸 반면 수분용해지수(WSI)는 비교적 크게 증가하여 과열증기처리가 압출공정에서 전분분자의 저분자화를 증가시키는 것으로 판단되었다. 압출스낵의 수분흡수율은 과열증기처리에 따라 증가하였으며 과열증기온도가 높을수록 수분흡수율은 증가하였다. 압출스낵의 미세구조 관측결과, 압출스낵 내부의 기공 크기와 기공 막 두께는 과열증기처리에 따라 감소하며, 이와 같은 내부구조 변화로 인하여 과열증기처리 압출스낵의 팽화도, 경도 및 수분흡수율 측정결과는 대조구와 상이하였다. 한편 과열증기처리에 따른 압출스낵의 미세구조 변화는 과열증기처리가 쌀의 배유조직 내에 미세한 균열(stress crack)을 발생하고, 미세 균열 내의 공기가 압출과정에 유입되어 보다 많은 핵심이 생성되며, 이로 인하여 다공성이 높아지는 것으로 추정된다.

본 연구에서는 지용성 생리활성 물질인 커큐민의 가용화를 통해 실제 식품에 적용하기 위하여 고압 균질기(microfluidizer)를 이용한 나노크기 입자를 생산하였으며,제조된 나노에멀젼의 입자특성을 검토하였다. 제조된 나노에멀젼의 여러 가지 물리적 특성은 유화제 종류 및 농도,분산상과 연속상의 혼합비율, 고압 균질기의 압력 및 통과횟수의 영향을 받았다. 일반적으로 연속상에서의 유화제농도가 높을수록, 고압 균질기 압력 및 통과횟수가 높을수록 입자크기 및 제타전위 값이 감소하는 경향을 보였으며,입자분산지수 또한 감소되는 양상을 보였다. 여러 조건에서 제조된 나노에멀젼의 저장 기간 동안 입자크기 변화를측정한 결과, 물리적으로 매우 안정한 상태를 유지하였다.따라서, 본 연구를 통해 고압균질기를 이용하여 입자분포가 좁은 커큐민 함유 나노에멀젼을 제조할 수 있었다. 추후 연구에서는 음료와 같은 실제 식품에 적용하고 상업적으로 이용하기 위해서는 열, 냉동, pH, 염 등의 외부환경에 대한 물리화학적 안정성을 검토해야 할 것이다.

본 연구에서는 보리의 취반 적성과 관능성 개선을 위하여 수침처리 및 적외선 가열조건의 영향을 검토하였다. 보리의 수분흡수도는 적외선가열 단독처리 또는 수침과 적외선가열의 병행처리 모두에서 크게 증가하였으며, 취반 후보리의 연화도 또한 증가하였다. 또한 이들 시료를 백미와 혼합하여 취반 후 관능성을 평가한 결과, 식감의 개선에의한 보리의 전체 기호도가 대조구 보다 크게 개선되는 것을 확인하였다. 또한 수침과 적외선가열을 병행 처리하였을 때 적외선가열 단독처리보다 우수한 관능특성을 갖는것으로 조사되어, 보리의 취반성과 관능성 개선을 위한 최적조건은 15분간 상온수침 후 120oC에서 초기 수분함량까지 가열로 설정하였다.

Physicochemical and sensory properties of puffed rice snack containing various levels (0%, 50%, 100%) of alkali-cooked brown rice were examined. To prepare alkali-cooked rice, brown rice was cooked in boiling 2% Ca(OH)2solution for 5 min, steeped for 3 h, and dried at 50oC for 18 h. Alkali-cooked rice showed a higher degree ofexpansion than that of untreated rice after puffing. Although moisture content, enzyme susceptible starch (ESS), anddensity of puffed rice snack decreased with increasing amounts of the alkali-cooked rice replacement, calcium con-tent increased because of the absorption of calcium during alkaline processing. The puffed rice snack had a darkercolor as the level of replacement with alkali-cooked rice increased. A sensory test revealed that puffed rice snackreplaced with 50% of alkali-cooked rice had no significant differences in color and sensory attributes from those ofthe control. These results indicate that fortification of calcium could be achieved by partial replacement of alkali-cooked rice without any detrimental effects on the quality of puffed rice snack.

본 연구에서는 현미의 취반적성 및 관능성 개선을 위하여 적외선 가열처리 및 수침의 영향을 검토하였다. 현미는 적외선 가열처리 조건에 따라 부분적인 갈변화와 함께 외피 및 배유에 균열이 발생하여, 취반 후 곡립 형태가 파손되고 식미가 저하되었다. 현미의 균열 손상은 120oC 이상의 온도에서 초기수분함량이 3% 이상 감소할 때까지 가열하는 조건에서 발생하였으나, 수침과 병행하여 가열하는 경우에는 현미의 균열 및 형태 손상이 발생하지 않았다. 현미는 적외선 가열에 의해 부분 호화가 발생하며, 호화도는 수침 처리한 현미에서 더 높은 것으로 확인되었다. 현미는 적외선 가열 처리에 의해 취반 질감이 연화되었으며, 수침과 병행하는 경우 가장 높은 연화효과를 나타내었다. 취반 현미의 관능성은 적외선 가열 처리에 의해 크게 개선되었으며, 수침을 병행하였을 때 전체적인 기호도가 가장 높은 확인되었다. 상기 결과를 통하여 수침 처리하지 않은 현미의 경우 120oC에서 수분함량이 1% 감소까지, 수침시료의 경우 20분간 상온수침 후 110oC에서 수분 함량 14%까지의 가열조건을 현미의 취반성과 관능성 개선을 위한 최적조건으로 설정하였다.

전분필름의 물성에 미치는 고압균질 처리의 영향을 검토한 결과, 고압균질처리 옥수수전분필름은 산화전분필름과 유사한 투명도를 가지며, 용해도와 산소투과억제력의 증가와 함께 인장강도가 다소 높아지는 것을 확인하였다. 이러한 고압균질처리 옥수수전분필름의 물성변화는 고압균질기의 고압과 전단력에 의해 호화전분입자가 완전히 소실되고 전분의 용해도 증가와 보다 균일한 분산상이 형성되기 때문으로 판단되었다. 일반적인 호화과정을 통해 형성되는 전분필름의 구조는 연속상의 아밀로오스에 팽윤된 접분입자가 분산되어 있는 network 형태에서 형성된다. 반면 고압균질처리의 경우, 호화전분입자의 붕괴로 아밀로펙틴이 연속상을 이루고 여기에 아밀로오스가 분산상으로 존재하는 새로운 분산계(dispersed system)가 형성되어, 기존 호화 방법으로 제조한 필름과 다른 물성을 나타내는 것으로 판단되었다.