This study evaluates the quality properties of soybean cultivar for fermented soybean products with several Aspergillus spp., which were selected based on their high antimicrobial activities. The six soybean varieties Daewonkong, Taekwangkong, Jinpung, Daechan, Daepung-2, and Seonpung were used in the experiment. Physicochemical analysis of soybeans showed that the cured fat and protein contents were 18.28-19.15 and 36.49-38.72%, respectively. The pH and total acidity (TA) were 6.31-6.60 and 0.36-0.48%, respectively. The amino nitrogen contents of all samples were in the range of 641.23 to 791.12 mg%, while Daechan showed the highest content (791.12 mg%). Mold counts of fermented soybean products were 7.63-9.20 log CFU/g. Hunter color values for L value, a value, and b value ranged from 59.52-71.28, 0.11-3.03, and 14.61-31.70, respectively. The amylase and protease activities of the Daepung-2 and Daechan were the highest among all the cultivars. The rank order of major free amino acids was glutamic acid > lysine > alanine > aspartic acid, with Daepung-2 and Daechan being the highest. As a result, Daepung-2 was suitable as a soybean cultivar, exhibiting high quality standards for the fermentation process of the fermented soybean products.

In this study, we analyzed the nutritional composition properties of soybeans and the organic acids, amino acids and volatile flavor compounds of fermented soybean products. We used five soybean cultivars including Pyeongwon, Jinpung, Saedanbaek, Saeolkong and Cheonga for this experiment. Physicochemical analysis of soybeans, showed that the cured protein and fat contents were 35.12∼45.12 and 14.26∼20.14%, respectively. The rank order of major organic acids was lactic acid > acetic acid > fumaric acid, with Saedanbaek being the highest. Total amino acid content of the samples was 358.12∼657.28 mg/100 g, and glutamic acid, alanine, cysteine, valine, leucine, histidine and arginine were the major amino acids. We identified a total of 34 volatile aroma-compounds, including 7 alcohols, 7 acids, 7 ketones, 5 phenols, 2 esters, 1 furan, 4 pyrazines, and 1 miscellaneous compounds. As a result of this, could be applied to determine the suitability of cultivars and the quality for the process of the fermented soybean products.

LC/MS/MS를 이용하여 2019년 1월부터 6월까지 서울 강서지역에 유통하는 콩나물 및 숙주나물 82건에 대한 카벤다짐 모니터링을 실시한 결과 숙주나물에서는 카벤다짐이 검출되지 않았으며 콩나물에서는 59건중 6건에서 카벤다짐이 검출되어 10.2% 의 검출율을 나타내었다. 카벤다짐이 검출된 콩나물 6건중 5건이 허용기준을 초과하여 검출건수 대비 83.3%의 부적율을 나타내었다. 검출된 카벤다짐의 농도는 최소 0.012 mg/kg, 최대 0.104 mg/kg, 평균 0.063 mg/kg 이었으며 6건중 5건이 재래시장에서 유통되는 비포장 제품이었다. 카벤다짐이 검출된 6건의 원료수 입국은 수입산이 3건, 출처불명이 3건 이었으며 국내산으로 표시된 제품은 없었다. 카벤다짐이 검출된 콩나물에 대한 위해성 평가결과 %ADI 값이 1 이하로 인체에 미치는 위해도는 안전한 수준인 것으로 평가되었다.

콩[Glycine max (L.) Merr.] 종자에는 수용성 탄수화물 11%, 단백질 40%, 지방 21% 정도의 3대 영양소가 골고루 함유 되어 있고, 콩 종실 단백질은 양과 질적인 면에서 식물성 단백질 중 가장 우수한 것으로 알려져 있다. 그러나, 성숙 콩 종실에는 Kunitz Trypsin Inhibitor (KTI) 단백질, P34 단백질, 7S 단백질 등 품질과 기능성을 떨어뜨리는 성분이 다수 존재하고 있다. 본 연구는 콩 및 콩 제품의 품 질과 기능성을 떨어뜨리는 성분인 7S α' subunit 단백질과 Kunitz Trypsin Inhibitor (KTI) 단백질이 유전적으로 없으면서 (cgy1cgy1titi 유전자형) 갈색종피 색을 가진 콩 계통을 선발하기 위하여 진행되었 다. 3개의 모본 (장려품종, PI506876, Gaechuck#2)을 이용한 육종집단으로부터 갈색종피, 노란자엽 및 7S α' subunit 단백질과 KTI 단백질이 없는 개체를 선발하였다. 선발개체에 대하여 7S α' subunit 단백질과 KTI 단백질의 유전적 고정과 농업형질 평가를 통하여 갈색 종피를 가지면서 cgy1cgy1titi 유전자형을 가져 7S α' subunit 단백질과 KTI 단백질이 없는 농업형질이 양호한 계통을 선발하였다. 선발된 계통의 초장은 65 cm 정도였으며 백립중은 24.2 g으로 중립이었으며 종피색은 갈색이고 제색은 하얀 색이며 성숙 자엽색은 노란색이었다. 본 연구를 통하여 선발된 계통은 7S α' subunit 단백질 및 Kunitz Trypsine Inhibitor (KTI) 단백질이 동시에 없는 유색콩 품종 육성을 위한 중간모본으로 이용 될 수 있을 것으로 사료되었다.

The occurrence of allergic disease has increased harmfully in the last few decades. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an allergic inflammation disorder characterized by itchy, red, swollen, cracked skin. Although the pathogenesis of AD is not fully understood, it is assumed that deregulation of T-helper 1 (Th1) and T-helper 2 (Th2) immune responses, a predominance of allergen-specific IgE, and interrupted epidermal barrier function are keys to the pathogenic mechanism. Activated T helper 2 (Th2) immune function is hallmark of various allergic diseases. Oxidative stress implicated in cutaneous damage in various inflammatory skin diseases. We investigated the effect of fermented soybean (SCGB1) on the improvement of AD. Soybean fermentation was carried out using B. amyloliquefaciense SCGB1 (KCCM11964P), which is known to produce of natural antibiotics. And then, we experiment of SCGB1 and soybean powder (NC) in DNCB-induced AD model. Mice were respectively oral administration of variety dose for 14 days. As a results, it was confirmed that serum Immunoglobulin E (IgE) expression was dose-dependently decreased in SCGB1 and NC compared to negative control, and it was reduced the skin pruritus inducing factor that Interleukin-31 (IL-31) mRNA level. In addition, the inflammatory cells were infiltration in skin for histological analysis. As a result, it reduced that epidermal hyperplasia, cancellation and aveolarization compared to negative control. These results suggest that SCGB1 may be effective for prevention and treatment of AD.

This study researched the food culture and bean economy of the Joseon dynasty during the 16th century and according to the primary lifestyle reference『Shaemirok (瑣尾錄)』. The research analyzed the textual contents of the『Shaemirok (瑣尾錄)』. It is clear that the people of the Joseon dynasty produced more beans than grain, at a ratio of 41 to 50, respectively. The soy bean sauce consumption was split into family consumption and non-family consumption. It was evident that there was more family consumption compared to that of non-family consumption at a ratio of 7 to 3, respectively. People of the Joseon dynasty annually recorded their way of making soy sauce from 1595 to 1600. The Joseon writers edited the record six times for making meju and four times for making soy sauce. The recorded ratio displays the ingredients of soy sauce, which were: 6 Du of Mal Jang and 2 Du of salt. Mal Jang and salt had a three to one ratio, respectively. The most mentioned food was Tofu during the mid-Joseon period with fifty six mentions. The Joseon people regarded making Tofu in a Buddhist temple as a family-bonding experience. Porridge was the second most prominent food next to Tofu, among the bean-related food. Porridge appears thirty five times. There were 3 types of porridge named: bean porridge, bean powder porridge and mung bean porridge.

This study evaluates the quality properties of soy-paste soybean cultivar for fermented soybean products. The six soybean varieties that include Jinpung, Saedanbaek, Daepung 2, Pyeongwon, Cheonga and Saeolkong were used in the experiment. The range of water uptake ratio, hardness after soaking and hardness after steaming were 117.00~131.33%, 1.65~3.30 kg and 0.05~0.14 kg, respectively. The physicochemical analysis indicated the following: Moisture content, 63.27~68.72%; pH, 6.43~6.60; total acidity, 0.27~0.45%. Color values for L value (lightness), a value (redness), and b value (yellowness) ranged from 39.07~67.92, 7.64~11.79, and 7.48~20.67, respectively. The amylase and protease activities of the Saedanbaek samples were the highest among all cultivars. The amount of viscous substance in the fermented soybean products by cultivars ranged from 5.93 to 8.37%, and Saedanbaek was the highest. The total viable cells counts for soybean fermented products were 9.11~9.42 log CFU/g. The amino-type nitrogen contents of all samples were in the range of 401.07 to 524.47 mg% and Saedanbaek cultivars showed the highest content (524.47 mg%). Based on the results, Saedanbaek will be suitable as a soy-paste soybean cultivar and the quality standards for the fermentation process of the fermented soybean products.

Insects are gaining recognition as an alternative source of protein. Moreover, Protaetia brevitarsis was listed as a general food ingredient by Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. As a result, rearing insects has been growing in Korea and domestic farms have begun mass rearing of insects. In order to produce high quality insects, studies on the development of safe and nutritious feed sources are needed. Given the cost of rearing insects, agricultural and industrial by-products are good sources for feed. The efficient utilization of the by-product can help in reducing the cost of production and preventing environmental pollution. In this study, soybean milk residue was investigated for its effects on developmental characteristics of P. brevitarsis until larvae pupated. With three different kinds of feed on the larvae of beetles, the larvae with 10% of soybean milk residue showed the best result for the larval survival rate and growth rate of this beetle. In addition, the feed with 10% soybean milk residue had significantly shorter than control feed (only fermented oak sawdust). However, 20% of soybean milk residue decreased larval weight and extended larval development period. Therefore, we concluded that soybean milk residue were used as a nutritional feed source to promote larval growth and produce quality insects.

Soy isoflavones have been reported to possess many physiological activities such as antioxidant activity and inhibition of cancer cell proliferation. This study investigated the photoprotective effects of soybean extract in human fibroblast cell line and hairless mice model. Human fibroblast was treated with soybean extract before and after ultraviolet B (UVB; 290-302 nm) irradiation. In the soybean extract treated group, the cells showed better resistance to ultraviolet (UV) than control group. The amount of type I collagen recovered from the soybean treated group was higher than the vehicle group exposed to UV-induced damage. Moreover, increased expression of metalloproteinases-1 as a result of UV irradiation was suppressed by the soybean extract. Female mice were orally administered soybean extract and irradiated with UVB light for 8 weeks. The effects of the soybean extract on the skin appearance, collagen deposition and epidermal thickness in the UV-damaged mouse skin were analyzed using histopathological methods. In soybean extract treated group, the skin had a better morphology than that of the control group. Furthermore, the amount of type I collagen was increased and overexpression of MMP-1 was reduced in the soybean extract group compared to vehicle group. Additionally, up-regulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines induced by UV irradiation was suppressed by dietary soybean extract treatment. It appears that soybean extract had a photoprotective effect, including anti-aging and anti-inflammatory effect, from UV-induced damage in not only human fibroblast, but also hairless mice. We confirmed that these effects were possibly due to promotion of collagen synthesis and inhibition of MMP-1 expression.

콩 재배지에서 콩씨스트선충(Heterodera glycines)과 반짝이씨스트선충(Heterodera sojae)의 지리적 분포에 관한 조사를 강원도와 충청북도 지역에서 수행하였다. 강원지역 10개시군, 67개 포장에서는 콩씨스트선충이 13개소, 반짝이콩씨스트선충이 5개소에서 검출되었고, 두 선충 혼 재하는 포장도 2곳이었다. 충북지역 9개 시군에서는 84개 조사 포장 중 27개소에서 콩씨스트선충이 검출되었고, 반짝이콩씨스트선충 4개소, 두 선충 혼재 발생지 5곳이었다. 강원, 충북 지역에서 콩씨스트선충류 검출 여부에 따라 발생하는 다른 식물기생성선충 속의 다양성과 우점도 지수 는 콩 재배지 사이에 유의한 차이를 나타내지 않았다. 콩씨스트선충과 토양 화학성 사이의 관계 분석에서는 결정계수가 낮게 나타났으며 콩씨스 트선충의 밀도가 높은 토양에서는 pH와 가용성 인산 함량이 높은 것으로 나타났다. 씨스트선충이 검출된 토양의 토성은 사질토가 전체 샘플의 60%를 차지하였다. 점토와 미사의 함량이 높은 토양에서는 콩씨스트선충의 밀도가 낮은 경향을 보였고, 모래 함량이 높은 토양에서 밀도는 높게 나타났다.

본 연구에서는 발아와 고압처리에 따른 검정콩 조사포닌 추출물의 in-vitro 항암 활성을 확인하기 위하여 검정콩을 발아시킨 후 고압처리하고, 조사포닌 추출물을 제조한 후 인체 유래 유방암(MCF-7), 대장암(HCT-116), 전립선암(PC-3) 및 위암(AGS) 세포주에 대한 증식억제효과를 검토하였다. 대조구의 조사포닌 추출물은 400 μg/mL 농도에서 4종의 암세포주에 대하여 67.02~91.70% 범위의 생존율을 보여 항암 효과가 낮았지만, 발아 4일차 콩을 150 MPa의 압력에서 고압처리한 검정콩의 조사포닌 추출물은 23.94~57.37% 범위의 생존율을 보여 발아와 고압처리에 의해 암세포 성정억제효과가 증가하였다. 특히, 위암세포(AGS)의 경우 다른 세포주에 비해 저농도에서도 세포증식효과를 보여 가장 높은 암세포 증식억제 효과를 나타내었다. 이상의 결과로부터 항암 활성을 나타내는 Soyasaponin, B group의 soyasaponin 및 soyasapogenol의 함량은 발아와 고압처리에 의해 증가하였고, 고압처리 발아콩으로부터 항암 활성을 나타내는 사포닌 추출물의 개발이 가능할 것으로 생각된다. 또한, 추후 항암 활성 물질의 분리동정과 메커니즘 규명에 대한 연구가 수행되어야 할 것으로 판단된다.

본 연구는 다양한 치즈 생산과 치즈 산업의 기초를 마련하기 위해 대두를 이용하여 만든 소이 발효 치즈와 일반치즈의 영양성분을 비교․분석하여 제시하였다. 소이 발효 치즈는 A회사의 우유치즈에 비해 단백질과 회분 함량이 유의하게 높았으며(p<0.05), 지방의 함량은 낮았다. 유리아미노산 중 소이 발효 치즈에서는 alanine, phenylalanine, tyrosine 및 arginine 의 함유량이 높았으며, A회사의 우유치즈에서는 valine, leucine, isoleucine, proline, serine, glutamate 및 histidine 등의 함량이 높았다. 구성아미노산의 함량은 100 g당 소이 발효 치즈의 경우, glutamate, aspartate 및 leucine의 함량이 높았고, A회사의 우유치즈는 glutamate, leucine 및 proline이 많이 함유되어 있었다. 소이발효 치즈의 무기질 함량은 100 g당 각각 칼슘 120.29 mg, 철 0.92 mg, 아연 0.78 mg, 셀레늄 0.40 mg이었으며, A회 사의 우유치즈에 비해 철과 아연 함량이 높았다. 또한 소이 발효 치즈는 A회사 우유치즈에 비해 100 g당 비타민 B1과 β- glucan의 함량이 높았다. 따라서 본 연구결과를 종합해 보면, 대두를 이용한 소이 발효 치즈는 일반 우유치즈와 비교했을 때 영양성분의 큰 차이는 없었다. 아직은 대두를 이용한 치즈의 개발이나 상품화가 미흡하지만, 지속적인 개발연구를 통해 대두의 활용도를 증가시킨다면 동물성 단백질에 알레르기를 가진 사람이나 채식주의자, 다이어트를 원하는 사람 및 영유아의 건강식을 위해서는 소이 발효 치즈의 활용도가 높을 것으로 사료된다.