This study was performed to investigate the quality characteristics of Yanggaeng, including color, pH, total polyphenol contents, and antioxidant activities, with the addition of aged garlic extract (0, 3, 6, 9 or 12%), aged at low temperatures. Among the color characteristics, the lightness value decreased, and the redness and yellowness values increased, proportional to the amount of garlic extract concentrate added to Yanggaeng. The pH of Yanggaeng significantly (p<0.05) decreased according to the amount of aged garlic extract added. Total phenol contents of control (0% aged garlic extract added Yanggaeng) was the lowest, followed by 3, 6, 9, 12% aged garlic extract added to Yanggaeng (88.15, 118.39, 156.91, 208.79 mg/g, respectively). Antioxidant activities, such as DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging activity, significantly increased with increase in the aged garlic extract concentration. In the sensory evaluation for Yanggaeng, 6% aged garlic extract added to Yanggaeng had the highest score in taste, flavor, and overall acceptance. Based on these results, it is suggest that the addition of 6% aged garlic extract to Yanggaeng can be developed as a product for the elderly.

This study investigated the quality characteristics, antioxidant activities, and retarding retrogradation of sponge cakes made with 0%, 1%, 3%, 5% and 7% pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duch.) leaf powder. Specific capacity significantly increased with the addition (0.33~0.38), but baking loss and dough yield were not significantly different (p<0.05). In color, there was a decrease in the L-value, a-value and b-value, but △E increased in proportion to the amount of pumpkin leaf powder. Moisture content increased in the 0~3% additions, from 27.90~31.68%, but decreased in 5% and 7% (22.37% and 28.15%, respectively). pH tended to decrease significantly according to the amount of pumpkin leaf powder (p<0.05). Hardness increased with the addition of pumpkin leaf powder, and pumpkin leaf groups presented higher springiness and cohesiveness than the control. Chewiness was not significantly differ (p<0.05). In retarding retrogradation, Avrami exponent (n) showed that addition of 5% (0.1329) had more retarding retrogradation effect than the control (0.4319), whereas time constant (1/k) showed both 3% (100.00) and 5% (70.42) addition had more effect than control (18.45). Total phenols and flavonoids content increased proportionate to the addition levels. ABTS radical scavenging activity tended to increase according to the level of pumpkin leaf powder. In sensory properties, 5% addition showed maximum color, and 3% addition had the highest scores in flavor, moistness, sweetness, chewiness and overall acceptability. These results suggested that pumpkin leaf was a good addition to improve the quality characteristics, health and sensory preferences. The most appropriate proportion to have the effect of retarding retrogradation in sponge cake is 3%.

The acai berry (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) contains vitamin B complex, vitamin C, anthocyanin and so on. Especially acai berry was seen as nutritionally comparable to blueberry and related berries. The acai berry has significant aging-reducing properties. Compounds have been found to have anti-aging and antioxidant components. Acai berry was extracted with 70% methanol, 70% ethanol and CM (chloroform:methanol=2:1, v/v). After sample and reagents of each experiment was reacted, DPPH radical scavenging activity and ABTS radical scavenging activity, ferric reducing antioxidant power, reducing power were measured to determine the antioxidant capacity, and as results of comparing each extract. Ethanol (70%) extraction was measured highest. Anthocyanin, total phenol, flavonoid also appeared similar to the results. In addition, the antioxidant activities of the extraction solvents were increased significantly with increasing concentrations, but showed lower antioxidant activity than the positive control (ascorbic acid). As a result, antioxidant activities of sample supposed to affect by the anthocyanin, phenol and flavonoid contents.

본 연구는 개망초꽃 에센셜 오일의 항산화, 항균 및 항염 효능에 관하여 조사한 것이다. 개망 초꽃 에센셜 오일은 용매추출법으로 추출하였다. 개망초꽃 에센셜 오일의 항산화 효능은 ABTS 라디칼 소거능과 DPPH 라디칼 소거 효능 측정으로 확인하였다. ABTS 라디칼 소거 효과는 500 μg/ml 농도에 서 98.6%, DPPH 라디칼 소거는 48.3%로 좋은 효능을 나타내었다. 항균 활성은 S. aureus와 P. acnes, E. coli 균에 대하여 paper disc법과 최소저해농도(MIC)와 최소사멸농도(MBC)값을 측정하여 확인하였 다. S. aureus 균주에 대해서는 MIC 값과 MBC 값이 모두 0.31 mg/mL 농도에서 우수한 억제 효과를 나타내었다. P. acnes 균에 대해서는 disc법에서 14 mm의 clear zone 형성과 MIC, MBC에서 각각 0.31 mg/mL, 0.63 mg/mL로 좋은 억제 효과를 보였다. 항염 활성에 관련하여 NO 억제 측정에서도 농도 의존적으로 NO의 생성을 억제시킴을 확인하였고, pro-inflammatory cytokine인 TNF-α, IL-6 역시 농도 의존적으로 억제하였다. 이러한 결과로부터 개망초꽃 에센셜오일은 항산화, 항균 및 항염 효 능을 갖는 화장품 원료로서 개발 가능성이 있음을 시사한다.

This study aimed to discriminate the geographical origins of domestic and chinese Wolfiporia extensa. They were subjected to oxygen (45.32 to 48.07%), carbon (38.09 to 40.12%), hydrogen (6.05 to 6.78%), and nitrogen (0.16 to 0.23%). Antioxidant activity was examined by DPPH free radical scavenging activity. According to the results of the experiment, no significant differences were found between domestic (IC50, 7.25 mg/ml) and Chinese (IC50, 8.35 mg/ml) W. extensa. However, as determined by the inorganic mineral contents were significantly different between domestic and Chinese W. extensa. The amount of potassium in domestic and Chinese W. extensa was and 33.14 ± 17.27%, 47.60 ± 8.78%, respectively. The results of this study suggested that the analysis of inorganic components by ED-XRF should be useful for origin identification of W. extensa

The aim of this study was to evaluate key properties of the prickly pear cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica var. saboten (OFI) ie, levels of key chemicals (carotenoids, flavonoids and polyphenolic compounds as well as phenolic acid) and its antioxidative potential, depending on where the plant had been cultivated in Korea. The levels of flavonoids and polyphenolic compounds in OFI were 55.45~65.32 mg (+)-catechin/g and 149.00~181.15 mg gallic acid/g, respectively. Protocatechuic acid was the most abundant phenolic acid in the ON1 and ON2 (161.90 and 196.25 μg/g DW (dry weight)). Nineteen flavonoids were identified and analyzed by LC-ESI-MS in cladodes from OFI. Narcissin was the most abundant flavonoid in all of the samples (1,241.89~1,775.10 μg/g DW). Capxanthin and zeaxanthin were the most abundant carotenoids in OFI (64.88~128.08 and 48.10~93.82 μg/g DW). The level of DPPH radical and ABTS radical scavenging activities in OFI were 10.78~25.35 and 16.85~34.16 mg AA eq/100 g, respectively. OFI by cultivar has different kind of phenolic acid, flavonoids, and carotenoids. Therefore, dietary intake of cladodes from OFI may be helpful for improving human health

The purpose of this study was to investigate the levels of antioxidant activities in some traditional and a few super food mixed rice. Amongst nine chosen samples, traditional five grains were analyzed and results revealed highest content of crude-protein (8.05±1.11%) and lowest crude-fat content (1.74±0.29%); however, the calories was found to be relatively low (358.05±0.34 kcal) in the samples. Total polyphenols, flavonoids and tannins were extracted from nine samples with 80% methanol and biochemical activity was measured. The content of total polyphenols, flavonoids and total tannin was 206.5~452.0 μg/mL, 0.126~0.340 μg/mL, and 548.1~774.8 μg/mL, respectively. The traditional five grains showed the highest values except for DPPH radical scavenging activity. DPPH radical scavenging activity was 5 to 40.3% higher in eight samples than the traditional five grains sample. From these results, it is conjectured that a mixture of five grains, might exhibit equal or considerably higher effect as healthy diet when compared to super food. The results from this study would serve as basic data for the use of traditional mixed grains rice diet for good health

The objective of this study was to investigate the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of Eugenia caryophyllata Thunb. water and 70% ethanol extracts. The content of total polyphenol was significantly higher in water extract than in 70% ethanol extract. The DPPH radical scavenging activity of water extract was similar to that of Vit. C at a concentration of 1,000 μg/mL. The ABTS radical scavenging activities of water and 70% ethanol extract were similar to that of Vit. C at a concentration of 1,000 μg/mL. SOD-like activity of water extract was higher than that of 70% ethanol extract at a concentration of 1,000 μg/mL but lower than that of Vit. C. The DPPH radical scavenging activity, ABTS radical scavenging activity, and SOD-like activity increased as concentrations of water and 70% ethanol extracts increased. Cell cytotoxicity was not observed at all concentrations except at 100 μg/mL concentration of water extract. Inhibitory activity on NO production effect of water extract was significantly higher than that of 70% ethanol extract. These results show that E. caryophyllata Thunb. has potent biological activities, and their activities were different depending on extraction solvent.

This study was conducted in order to investigate the antioxidant capabilities and quality characteristics of instant porridge made of foxtail millet (Setaria italica Beauv.) from different varieties with different endosperm characteristics and processing using different methods. The two foxtail millet varieties used in this study were waxy foxtail millet, ‘Samdachal’, and non-waxy foxtail millet, ‘Samdame’. The means of processing food to create instant porridge were dry cereal frying, wet cereal frying, freeze drying after steaming, popping, and no treatment. The WAI (water absorption index) of instant porridge made of waxy foxtail millet was higher than that of non-waxy foxtail millet, and popping created the highest WAI among the treatments tested. Whean we analyzed RVA characteristics of non-waxy foxtail millet instant porridge, peak viscosity and setback values were decreased in all processed foxtail millet instant porridge compared to non-waxy foxtail millet instant porridge. In waxy foxtail instant porridge, the peak and final viscosities of processed treated instant porridge increased. The viscosity just after pouring hot water into the instant porridge was higher in waxy foxtail millet porridge treated by freeze drying after steaming, popping, and wet cereal frying; the viscosity of non-waxy foxtail porridge was increased after popping as compared with the other treatments. The polyphenol contents and antioxidant activities were increased in all processed, treated-instant porridge except for freeze dried porridge after steamingnt. The popping treatment showed the highest polyphenol contents (1.5 fold), and ABTS antioxidant activity (1.2 fold), compared to no treatment. Non-waxy foxtail millet porridge produced by popping earned the highest sensory evaluation scores.

The objective of this study was to investigate the antioxidant activity of Korean yam (Dioscorea batatas DECNE.) by different extraction solvents including 70% methanol, 70% ethanol and chloroform–methanol mixture (CM, 2:1, v/v). Raw yam was analyzed for its color property, total phenol content and antioxidant activity. Yam possessed high L* value and H° value, which were 81.64±2.59 and 83.36±0.15, respectively. Raw yam was found to have great antioxidant activity evaluated through ABTS [2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) diammonium salt] radical scavenging activity, DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) radical scavenging activity, reducing power, and ferric reducing antioxidant power. Total phenol contents of various extracts from raw yam increased in the following order: 70% methanol extract (37.62±0.88 mg CAE/g), 70% ethanol extract (43.38±0.66 mg CAE/g) and CM extract (67.17±0.12 mg CAE/g), respectively. The same trend was also could be found in the ABTS radical scavenging activity, DPPH radical scavenging activity and ferric reducing antioxidant power assays. These results implied that Korean yam might play an important role in antioxidation and serve as the bio-health functional food to take a good part in prevention of human diseases and aging.

본 연구는 오래전부터 민간요법으로 암의 치료제로 사용된 약초인 와송 추출물의 항산화 활 성과 항노화 효능을 검증하였다. 와송 추출물의 항산화 활성을 측정한 결과, 총 폴리페놀 함량은 100 g 의 와송 추출물 건조중량 당 12 g의 높은 caffeic acid 당량이 함유되어 있는 것을 확인하였고, 총 플라 보노이드 함량은 100 g의 와송 추출물 건조중량 당 1.7 g의 quercetin 당량이 함유되어 있는 것을 확인 하였다. DPPH free radical 소거능은 와송 추출물 1%의 농도에서 79.7%의 높은 소거능을 확인하였다. 또한 와송 추출물의 항노화 효능 측정 결과 25 μg/mL, 50 μg/mL 농도에서 control과 유사한 MMP-1 발현 억제능을 확인하였다. 와송 추출물의 임상실험결과 와송 추출물 함유 화장품 사용군의 수 분함량은 오른쪽 볼과 코, 턱의 부위에서 통계적으로 유의하게 증가하였고, 정상적인 피부의 유분 함량 과 pH를 유지하는 결과를 확인하였다. 이상의 결과에 따라 와송 추출물은 항산화와 항노화 효능을 가진 천연 화장품 소재로서의 활용 가능성이 있다고 사료된다.

본 연구에서는 소양인, 태음인 그리고 소음인 지원자의 혈액으로부터 분리한 면역세포에서 한국, 일본 및 미국에서 재배한 생마늘(RG)과 증숙마늘(SG) 70% 에탄올추출물에 대한 면역활성과 항산화능을 탐색하였다. 70% 생마늘추출물(RGE)은 세포 증식율, NO와 TNF-α 생성능이 소음인에 가장 높았고, 태음인과 소양인 순으로 나타났다. 반면에, 증숙마늘 추출물(SGE)은 각 개인별 체질에 영향을 미치지 않으면서 생마늘 추출물보다 면역활성이 더 높았다. 뿐만 아니라 국가별로 재배한 생마늘 및 증숙마늘의 면역효능은 나라별로 차이가 있었으며 한국산이 가장 높은 면역활성을 나타내었고 일본산, 미국산 순으로 나타났다. 이러한 결과는 항산화 효능에서도 유사한 경향을 나타내었다.

The aim of this study is to assess the replacement effect of black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) used in red-pepper paste seasoning with vinegar. Red-pepper paste seasoning with aronia and vinegar was prepared by mixing red pepper paste, aronia juice or vinegar, sugar and honey, and then aronia juice (J) was added to 0% (C), 50% (A1) and 100% (A2) by replacing the vinegar. As a result, the brightness of the prepared gochujang was decreased with increasing the level of the aronia juice. Total sugar and salinity of C, A1, and A2 showed a significant increase (p<0.05) in compared with that of aronia juice, 24.42 mg/mL and 1.11%, respectively. Also, pH level showed significantly increase with increasing the content of the juice (p<0.05). However, total acidity was decreased with increasing the level of the juice (p<0.05) and A2 (6.55%) especially was lower than the juice, 8.06%. Meanwhile, the total polyphenols were increased with increasing the content of the juice at gochujang samples (p<0.05) and the polyphenols content of the aronia juice was the highest at all samples (p<0.05). The total anthocyanins were also increased with increasing the level of the juice (p<0.05). Antioxidant activity measured by DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging rate was the highest at the aronia juice (p<0.05). Consequently, the result of antioxidant activity of red-pepper paste seasoning with aronia suggested that aronia can be used as a substitute of vinegar in red-pepper paste seasoning with vinegar.

The interest in the role of antioxidants in human health has prompted research in the fields of food science and horticulture to assess fruit and vegetable antioxidants such as ascorbic acid, anthocyanin, flavonoid, phenolic compounds, and total antioxidant activity. Free radicals have been known to cause degenerative diseases: cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and brain dysfunction. In this study, five cultivars of blueberries (Nelson, Duke, Bluejay, Toro, and Eliot) were harvested in two different maturity stages (unripe and ripe) to evaluate antioxidant activities and anti-dementia activities. Total phenolics and flavonoids of blueberries inthe ripe stage were higher than those in the unripe stage; alsothe total anthocyanin contentswere much higher in ripe fruits thanin unripe fruits. Antioxidant activities of ripen blueberries were greater than unripe fruits, especially; ‘Nelson’ and ‘Toro’ were higher than other cultivars. Total antioxidant activity was highly correlated with total flavonoids (r=0.8568) and phenolics (r=0.9637). However, acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) inhibition of blueberries showed that unripe fruits were significantly higher than ripe fruits. In conclusion, there were several differences in antioxidant activities and anti-dementia activities of blueberry depending on fruit cultivars and the maturity stage at harvest. Therefore, unripe fruits also have potential health promoting bioactive compounds as a functional foodingredient.

Red raspberry (Rubus crataegifolius) is a well-known fruit with excellent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-cancer resources containing bioactive phenolic acids, terpenoids, glucosinolates, and glycosides. The aim of our study is to investigate the effect of red raspberry cookies on quality characteristics and antioxidant activities. Cookies were prepared adding different concentrations of red raspberry powder (0, 5, 10, 20, 30, and 50% to the flour weight). The bulk density, pH, spread ratio, loss rate, leavening rate, color, hardness of dough, and cookies were investigated. As a result, the pH of the dough, leavening and loss rate, and L- and b-value of the cookies are significantly decreased with increasing levels of red raspberry powder (p < 0.05). On the other hand, spread ratio, a-value, and brix of the cookies are significantly increased with increasing levels of red raspberry powder (p < 0.05). Total phenol compounds and FRAP assay are significantly increased with increasing levels of red raspberry powder (p < 0.05). Based on the overall observation, red raspberry cookies with 10-20% Rubus crataegifolius powder is recommended to take advantage of its functional properties with consumer acceptability.

This study aimed at evaluating the antioxidant activity of raw yam (Dioscorea batatas DECNE.) extracted by n-butanol and ethyl acetate. The antioxidant activities, including ABTS [2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) diammonium salt] radical scavenging activity, DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) radical scavenging activity, reducing power, and ferric reducing antioxidant power as well as total phenol contents were studied in vitro. Results showed ethyl acetate extract (111.88±0.66 mg CAE/g) possessed higher total phenol content than n-butanol extract (78.68±0.58 mg CAE/g). Ethyl acetate extract exhibited stronger antioxidant activity compared with n-butanol extract apart from reducing power assay.

Consumers have recently shown great interest in organic foods since they are considered to have higher antioxidant activity compared to conventionally farmed foods. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the general characteristics of organic and conventional spinach, such as length, weight, color, moisture contents, and antioxidant capacity based on ABTS radical scavenging activity, total phenol, and flavonoid contents. Spinach that was used in this study was grown conventionally and organically in Po-Hang, Korea. As the results, conventional spinach showed higher values for length, weight (p<0.001), and moisture content (p<0.05). For antioxidant capacity, organically grown spinach showed higher antioxidant activity than the conventional group based on total phenol and flavonoid contents, but only total flavonoid content was significantly different (p<0.05). For ABTS radical scavenging activity, the conventional group showed a slightly higher capacity, but the difference was not significant. Thus, the organic farming system in spinach showed similar or slightly higher antioxidant activities.

Demand for organic agriculture has greatly increased in the past decade. The objective of this study was to evaluate quality the characteristics and antioxidant activities of organically and conventionally grown carrots. Organically and conventionally grown carrots were harvested in Jeju Island, Korea. Carrot extracts were investigated for their antioxidative components (total phenolic and flavonoid contents) and their antioxidant activities (DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging activities). The quality characteristics of carrots were estimated in terms of hardness, length, weight, moisture contents, and soluble solid content (SSC). Conventionally grown carrots showed higher values than organic carrot in terms of hardness (p<0.05), but there was no significant difference in moisture contents or SSC. In the case of antioxidant activity, organic carrots showed a higher value for DPPH radical scavenging activity (p<0.05). However, there was no significant difference in other antioxidants. Consequently, quality characteristics and antioxidant activities were different between organically and conventionally grown carrots.