Persimmon is a plant that is native to the Republic of Korea. It leaves are rich in antioxidants and minerals. This study set out to investigate the moisture, color, vitamin C, and mineral contents of five of the most common Korean persimmon leaves (‘Sangju-dungsi’, ‘Sangam-dungsi’, ‘Cheongdobansi’, ‘Gabjubaekmok,’ and ‘Suhong’), and how they varied with the applied drying technique (freeze-drying or hot-air drying at 100℃ for 30 min) and harvesting time (late May or late June). Persimmon leaves were first collected, and then blanched and dried. Our results revealed that freeze-drying was the most effective method in terms of the mineral content, while no significant difference in the vitamin C content was observed regardless of the drying method. The concentration of Mg, Ca, K, and Mn increased from May to June, while the opposite trend was observed for Na, Fe, Cu, and Zn. Persimmon leaves collected in late May had a higher vitamin C content than those harvested in late June. Ultimately, the ‘Sangam-dungsi’ persimmon leaf was found to have the highest mineral content, whereas ‘Gabjubaekmok’ leaves were richer in color (lightness, redness, and yellowness) and had the highest vitamin C content among the analyzed cultivars.

This study aimed to investigate the germination characteristics of Saeilmi unhulled rice affected by different steeping (at 35℃) and germination (at 30℃) time. At first, the 24 h-germinated unhulled rice (GUR) were prepared by germination for 24 h after steeping for 8, 16, and 24 h. Next, the 24 h-steeped GURs were obtained by germination for 20, 24, 28, and 32 h after steeping for 24 h. Sprout lengths of GUR were more evenly distributed as steeping and germination time increased. Among 24 h-GURs, the thiamin, niacin, and GABA contents were the highest in 8 h-steeped GUR while the folate content was the highest in 24 h-steeped one. For 24 h-steeped GURs, their levels varied with germination time: the highest contents were observed in 24 h-GUR for the thiamin and the niacin contents (534.6 and 1,281.5 μg/100 g), in 32 h-GUR for folate (58.93 μg/100 g), and in 20 h-GUR for GABA (16.3 mg/100 g). The glucose content of GUR increased upto 7 times depending on the steeping and germination time: the highest level was observed in 20 h-GUR after 24 h-steeping. °Brix of saccharified solution prepared from GURs increased with germination time: the highest was observed in 28 h-GUR after 24-steeping. These results suggest that nutritional, functional, and saccharification properties of rice could be effectively improved by germination, especially with steeping for 24 h at 35℃ coupled with germination for 24 h at 30℃.

In this study, the physicochemical properties of aromatic rice prepared using different milling recoveries and roasting procedures were investigated. As a result, we found that the L value of different milling recoveries of aromatic rice (BA-1, BA-2, BA-4, and BA-6) increased as the aromatic rice (BA-0) decreased, while the a and b values decreased as the different milling recoveries increased. The major contributors to the different milling recoveries of aromatic rice were total polyphenol (28.11-33.84 mg/100 g), amylose (24.97-31.06 mg/100 g), total starch (68.27-73.04%) content. In addition, three different roasting methods were applied; the aromatic rice was roasted at 250℃ for 0 min (BAR-0M), 15 min (BAR-15M), or 30 min (BAR-30M). As a result, the color in terms of the L value decreased, whereas the a and b values increased. Also, the total phenolic and flavonoid contents in BAR-30M (41.65 mg/100 g and 22.30 mg/100 g, respectively) were higher than those in BAR-0M (33.00 mg/100 g and 20.78 mg/100 g, respectively). Similarly, the amylose and total starch contents in BAR-30M (26.10 g/100 g and 81.81%, respectively) were higher than those in BAR-0M (22.10 g/100 g and 74.26%, respectively). Furthermore, the DPPH, superoxide radical scavenging activity, and ferric reducing antioxidant potential of BAR-0M at 5,000 μg/mL were found to be 67.78%, 52.90%, and 0.79 mM, respectively. Based on these results, we can conclude that in order to provide the best physicochemical characteristics of aromatic rice, it should be manufactured in the following conditions: 20% milling recovery of the aromatic rice and roasting at 250℃ for 30 min.

Isomaltooligosaccharides were prepared from puffed rice flour by a One-step processing method under different conditions, and their physicochemical properties were evaluated. Sample was prepared by allowing puffed rice flour to pass through a 50 mesh standard sieve and segregated into experimental groups (PR15-60, PR20-60, PR15-65, and PR20-65) according to the substrate concentrations (15%, 20% w/v) and reaction temperatures (60 , 65 ). Enzyme reaction of puffed rice flour and water mixture was performed for 0, 1, 6, 24, and 48 h using commercial enzymes (Maltogenic amylase, Promozyme D2 and Transglucosidase; amount: 0.5% (w/v) to obtain the corresponding isomaltooligosaccharides. The reducing sugar content, dextrose equivalent, and total soluble solids of the reactants increased with increasing reaction time. The carbohydrate composition and amount of isomaltooligosaccharides with degree of polymerization (DP) 2 to DP 7 in the rice flour were examined by HPLC with an evaporative light scattering detector. Because of the high carbohydrate composition, the PR20-65 group showed the highest isomaltooligosaccharide content after 6 h of reation (138.47 mg/mL). After 24 h of reaction, the amount of isomaltooligosaccharides (DP2-DP7) and the isomaltooligosaccharides/total carbohydrate ratio in this group were 135.00 mg/mL and 68.04%, respectively.

This study was conducted to investigate the quality characteristics and changes in isoflavone content of Cheonggukjang with added Chaga mushroom by secondary fermentation at 40 for 48 h with or without a starter, Lactobacillus acidophilus KCTC 3925. Cheonggukjang samples were divided into three groups: Control (unsterilized Cheonggukjang fermented without a starter), NS (unsterilized Cheonggukjang inoculated with L. acidophilus KCTC 3925), and YS (heat-sterilized Cheonggukjang inoculated with L. acidophilus KCTC 3925). The approximate composition of the three types of Cheonggukjang was 49.79-51.44% moisture, 4.54-4.72% crude ash, 43.21-44.37% crude protein, 11.58-13.65% crude fat, 37.41-40.07% carbohydrate, 31.92-33.82% dietary fiber. The mineral content included 5.43– 9.64 mg% Na, 1,792.86–1,824.39 mg% K, 253.69–326.09 mg% Ca, 619.37–691.20 mg% P, 92.59–110.59 mg% Fe, and 0.01–0.02 mg%Cd. Free amino acid contents of NS (2,520.92 mg%) and YS (2,421.94 mg%) were significantly higher than that of the control (2,236.76 mg%). Amino-type nitrogen content for the three types of Cheonggukjang ranged from 837.20-920.27 mg% with no significant difference. Ammonia-type nitrogen content ranged from 137.09-169.36 mg%. Supplement of Cheonggukjang with L. acidophilus KCTC 3925 increased production of aglycone isoflavons compared to that of control. Therefore, our results show that fermenting Chaga Cheonggukjang with L. acidophilus KCTC 3925 leads to improved quality characteristics and increased isoflavone aglycone content.

This study aimed to provide basic evidence regarding the development of materials by analyzing the physicochemical properties and antioxidant activities of Streptococcus thermophilus KCCM 3782 strain-fermented Cordyceps militaris grown on Tenebrio molitor. Among the solvents tested, DPPH radical scavenging activity was the highest in the hot water-extracted sample after 30 min of extraction. Moisture content decreased, whereas crude protein and fat content increased, after lactic acid bacteria-mediated fermentation. Sodium, magnesium, calcium, and zinc contents increased, with potassium levels attaining the maximum value, whereas free amino acid content decreased after the fermentation. Among Hunter's color values, a value increased to 66.7→149.92 after fermentation, whereas the L and b values decreased to 15.79→-15.75 and 54.45→0.01, respectively. Cordycepin content assay increased from 7.02 mg% to 8.66 mg%. The DPPH free radical scavenging activity of the fermented product was 91.92 EDA%, which was higher than that of the extract (84.69 EDA%). The ABTS free radical scavenging and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities were also higher in the fermented products.

In this study, vineger was produced after heat treatment of Elaeagnus multiflora juice and its fermentative characteristics were investigated. The heat-treated juice and vinegar of E. multiflora were similar in fruit color, with b values (redness) of 39.48 (juice) and 37.56 (vinegar). After 10 days of fermentation of E. multiflora fruit, the acetic acid bacteria viable cell number, pH, acidity, reducing sugar content, and alcohol content were 4.59-4.62 log CFU/mL, 3.14-3.45, 0.2-2.12%, 0.69-35.24 mg/mL, and 0.2%, respectively. The heat-treated juice and vinegar showed significantly higher radical scavenging and digestive enzyme inhibitory activities than untreated samples, and the levels of soluble phenolics, soluble flavonoids, flavan-3-ol derivatives, and phenolic and derivatives were increased. Additioinally, the heat-treated vinegar contained major organic acids, such as acetic acid (21.82 mg/mL), and major flavan-3-ols and phenolic acids, such as catechin (72.24 μg/mL), catechin gallate (273.36 μg/mL), epigallocatechin gallate (68.35 μg/mL), protocatechuic acid (12.84 μg/mL), and salicylic acid (42.29 μg/mL). At 25 μL/mL treatment, DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging activities and α-glucosidase and pancreatic lipase inhibitory activities were 79.66%, 93.99%, 90.12%, and 64.85%, respectively. This result suggested that it is possible to produce new types of vinegar and beverages, using heat-treated E. multiflora juice.

노니의 주요 산지인 사모아, 인도네시아, 중국(하이난), 하와이, 태국, 타히티에서 생산된 노니 열매를 착즙하여 산지별 노니열매 착즙액의 이화학적 특성, 기능성 성분 및 항산화 활성을 비교분석하였다. 산지별 노니열매 착즙액의 pH는 3.63-3.83 수준으로 나타났으며, 색도는 태국산이 다른 산지 노니열매 착즙액보다 L, a, b 값 모두 유의적으로 낮은 값으로 나타났다. 고형분 함량은 5.97-6.97 °Brix 범위로 하와이산이 6.97 °Brix로 가장 높았으며, 반면 인도네시 아산이 5.97 °Brix로 가장 낮은 값을 나타내었다. 태국산이 가장 많은 스코폴레틴과 루틴을 함유하고 있었으며, 인도네시아산이 다른 지역에서 생산된 노니열매 착즙액보다 폴리페놀 함량이 유의적으로 가장 높았다. 항산화 활성 중 DPPH 라디칼 소거능은 인도네시아 > 하와이 > 타히티 > 태국 > 사모아 > 중국 순으로 나타났으며, ABTS 라디칼 소거능은 인도네시아 > 하와이 > 타히티 > 사모아 > 중국 > 태국 순으로 나타나 인도네시아산이 가장 높은 항산화능 을 보였다. 이상의 결과, 태국산이 스코폴레틴과 루틴의 함량이 가장 높았으며, 반면 인도네시아산이 가장 우수한 항산화 활성을 가지는 것을 확인하였다.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the physiochemical properties of Doenjang was fermented by added with fungi and protease. The moisture content and pH of Doenjang added with protease (WP) were lower than those of control w/o protease while the contents of titratable acidity, reducing sugar, and amino-type nitrogen in WP were higher than control. The α-amylase activities of Doenjang added with single and mixed Protease B were the highest at 4 weeks of fermentation period and protease activity of WP was about 4 times higher than that of control. The 4-9 kinds of free amino acids (proline, isoleucine, leucine, and phenylalanine etc.) in WP was increased in comparison with control. The DPPH radical scavenging activity and total polyphenol content were higher in WP than control. Total aerobic bacterial and fungal numbers were decreased depending on fermentation time regardless of addition of protease. In conclusion, the protease can be used as additives improving the quality and taste of fermented Doenjang.

In this study, the physicochemical properties and anti-wrinkle effect of polysaccharides with different molecular weights from Gloiopeltis furcata were investigated. Crude polysaccharides were isolated by viscozyme treatment followed by ethanol precipitation and lyophilization. Crude polysaccharides were hydrolyzed by acid (0.1 N HCl) and the molecular weight fractions were generated by centrifugal filter (<10 kDa, 10 to 100 kDa, and 100 kDa>). The yield of polysaccharides with different molecular weight fractions was 8.4-39.6%. The major constituents in molecular weight fractions were total sugar (81.37-85.82%), uronic acid (27.89-32.85 g/100 g), sulfate (33.38-39.04%), and protein (0.35-3.16%) The L, a, and b value of the 100 kDa group were decreased, but viscosity increased. The oxygen radical absorbance capacity of the 100 kDa group at 180.07 μM was the highest among groups. The protective effects of 100 kDa group at 0.5 and 5 μg/mL against H2O2-induced cytotoxicity in L132 cell were 87.34% and 103.85%, respectively. The matrix metalloproteinase-1 activity of 100 kDa group decreased in a dose-dependent manner. The pro-collagen synthesis activity of 100 kDa group at 0.05-0.5 μg/mL was 64.91-77.80%. The polysaccharides with different molecular weights from Gloiopeltis furcata investigated herein are useful as a potential candidate for cosmedical materials.

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.

In this study, the biological activities and physicochemical properties of polysaccharides from Gloiopeltis furcata were investigated. Polysaccharides were isolated by enzymes treatment (celluclast, flavourzyme, papain, termamyl, viscozyme) followed by ethanol precipitation and lyophilization. The yield of polysaccharides by enzymes treatment group were 52.8-66.4%. The major constituents in viscozyme treatment group were total sugar (71.04%), protein (7.22%), uronic acid (23.18 g/100 g), and sulfate (28.27%), respectively. The DPPH radical scavenging activity and ferric reducing antioxidant potential of the viscozyme treatment group at 5 mg/mL were 23.10% and 218.50 μM, respectively. The protective effects against H2O2-induced cytotoxicity in L132 cell of viscozyme treatment group at 1 μg/mL was 85.64%. The viscozyme treatment group increased the production of nitric oxide (NO) in a dose-dependent manner. The antitumor activity of viscozyme treatment group (at 25 μg/mL) in A549, HeLa, SNU719 and MCF7 was 69.57%, 52.74%, 61.06% and 68.64%, respectively. All of data showed that the biological activities and chemical characteristics of enzymes treatment group are higher than that of the control group. The polysaccharides isolated from Gloiopeltis furcata investigated herein are useful as functional materials agents.

본 연구에서는 호박고구마의 산업적 이용 증대 및 식품가공용 소재 개발을 목적으로 분무건조공정을 이용하여 호박고구마 효소 분해물을 분무건조한 다음 물리화학적 특성 및 소화특성을 조사하였다. 호박고구마 효소 분해물의 불용성 식이섬유, 수용성 식이섬유 및 총 식이섬유 함량은 4.17%, 2.07% 및 6.24% 이었다. 호박고구마 효소 분해물의 분무건조분말 제조는 펙틴을 피복물질로 사용하여 분무건조하였으며, 수분함량 및 전분함량은 1.68-2.46 및 45.32-46.51%였다. 색도는 분무건조 분말에서 L 값 및 a 값은 감소하고 b 값은 증가하는 경향을 나타내었다. 입자크기는 분무건조 분말이 37.17-42.32 μm을 나타내어 동결건조 분말 247.79 μm에 비하여 유의적으로 작은 크기를 나타내었으며, 입자모양은 전반적으로 구형의 형태에 펙틴 첨가량이 증가할수록 굴곡이 증가하였다. 수분흡수지수는 분무건조 분말에서 1.74-1.91로 동결건조 분말 2.15에 비해 낮은 수분흡수지수를 나타내었으며, 수분용해지수는 분무건조 분말에서 80.75-87.61%로 동결건조 분말(70.47%)보다 높게 나타났다. 장 상피세포 부착능은 분무건조 분말에서 2.66-6.18%를 나타내어 동결건조 분말 1.79%에 비해 높은 부착능을 나타내 장 내 유용 미생물의 증식을 촉진함을 확인하였다. 분무건조 분말의 인체 내 소화 모델에서, 펙틴 1% 첨가 분말은 최종적으로 장액에서 70.09%의 소화율을 나타내어 동결건조 분말 24.23%에 비해 인체내에서의 높은 소화율이 기대되었다. 따라서 분무건조 분말 제조시 식품산업 활용 측면에서 가공적성이 향상되고 in vitro 인체 내 소화모델에서 소화가 개선된 식품가공용 소재 개발에 있어 산업적으로 적용 가능할 것으로 사료된다.

뜰보리수 열매 식초 발효 중 이화학적 특성, 생리활성물질(flavonols과 phenolic acids) 및 생리활성 변화를 조사하였다. 자연 발효 중 pH와 환원당은 발효 초기 각각 3.55와 6.88 mg/mL에서 3.34와 2.13 mg/mL로 감소하였고, 반면에 산도는 0.48%에서 5.48%로 증가하였다. 알코올 함량은 20일째까지 증가하여 6.6%로 최대치를 나타낸 후 감소하여 발효 종기 2.0%를 나타내었다. 초산균수는 발효 10일째 4.32 log CFU/mL에서 5.4 log CFU/mL로 증가하였고, 효모균수는 3.23 log CFU/mL에서 5.5 log CFU/mL로 증가하였다. 뜰보리수 열매 식초의 주요 유기산은 초산, 젖산 및 사과산으로 각각 38.84 mg/mL, 4.92 mg/mL 및 1.51 mg/mL를 함유하고 있었다. 수용성 phenolics와 flavonoids 함량은 발효 중에 증가하여 발효 초기 각각 0.79 mg/mL과 0.12 mg/mL에서 1.22 mg/mL과 0.14 mg/mL로 증가하였다. Flavonols 화합물 중 epicatechin gallate는 발효 10일째 168.1 μg/mL에서 115.97 μg/mL로 감소하였으나, phenolic acids 화합물 중 gallic acid는 18.52 μg/mL에서 95.07 μg/mL로 증가하였다. 자연 발효 60일째 DPPH 라디칼 소거활성은 71.35%, ABTS 라디칼 소거활성은 79.27%, hydroxyl 라디칼 소거활성은 68.72%, α-glucosidase 저해활성은 85.42%, α-amylase 저해활성은 52.12% 및 pancreatic lipase 저해활성은 53.66%를 나타내었다.

본 연구는 저지방 및 고단백 부위인 닭 가슴살을 백설탕, 황설탕, 조청, 프락토올리고당, 파인애플 농축액, 복분자엑기스, 꿀 등 총 7종의 감미제를 사용한 침지용액에 각각 침지 처리 후 50℃에서 9시간 건조하여 닭 가슴살 육포를 제조하고 이들의 이화학적 및 관능적 특성을 조사하였다. 또한, 품질 특성이 우수한 닭 가슴살 육포를 선정하여 50℃에서 저장하며 대조군(돈 육포 및 우 육포)과 지방산패 속도를 비교하였다. 제조된 닭 가슴살 육포는 수분 22.5-25.0%, 조단백 41.0-46.6%, 조지방 0.4-1.0%로 저지방 고단백 식품임을 알 수 있었다. 닭 가슴살 육포 제조에 사용된 감미료의 종류는 육포의 pH 5.2-5.9, 총균수(2.5-6.2×104 CFU/g) 및 수분활성도(0.744-0.812) 수준에 유의적으로 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다(p<0.05). 수분활성도와 pH는 복분자 엑기스를 사용한 닭 가슴살 육포에서 가장 낮았으며 백설탕을 사용한 시료군에서 가장 높았다. 닭 가슴살 육포의 응집성, 탄력성, 씹힘성은 사용한 감미제의 종류에 따라 유의적인 차이를 보였으나(p<0.05) 경도와 검성에서는 유의적인 차이가 관찰되지 않았다. 한편, 관능평가 결과에서는 복분자 엑기스 시료군이 맛과 전체적인 기호도에서 가장 높게 평가되었다. 복분자 엑기스를 사용한 닭 가슴살 육포와 이와 동일한 방법으로 제조한 돈 육포와 우 육포를 대조군으로 하여 50℃에서 저장 시 돈 육포의 TBARS가 가장 빠르게 증가하여 저장 2주 후 98.03 MDA mg/kg, 우 육포의 경우 75.60 MDA mg/kg를 나타낸 반면, 복분자 엑기스 닭 가슴살 육포의 경우는 이보다 훨씬 낮은 58.30 MDA mg/kg 값을 나타내어 지방산패가 우 육포와 돈 육포에 비해 상당히 느리게 진행됨을 알 수 있었다. 본 연구 결과로 닭 가슴살은 돈육과 우육에 비하여 산화안정성이 우수한 저지방-고단백 육포 제조에 바람직한 원료가 될 수 있음을 확인할 수 있었으며, 닭 가슴살 육포 제조 시 복분자 엑기스 침지용액을 사용함으로 낮은 수분활성도와 우수한 관능성을 가진 제품을 제조할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

본 실험은 아로니아의 착즙수율 향상을 목적으로 Rapidase Press L, Rapidase C80 MAX, 그리고 Plantase TCL 3종류의 효소를 사용하여 농도, 온도 및 시간에 따른 착즙수율을 측정하고 각 효소별 최대 착즙수율 조건을 설정하여 최적 효소처리 후 아로니아 과즙의 이화학적 변화를 조사하였다. 각 효소별 최적 농도는 0.1%(v/w) 사용 시 최대 수율을 보였으며, 최적 효소반응 온도는 50℃였으며, 최적 효소반응 시간은 120분으로 나타났다. 사용된 효소들 중 pectinase와 hemicellulase로 구성된 복합효소 Rapidase PRESS L은 효소처리를 하지 않은 대조구보다 18.1% 높은 69.1%의 착즙수율을 보였다. 효소처리를 후 아로니아 과즙의 당도, 환원당, pH, 총산, 총 안토시아닌, 총 페놀성 화합물, 그리고 항산화활성을 조사하였다. 착즙수율 증대를 위한 효소처리 결과, 당도, 환원당, 그리고 총산은 처리전과 비교하였을 때 증가하였으며, pH는 효소처리에 따른 큰 변화는 없었다. 총 안토시아닌과 총 페놀성 화합물은 효소처리 후 대구조에 비해 약간 증가하였다. 효소 처리 전후의 아로니아의 항산화능을 측정하기 위해 DPPH radical 소거능을 측정한 결과 3종류의 효소 모두 대조구에 비해 소폭 상승하였다. 본 연구를 바탕으로 아로니아 과즙의 착즙수율에 대한 기초 자료로 활용될 수 있으리라 예상하며, 착즙수율이 증가함에 따라 대량 생산 시 수익성도 증가하여 경제적으로도 경쟁력을 가질 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

약호박을 페이스트로 소재로 활용하기 위한 가열조건을 확인하기 위하여 증숙 후 고압가열 처리 시간을 달리한 약호박 페이스트를 제조하여 색도, 가용성 고형분, 유리당, 유기산 및 관능적 특성을 확인하였다. 그 결과, 색도는 증숙처리 후 L, b 값이 유의적으로 증가하였으나, a 값은 증숙과 고압가열 시간이 증가함에 따라 유의적으로 감소하였으며 페이스트의 고압가열 시간이 증가함에 따라 L, a 및 b value 모두 유의적으로 감소하였다. 가용성 고형분은 증숙 처리 페이스트가 4.13 °Brix으로 생약호박 대비 유의적으로 증가하였으나, 고압가열 처리 시간이 증가함에 따라 3.97-3.80 °Brix으로 유의적으로 감소하는 경향을 보였다(p<0.05). 유리당은 증숙 처리 후 sucrose가 추가적으로 검출되었으며, HHP0 실험군의 fructose, glucose 및 sucrose 함량이 가열조건별 약호박 페이스트 중 유의적으로 가장 높은 값을 나타내었고(p<0.05), 고압가열시간이 증가함에 따라 fructose의 값은 유의적으로 감소하였고, glucose는 HHP40 실험군이 유의적으로 가장 낮은 값을 보였으며, sucrose는 HHP60 실험군이 유의적으로 가장 낮은 값을 보였다. 총 유리당 함량은 HHP0 실험군이 1,413.36 mg/100 g으로 유의적으로 가장 높았으며, 고압가열처리가 40분 이상 지속 시, 총 유리당 함량이 1,068.89 mg/100 g으로 감소하였다. 비휘발성 유기산은, 증숙 및 고압가열 처리 시 succinic acid가검출되지 않았고, malic acid는 생약호박에 비해 유의적으로 증가하여 405.0-428.9 mg/100 g의 범위를 보인 반면 fumaric aicd는 큰 폭으로 감소했다. 총 유기산 함량은 유의적인 차이가 나타나지 않았으나 증숙 처리에 의해 그 함량이 증가하는 경향을 보였다. 고압가열 처리에 따른 약호박 페이스트의 관능적 특성차이 검사 결과 40분간 고압가열 처리한 HHP40 실험군의 향, 단맛, 감칠맛 특성이 가장 높게 나타났으나 유의적인 차이는 없었고, 관능적 기호도 검사 결과 40분간 고압가열 처리한 HHP40 실험군의 향, 단맛, 감칠맛, 전반적기호도 점수가 가장 높았으나 모두 유의적인 차이는 없는 것으로 나타났다. 위 모든 결과를 종합하여 볼 때, 20분간 증숙 처리한 약호박 페이스트의 가용성 고형분, 총 유리당 함량, 총 유기산 함량이 가장 높았고, 고압가열 처리와 그 지속시간에 따른 관능적 특성이 크게 개선되지 않은 것으로 보아 약호박을 이용한 소재를 제조하기 위한 장시간의 고압가열 처리는 불필요할 것으로 사료된다. 또한, 약호박은 단호박과 달리 가용성 고형분이 낮고, 단맛 특성, 단맛 기호도 및 전반적 기호도 점수가 낮은 소재인 것으로 나타나, 기호도를 향상시키기 위해 감미료 등 부재료를 첨가하여 페이스트로 제조 및 이의 품질특성에 대한 추가적인 연구가 필요할 것으로 보인다.

도토리의 산업적 활용도 제고를 위해 도토리차를 제조하였으며, 증숙, 건조 전처리에 따른 도토리차의 품질특성 및 항산화 활성을 연구하였다. 색도는 명도와 황색도의 경우 열풍 건조 볶음한 도토리차에서 높은 값을 나타내었으며, 적색도의 경우 전처리 없이 볶음한 도토리차에서 높았다. pH는 증숙 및 열풍 건조 공정 처리에 따라 감소하는 경향을 나타내었으며, 탁도 또한 감소하는 결과를 나타내었다. 전처리를 실시한 도토리차에서 총당 함량이 전체적으로 증가하였으며, 총 폴리페놀 및 플라보노이드 함량 또한 증가하였다. 도토리차의 DPPH 및 ABTS 라디칼 소거능 평가를 실시하였으며, 열풍 건조 후 볶음한 도토리차에서 가장 높은 라디칼 소거능을 나타내어, 증숙 공정 처리군보다 열풍 건조 공정 처리군에서 우수한 활성을 나타내는 것으로 나타났다. 도토리차의 기호도 평가에서는 열풍 건조 후 볶음한 도토리차가 맛, 향, 종합적 기호도에서 가장 높은 값을 나타내었다. 이러한 결과를 종합하여 볼 때 전처리 공정을 통한 도토리차 제조가 제품의 품질특성 및 항산화활성 증진에 긍정적인 영향을 미치며, 특히 열풍 건조 후 볶는 방법을 이용하였을 때 높은 품질특성, 항산화 활성 및 기호도 평가를 나타내는 것으로 판단된다.

The purpose of this study was to investigate changes in the amino acid content and physicochemical properties of Cheonggukjang prepared by using various soybean cultivars (Daewon, Deapung, Seadanbeak, and Taekwang) and a functional microorganism (Bacillus subtilis HJ18-9). These soybeans were conventional Cheonggukjang (control) and Cheonggukjang fermented with Bacillus subtilis HJ18-9 (treated). The moisture contents of steamed, control, and treated soybean were 62.45~67.12%, 63.28~67.14%, and 64.50~66.87%; amino-type nitrogen contents were 6.53~24.25 mg%, 27.63~122.09 mg%, and 37.29~133.48 mg%; and ammonia-type nitrogen contents were 26.92~47.95 mg%, 45.45~156.36 mg%, and 28.02~121.13 mg%, respectively. The umami taste associated with several amino acids (aspartic acid　and glutamic acid) in Cheonggukjang was lower than that for steamed soybeans, while the bitter taste from amino acids (methionine, valine, isoleucine, leucine, and phenylalanine) was higher than that for steamed soybeans. The result of sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis analysis showed that the molecular weight of steamed soybeans was less than 100 kDa, while control and treated groups showed low molecular weights below 34 kDa, confirming their protein hydrolysis to small molecular weight. These results are information for developing functional fermented soybean paste and diversification using soybean cultivars.