In this study, we analyzed the effect of storage conditions on the survival of fungi in red pepper powder. Red pepper powder was inoculated with a total of six fungal species, namely Aspergillus terreus, Aspergillus flavus, Rhizopus microsporus, Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus niger, and Aspergillus ochraceus at a final cell count of 4–6 log CFU/g. After inoculating the sterilized red pepper powder with fungi, we dried the powder on a clean bench and packaged it in zipper bags. Following drying, the water activity was 0.502±0.001. Subsequently, the red pepper powder inoculated with fungi was stored at -20oC, 5oC, 15oC, and 25oC. All six species of fungi perished the quickest at 25oC and survived for the longest (168 days) at -20oC. In summary, this study showed that fungi survive for an extended period in red pepper powder at -20oC and 5oC compared to 15oC and 25oC. Therefore, to prevent fungal contamination, red pepper powder should have a water activity below 0.6 and be stored in a zipper bag at room temperature.

2020년 경기도내 유통 중인 고춧가루의 미생물 오염도를 구매 장소, 원산지, HACCP 및 살균 여부에 따라 조사 하고, 보관방법에 따른 품질 변화를 연구하였다. 유통 중인 고춧가루 100건을 수거하여 검사한 결과 3건(대형마트 2건, 재래시장 1건)에서 Bacillus cereus가 검출되었으며, 27건(대형마트 9건, 재래시장 18건)에서 Clostridium perfringens가 검출되었다. 대형마트와 재래시장에서 수거 한 고춧가루의 일반세균수 검출량은 통계적으로 유의적인 차이는 없었으나 7 log CFU/g을 초과하는 고춧가루의 수는 대형마트보다 재래시장이 더 많았다. 보관온도(30oC, 4oC, -20oC)와 보관용기(지퍼백, 비닐봉투)에 따라 7개월까지 저장 실험한 결과, 저장 기간에 따라 미생물학적 품질 에는 큰 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 그러나 30oC에 저장한 고춧가루의 수분함량 및 ASTA color value는 저장 3개월 이후 크게 감소하였다. 따라서 고춧가루의 장기 보관 시 품질을 유지하기 위해서는 냉장고 또는 냉동고에 보관하는 것이 바람직하다고 생각된다.

This study was conducted to monitor the residual pesticides on red pepper powder produced in five regions, which are the major producers of red pepper in Korea, such as Ham-pyeong, An-dong, Yeong-yang, Yeong-gwang, and Cheongyang from 2015 to 2016. Residual pesticides were detected on all samples. Among the 286 pesticides tested, 58 pesticides were detected, with the most frequently detected being chlorfenapyr (93.7%). Twelve types of pesticides (chlorfenapyr, cypermethrin, chlorpyrifos, pyraclostrobin, cyhalothrin, tebuconazole, bifenthrin, deltamethrin, fenvalerate, lufenuron, azoxystrobin, and indoxacarb) were detected in all regions, and 14 types of pesticides were used only in certain regions. An analysis of the residual pesticides showed that none of the pesticides detected exceeded the MRL (Maximum Residue Limits). The Positive List System (PLS) requirements were applied to eight pesticides that had no set MRLs. 0.01 mg/kg (PLS requirements) was exceeded in 12 cases. A comparison of the estimated daily intake (EDI) of pesticides with the acceptable daily intake (ADI) to access their risk revealed %ADI values of 0.001-0.756. Carbofuran showed the highest (0.756%), but most pesticides were below 1%. The results show that residual pesticides in red pepper powder are at safe levels.

본 연구는 저온살균(60oC, 5-20분)과 대기압플라즈마(5- 20분)를 병용한 고춧가루 중의 E. coli 저감화 및 시너지 효과를 조사하였다. 저온살균 단일처리시 대장균의 불활 성화는 최대 2 log10 CFU/g(=99% 감소) 이상 나타내었으며, 대기압플라즈마 5, 10, 15, 및 20분간 단일처리 하였을 때 각각 0.4, 0.8, 0.9 및 1.4 log10 CFU/g 감소되었다. 저온 살균 및 대기압플라즈마 단독 처리만으로는 만족할 만한 미생물 저감화효과를 얻을 수 없었기에 저온살균 처리 후, 대기압플라즈마를 병용처리 하여 대장균의 불활성화는 1- 6 log10 CFU/g 이상 감소되었다. 그러나, 저온살균과 대기 압플라즈마 병용처리에 따른 관능적 품질 (색, 이취, 맛, 조 직감 및 전체적인 기호도)에 대한 유의적인 차이는 관찰 되지 않았다(P>0.05). 따라서 고춧가루의 미생물학적 안전성 확보를 위해 저온살균과 대기압플라즈마 단독처리보다 이 둘의 병용처리가 E. coli의 확실한 저감화 효과를 유도 하고 식품 고유의 품질특성을 유지하는데 효과적이었음을 본 연구를 통해 확인되었다.

고추는 한국에서 매우 중요한 양념 중 하나이다. 하지만 수입 고춧가루와 다진 양념(다대기)에 부과되는 관세율(45%/270%)의 차이로 인해, 다진 양념이 수입된 후, 건 조 및 분쇄 과정을 거쳐 고춧가루로 제작되고 있는 실정 이다. 본 연구에서는 종 특이 PCR 기술과 whole-genome amplification 방법을 접목하여 고춧가루(N=45) 및 다진 양 념(N=5) 제품의 사용원료(고추, 마늘, 양파, 파, 생강)를 분 석하였다. 모니터링 결과, 39개 고춧가루 제품은 표시사항 을 준수하였으며, 6개 고춧가루 및 5개 다진 양념 제품은 제조 기준을 충족시키지 못했다. 따라서 분석 제품의 22% 가 표시사항을 준수하지 못한 것으로 밝혀졌으며, 본 연구에 사용한 분석 방법은 고춧가루 제품에 사용된 원료 분석에 적합한 방법임을 입증하였다.

This study was carried out to determine the optimal storage conditions by examining the effects of the storage conditions on the quality of red pepper powder during storage in households. Red pepper powder was stored at room temperature (20oC), refrigeration (2 and -1oC) and frozen (-5 and -20oC) for 3, 6, 9 and 12 months. The ASTA color value, capsanthin content and redness (a*) of the red pepper powders stored at -5 and -20oC were not decreased significantly depending on the storage temperatures until 9 months. The pH of red pepper powder stored at 20oC decreased significantly until 9 months and increased at 12 months. The microbiological quality of the red pepper powder stored at -5 and -20oC was more stable during long-term storage. In the sensory evaluation of red pepper powder stored under all conditions, the overall freshness, redness, hot flavor, moisture release, and edibility decreased with increasing storage period from the control to 12 months. Moisture release increased from 3 months to 12 months. Overall, red pepper should be stored at low temperatures (2 , -1oC) for up to 6 months, and frozen (≥ -5oC) for 6 to 9 months. The optimal temperature for long-term storage (≥9 months) was -20oC.

2012년 2월부터 11월까지 인천 지역에서 유통된 건고추 및 고춧가루 193건을 대상으로 아플라톡신 B1과 오크라톡 신 A의 오염도를 조사하였다. Immunoaffinity column 및 HPLC를 이용한 시험법은 모두 80% 이상의 회수율을 보였고, 아플라톡신 B1 및 오크라톡신 A의 검출한계는 각각 0.13 μg/kg, 0.30 μg/kg였다. 오염도 조사를 한 결과 아플라 톡신 B1은 17.1%의 검출율을 보였고 오크라톡신 A는 20.7% 의 검출율을 보였으며, 아플라톡신 B1의 검출농도는 0.14~ 9.67 μg/kg였고, 오크라톡신 A의 검출 농도는 0.31~3.31 μg/ kg였다. 이는 우리나라 식품공전 상의 기준인 10 μg/kg(아 플라톡신 B1), 7 μg/kg(오크라톡신 A)보다는 낮은 수치로 비교적 안전한 수준이었다.

This study investigated reduction of microbial population, water soluble pigment, capsanthin content, surface color (Hunter L, a, b, ΔE), and sensory properties of pepper powder by LED (red, yellow, blue, green) treatments. LED (red, yellow, blue, green) treatment were conducted in 1,000 lux storage at 25oC for 10 days. The total aerobic bacteria was no significant difference among the control and treated with LED during 10 days. In yellow LED treatment, yeast and molds were decreased about 1.76 log. Surface color such as lightness (L), redness (a), yellowness (b) were showed a decreasing tendency as the storage period. In the overall color difference (ΔE) of yellow LED treatment was lower less than 3.0. Water soluble pigment was no difference in control and LED treated samples during storage period. Capsanthin content was significantly decreased as storage period was increased, but no significant differences were observed among red and yellow LED treatments. Sensory properties of control was significantly reduced by storage period but yellow and green LED treatments were no significantly differences.

This study was conducted to monitor and evaluate microbial contamination during manufacturing process in 6 red pepper powder factories. Red pepper powder samples were taken from manufacturing facilitates, working area and workers’ hands to determine sanitary indicator bacteria (SIB) such as aerobic bacteria and coliform group as well as pathogenic indicator bacteria (PIB) such as Staphylococcus aureus, E.coli, Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, and Bacillus cereus. The results indicated that SIB in primary materials was detected as low as 3 log units and E.coil and Staphylococcus aureus of PIB were detected. After grinding process, aerobic bacteria, fungi, and coliform group increased 52% and 108%, respectively. In final products, PIB was not detected except for one found Staphylococcus aureus by which workers’ hands were contaminated. Moreover, UV detectors in all the manufacturers were not able to reduce bacteria. Thus, this data suggest that a stringent safety management be needed to prevent cross contamination, and also reconsider effectiveness of facility.

In this study, the experimental method has been investigated using molecular biological way to identify raw materials from seasoned red-pepper sauce which is one of the most popular spices in Korea. 6 kinds of seasoned red-pepper sauces were chosen as a sample containing chilli pepper, garlic, onion as a major ingredient and species specific primers were used for the identification of the raw material of processed food. Selected samples were pre-treated to remove salt (samples were washed with distilled water 3~4 times for desalting), after that, to amplify the extracted genes, whole genome amplification (WGA) kit was performed. Afterwards, PCR products were confirmed through the electrophoresis. As a result, 102, 180, 280 bp of specific PCR products were confirmed for each major ingredients such as chilli pepper, garlic, onion. From this study, the gene extraction method was validated for the identification of ingredients from the spices and it would be applied to distinction of low quality chilli pepper powder including seasoned red-pepper sauce illegally.

고춧가루의 품질 변화를 낮추면서 살균하는 기술을 개발하고자 감압방전플라즈마(LPDP)를 이용한 비가열살균을 시도하였고 LPDP 처리에 의한 품질변화를 조사하였다. 시중 판매 고춧가루의 오염도는 세균 7.33×104-1.07×107 CFU/g, 진균류 3.47×104-3.16×106 CFU/g의 범위를 보여 상당한 수준으로 오염된 식품으로 확인되었다. 고춧가루의 LPDP 살균 패턴은 2단계 1차 반응으로 나타났으며, 출력에 따라 살균속도상수가 증가하였다. 또한 입자가 가늘수록 살균효과가 증가하였으며, 미생물 종류별로는 세균에 비하여 진균에 대한 살균효과가 크게 나타났다. 과도한 LPDP 처리는 고춧가루의 탈색과 capsaicinoids 함량의 감소를 유발하였다. LPDP 처리 고춧가루를 사용하여 조리한 무채의 관능검사 결과 색과 맛은 5분 처리까지는 무처리구와 차이가 없었으나 10분 처리 시에는 유의하게 낮은 점수를 보였다. 반면 향과 기호도에서는 처리구와 무처리구 간에 유의차를 보이지 않아 5분 이하로 LPDP 처리 시 관능특성을 유지하면서 약 1.5 log 정도의 미생물 저감화가 가능하였다.

본 연구에서는 고춧가루의 매운맛을 내는 주성분인 캡사이신 함량을 신속하게 측정할 수 있도록 근적외선 흡광도를 측정할 수 있는 시스템을 구성하였다. 이를 이용하여 동일지역(영광군)에서 생산된 맵지 않은 일반 품종의 고춧가루와 우리나라에서 아주 매운 고추로 알려진 청양 품종의 고춧가루를 혼합하여 만들어진 시료에 대하여 입자의 크기별로 캡사이신 함량을 예측할 수 있는 PLSR 모델을 개발하였다. 고춧가루 입도별로 캡사이신 함량의 예측성능을 향상시키기 위한 스펙트럼 전처리 조건을 구명하였으며, 입도가 캡사이신의 함량 예측에 미치는 영향을 구명하였다. 그 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. (1) 고춧가루의 근적외선 흡광도 측정 시스템은 1100-2300 nm 대역에서의 근적외선 흡광도 측정용 AOTF-NIR Spectrometer, 여러 부위의 흡광도를 측정하기 위하여 제작된 시료 회전판, 시료 회전판을 회전시키는 모터, 회전판의 속도를 조절하는 속도조절장치와, 시료 용기 등으로 구성되었다. (2) 1100-2300 nm의 대역에서 고춧가루와 순수 캡사이신 분말의 스펙트럼을 측정한 결과 고춧가루의 스펙트럼 피크들과 캡사이신의 스펙트럼 피크가 유사한 대역에서 나타나, 근적외선 분광법을 이용하여 고춧가루의 캡사이신 함량 예측이 가능한것으로 판단되었다. (3) 고춧가루 입도별(0.425 mm이하, 0.425-0.71 mm, 0.71-1.4 mm)로 획득한 근적외선 흡광도에 대하여 전처리를 달리하여 개발한 캡사이신 함량 예측용 PLSR 모델을 교차검증한 결과 결정계수(RV2)는 0.948-0.979, 예측오차(SEP)는 6.56-7.94 mg% 범위에서 나타났으며, 입도가 작을수록 예측성능이 우수하였다. (4) 3가지 입도를 통합한 고춧가루(입도 1.4 mm이하)에 대하여 캡사이신 함량 예측모델 개발을 위한 최적의 스펙트럼 전처리 조건은 영역 정규화, SNV와 1차 미분 3가지를 순차적으로 적용하는 것이었으며, 이를 이용하여 PLSR 예측모델을 개발하여 교차검증으로 검증할 때 결정계수(Rv2)는 0.959, 예측오차(SEP)는 8.82 mg%로 나타났다. (5) 입도가 구분된 고춧가루에는 입도별 예측모델을 적용하고, 입도가 구분되지 않은 고춧가루는 통합 입도 예측모델에 적용함으로써 캡사이신 함량의 예측정확도를 향상시킬 수 있을 것으로 판단되었다.

This work was intended for the identification of markers that are found only in the spoiled red pepper powder. When analyzed by GC/MASS, the spoiled red pepper powder contains characteristic naphthalene derivatives, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8α-octahydro-1, 8α-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethenyl)-naphthalene and 2-isopropenyl-4α,8-dimethyl- 1, 2, 3, 4, 4α, 5, 6, 8α-octahydronaphthalene,which have not found in the normal red pepper powder. In addition, microscopic observation and microbial enumeration of the red pepper powder had been performed. Images by scanning electron microscopy showed that the surfaces of spoiled pepper powder were rough with many kinds of microbes, compared with those of normal red pepper powder. A good correlation between the bacterial and fungal counts in the same sample was observed and could be clearly classified into two groups, the normal and the spoiled group, by difference in the microbial counts. These results suggest that the spoiled red pepper powder can be identified by a combination of GC/MASS, microbial counts, and scanning electron microscopy.

The low salt seasoned jeotkal, salted and fermented fisheries product, may has some problems, such as short shelf-life, its putrefaction by mining some microorganism from additives. It was considered that most microorganism in seasoned jeotkal were introduced from red pepper powder. Therefore, it is important to pasteurize red pepper powder for improving its microbial quality. When red pepper powder was pasteurized by ohmic heating, the survival cell concentration in red pepper powder was reduced to 1-log-unit at 500 V/m, 700 V/m, above 80℃. But viable cell counts were reduced from 8.5 × l0^6CFU/g to 2.1 × 10₂CFU/g, i.e. 4.6-log-unit, during ohmic heating at 90 for 40 min. Color values of red pepper powder during ohmic heating with different holding time were not changed significantly. When squid jeotkal was manufactured by using the pasteurized red pepper powder, viable cell counts of the product were decreased by about three log cycles, compare with control product. And also the counts of fungi were significantly decreased.

Red pepper powder (Capsicum annum L.) is an important seasoning as a kimchi ingredient in korea and most korean consumer tend to eat the korean red pepper powder as the better than other oriental country such as China. Near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) was applied for discrimination according to geographical origin (Korea, China) of red pepper powder. The objective of this study is to determine if NIR technique could be used to discriminate between the korean red pepper powder and non-korean red pepper powder according to seed content and maxing ratio in red pepper powder by using the new method. Rapid, precise and nondestructive analysis method for determination of the geographical origin of red pepper powder by near infrared spectroscopy and chemometrics were performed. It has been observed discriminant analysis with PLS is adequate to determinate the geographical origin of red pepper powder. It tend to difficult the discrimination of geographical origin according to increase the seed content of red pepper powder. The accuracy of discrimination in mixed red pepper powder was range from 95.2% to 100%.