• Bulletin of Food Technology
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• v.11 no.3
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• pp.159-163
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• 1998

멕시코는 국기와 동전에 손바닥 선인장을 사용할 만큼 손바닥 선인장이 흔하다. 필자의 본 해외출장은 1997년 농림특정연구과제인 "손바닥 선인장을 이용한 기능성 식품개발 및 생리활성물질 연구"의 수행에 따라 손바닥 선인장의 원산지라 할 수 있는 멕시코를 방문하여 손바닥 선인장의 가공현황과 느낀점을 간단히 언급하고자 한다. 손바닥 선인장에 관심있는 분에게 도움이 되었으면 하는 바램이며, 해외출장을 갈 수 있도록 연구비를 지원해준 농림기술관리센터와 멕시코에서 저의 일행을 안내해 주신 주한 멕시코 대사관 이유범서기관님께 깊은 감사를 드린다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Postharvest Science and Technology of Agricultural Products Conference
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• 2003.04a
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• pp.125.2-126
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• 2003

손바닥 선인장(Opuntia ficus indica var. saboten)은 열대지역 유래의 다년초로서 열매와 줄기를 공복에 갈아 마시면 변비치료, 이뇨효과, 장운동의 활성화 및 식욕증진에 효능이 있으며, 선인장 줄기는 오래전부터 피부질환, 류머티스 및 화상치료에 이용되어 왔다 선인장 열매(prickly pear pulp)는 14.5%의 고형분 함량을 가지고 있으며, 0.21%의 단백질, 0.12%의 지방, 0.44%의 회분, 0.19%의 pectin 이외에 미량의 비타민 A와 C 그리고 여러 종류의 무기질을 포함하고 있다. 선인장 열매로부터 분리된 pectin 성분은 콜레스테롤 수치를 낮추는 효과가 있다고 보고된 바 있다. 본 연구에서는 손바닥 선인장의 소비 확대 방안의 일환으로 손바닥 선인장 열매를 이용한 겔타입 파우치 제품의 개발을 위한 최적의 제조조건을 확립하고자 하였다. 이를 위하여 손바닥 선인장 열매의 추출특성을 반응표면분석에 의해 모니터링하고, 최적조건에서 얻은 추출물을 이용하여 제조한 파우치 제품의 관능적 특성을 검토하였다. 그 결과 가용성 고형분 함량은 추출온도 82.7$0^{\circ}C$, 추출시간 118.98min 및 용매비 24.91 $m\ell$/g일 때 최대값을 나타내었으며, 총페놀성화합물 함량의 최대값은 578.96 $\mu\textrm{g}$/$m\ell$으로 추출온도 89.37$^{\circ}C$, 추출시간 144.77 min 및 용매비 22.81 $m\ell$/g일 때였다. 전자공여능은 추출 온도 97.26$^{\circ}C$, 추출시간 109.30 min, 용매비 19.73 $m\ell$/g일 때 최대값을 나타내었다. 손바닥 선인장 열매의 겔타입 파우치에 대한 관능검사 결과, 최대의 관능점수를 나타내는 배합비는 전반적인 기호도가 3.75점으로 xanthan gum의 함량이 0.11%, 당의 함량이 6.59%, 사과식초의 함량이 1.34%인 것으로 나타났다.

• Journal of the Korean Recycled Construction Resources Institute
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• v.8 no.3
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• pp.365-371
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• 2020

In this study, in order to recycle the stems of opuntia cactus discarded after harvesting the fruit, the cactus stems were powdered and applied as a cement-based admixture. The powder of cactus stem was mixed into the mortar, and its effect on the fresh properties and strength of the mortar was studied. The results were compared with the properties of mortars produced by mixing with a retarder sugar and a viscosity agent methyl-cellulose, which are conventional saccharide-based admixtures. Based on the test results, the cactus stem powder did not clearly show the effect as a retarding agent, whereas the flow and the air content were similar to those of the mortar mixed with methyl-cellulose. This indicated that the cactus stem powder can be used as a viscosity agent. It was found that the strength of the mortar tended to increase when the mixing ratio of the cactus stem powder was lower than 0.3%.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Traditional Landscape Architecture
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• v.36 no.1
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• pp.55-66
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• 2018

The cactus habitat in Jeju Island has a phytogeographically specific distribution in the East Asian region, and forms a unique landscape as the only native cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.) habitat in Korea. However, there has been no detailed investigation on the distribution of cacti in the habitat and no investigation on the diversity of the mixed composition of plants in the habitats and their correlation with the distribution of cactus populations. This study attempted to investigate the diversity of vascular plants in the Wollyeong-ri cactus habitat and record the actual distribution and trends of cactus distribution. In addition to the distribution characteristics of cacti, we also discuss the characteristics of species reflecting the characteristics of the habitat among the mixed population of plant species, as well as the biological and environmental factors that threaten the maintenance of cactus populations or require management for preservation of cacti. Considering the phenological character, we conducted the field surveys for flora identification six times between June 2015 and September 2017. The Engler classification system was used for the arrangement sequence and names of plants, and the Korean Plant Names Index was adopted for the Korean name of the species. The study results showed that the Wolryung-ri cactus habitat in Jeju Island has the characteristic physiognomy of an area dominated by cactus. For the vascular plants, a total of 125 taxa were identified, including 53 families, 104 genera, 109 species, 15 varieties and 1 forma. Endangered plants specified by the Ministry of Environment were not found. Two species, Cyrtomium falcatum and Asplenium incisum, were identified as the ferns, and no gymnosperms were found. In addition, 123 taxa of angiosperms, 91 taxa of dicotyledones and 32 taxa of monocotyledons were identified. The distributions of cacti were confirmed in 289 meshes corresponding to 59.3% of the total 487 meshes in the cactus protected area, which showed various coverage distributions ranging from 5% to 95%. Most of the meshes where no cacti were found are coastal areas with exposed basalt rocks where the soil depth has not developed or extremely restricted due to repeated waves, or areas where artificial facilities, grasslands, and observation paths have been constructed. On the other hand, there were 71 lattice points in 14.5% of the total area where the cactus showed 70% or higher dominance. Cacti are randomly distributed in these areas. They have adapted to the microhabitat environment and are found to be opportunistically distributed along the growable locations. Considering that the reproduction of cacti in the habitat is mostly dependent on parthenogenesis, the present distribution seems to reflect the potentially distributable regions of cacti in the habitat. Based on the results of field surveys, a management plan for conservation and protection of the protected areas has been proposed.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Postharvest Science and Technology of Agricultural Products Conference
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• 2003.10a
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• pp.142.2-142
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• 2003

손바닥 선인장(Opuntia ficus indica)은 중심자목 선인장과에 속하는 다년생 초본으로 열매는 서양배 모양이며 많은 종자가 들어있고 다량의 점질물을 함유하고 있다. 손바닥 선인장 열매(prickly pear pulp)는 14.5%의 고형분 함량을 가지고 있으며, 0.21%의 단백질, 0.12%의 지방, 0.44%의 회분, 0.19%의 pectin 이외에 미량의 비타민 A와 C 그리고 여러 종류의 무기질을 포함하고 있다. 주요 당류로서 sucrose(68.7%), fructose(18.0%) 및 glucose(12.8%)를 함유하고 있으며, 점질다당류의 구성분인 mannose 가 0.5% 포함되어 있다. 손바닥 선인장 열매는 높은 혈중 콜레스테롤, 염증 및 비만 등의 치료에 유용한 것으로 알려져 있다. 본 연구에서는 손바닥 선인장 열매 추출물의 기능적 특성을 반응표면분석에 의해 모니터링 하였다. 그 결과 환원당 함량은 최대값이 33.39 mg%로 추출온도 69.87$^{\circ}C$, 추출시간 68.84 min및 시료에 대한 용매비 16.29 ml/g일 때였다. 총 플라보노이드 함량은 추출온도 89.7$0^{\circ}C$, 추출시간 170 min 및 시료에 대한 용매비 17.07 ml/g일 때 2,03 mg%로 최대값을 나타내었다. 펙틴 함량은 추출온도 96.54$^{\circ}C$, 추출시간 135.28 min및 시료에 대한 용매비 20.02 nWg일 때 최대값 82.04 mg%를 나타내었으며, 비타민 C 함량은 추출온도 61.8$0^{\circ}C$, 추출시간 101.98 min 및 시료에 대한 용매비 12.14 ml/g일 때 최대값이 3.76 mg%였다.

• The Korean Journal of Food And Nutrition
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• v.18 no.4
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• pp.341-348
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• 2005

The quality characteristics of bread added with the levels of $0\%,\;1.0\%,\;2.0\%\;3.0\%\;and\;4.0\%$ prickly pear powder were investigated. Mixing water absorption capacity was increased by increasing amounts of prickly pear powder. Mixing time of dough was increased compared to that of wheat flour by added prickly pear powder, while it decreased as prickly pear powder content increased. Dough stability of wheat flour added with $1.0\%$ prickly pear powder was similar to wheat flour dough, while decreased by increasing amount of prickly pear powder at the range of $2.0\~4.0\%$. Pasting temperature($66.1\~66.9^{\circ}C$) of wheat flour added with $1.0\%,\;2.0\%\;3.0\%\;and\;4.0\%$ prickly pear powder was lower($67.8^{\circ}C$) than that of wheat flour. Peak viscosity($2,226\~2,375$ cp) of wheat flour added with $1.0\%,\;2.0\%\;3.0\%\;and\;4.0\%$ prickly pear powder were higher(2,288 cp) than control, and increased with increasing amount of prickly pear powder Setback($797\~750$ cp) of wheat flour added with $1.0\%,\;2.0\%\;3.0\%\;and\;4.0\%$ prickly pear powder were lower(803 cp) than that of wheat flour, and decreased with increasing amount of prickly pear powder. The volume of dough added with prickly pear powder decreased compared to that of the wheat dough. The specific loaf volume of bread added with prickly pear powder decreased($8.0\~18.5\%$) compared to that of the wheat bread. Color of crumb was deep red gradually with the increasing amount of substituted prickly pear powder. Hardness, adhesiveness, gumminess and chewiness of bread were increased gradually with the increasing amount of substituted prickly pear powder but the springiness was decreased. The sensory evaluation showed that bread of wheat flour added with $2.0\%$ prickly pew powder was superiority than the wheat flour bread.

• Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life
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• v.21 no.5
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• pp.691-697
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• 2011

The purpose of this study was to determine the possibility of using Opuntia ficus-indica as a natural health food source. To accomplish this, the contents of general and antioxidative nutrient contents of Opuntia ficus-indica were measured. The carbohydrate, crude protein, crude fat and crude ash were 66.79%, 5.51%, 9.89% and 9.29%, respectively. The calorie contents of Opuntia ficusindica was 378.21 kcal. The content of total dietary fiber was 36.54%. The essential and non-essential amino acids contents were 1,635.14 mg and 3,012.68 mg, respectively. Potassium was the most abundant mineral followed by Ca, Mg, and Na, showing that Opuntia ficus-indica is an alkali material. The electron-donating activity (EDA) of Opuntia ficus-indica was 29.85~44.57%, and the activity was dependent on the sample concentration. Total phenolic content of Opuntia ficus-indica was 2.21 ${\mu}g$/mg, and total flavonoids content was estimated as 1.80 ${\mu}g$/mg. Opuntia ficus-indica extract showed the highest reducing power (OD 700=3.18) at a concentration of 6.25 mg/mL. Based on the above results, we determined that the Opuntia ficus-indica has potential antioxidant activities.

• Journal of Practical Agriculture & Fisheries Research
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• v.8 no.1
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• pp.30-42
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• 2006

This experiment was conducted to investigate current situation and plant grouping by light and watering of mingled several cacti and succulents in a pot. The main 11 cacti are consist of Myrtillocactus geometrizans (Mart.) Cons., Gymnocalycium mihanovichii var. friedrichii Werd., Marginatocereus marginatus(DC.) Backbg., Eriocactus leninghausii (Hge. Jr.) Backbg, Notocactus scopa (Spreng.) Berg., Lobivia nealeana Backbg., Mammillaria elongata var. intertexta (DC.) SD., Pseudoespostoa (Vp1.) Backbg., Mammillaria albilanata Backbg., Mammillaria klissingiana Bod. and Espostoa lanata (HBK.) Br. & R. The main 10 succulents are Kalanchoe thyrsifolia Harv., Portulacaria afra var. foliis-variegatis Jacobs., Crassula perforata Thunbg., Echeveria pulvinata Rose, Aeonium arboreum cv. atropurpureum., Echeveria lauii Moran & J. Meyran, Pachypodium lamerei Drake, Sedum rubrotinctum cv. Aurora Boom., Aloe mitriformis Mill., and Euphorbia coerulescens Haw. The cacti were native to Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Paraguay, Ecuador, etc. The sucullents were native to Mexico, Africa, Gran Canaria, Madagascar, etc. Most of all the cacti and sucullents in the experiment are growing well under full sun or light shade, however Portulacaria afra var. foliis-variegatis Jacobs, and Sedum rubrotinctum cv. Aurora Boom. did not influenced by light. And all the plants require a little or moderate watering. Thus, planting by similar required water and light, when growing in a pot of several cacti and succulents, might be decreased the rate of death causing by their different plant physiology.

• FLOWER RESEARCH JOURNAL
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• v.16 no.4
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• pp.309-312
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• 2008

A red grafted cactus of Gymnocalycium mihanovichii 'Red King' was bred by the Cactus Research Institute, Gyeonggi-do ARES. in 2007. A crossing between 'Redjewelry' and 'GG024824' in 2005 was obtained 135 seedlings. 'Red King' was finally selected through the test of specific growth and coloring characteristics in 2007. The color of body and tubercles is red. The shape of glove is flat round with 8~9 ribs. Spine is short length and light brown color. Growth is fast as 6 month after planting to reach 36.8 mm in diameter. Propagation ability is good as to set as many as 14.1 tubercles.

• FLOWER RESEARCH JOURNAL
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• v.16 no.4
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• pp.313-316
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• 2008

A yellow grafted cactus of Gymnocalycium mihanovichii 'Yellow King' was bred by the Cactus Research Institute, Gyeonggi-do ARES. in 2007. A crossing between 'GG0214319' and 'GG021295' in 2005 was obtained 338 seedlings. 'Yellow King' was finally selected through the test of specific growth and glove coloring characteristics in 2007. The color of glove and tubercles is yellow. The shape of glove is round with 8~9 ribs. Spine is short and brown color. Growth is fast as 6 month after planting to reach 34.1 mm in diameter. Propagation ability is good to set as many as 12.4 tubercles.