• Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life
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• v.6 no.1
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• pp.77-84
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• 1996

For the purpose of utilizing aspartame as sweetener of kimchi, the kimchi containing 0.01 to 0.08% aspartame was investigated by measuring pH, acidity, texture, color, sensory evaluation test during fermentation of 250days at 1$0^{\circ}C$, The pH of kimchi added aspartame was a little higher than that of control. The Hunter L-value of kimchi containing 0.01 to 0.04% aspartame was higher than that of control, and "a" and "b" values were also high in 0.06 to 0.08% and 0.01 to 0.08% treatments, respectively. The sweet taste and overall taste of kimchi containing 0.02% were suitable. In spite of the decrease of sweetener's degree by decomposition of aspartame during fermentation, the edible period of the kimchi by decrease of sour taste was also extended.e was also extended.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.28 no.2
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• pp.311-315
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• 1996

Thermal stability of aspartame was investigated as affected by the temperature and pH during heating. The thermal stability study of aspartame heated at $60-100^{\circ}C$ showed that aspartame was degraded more rapidly as the heating temperature increased. Activation energy for thermal degradation was 20.77 kcal/mol. The thermal degradation products, a diketopiperazine (DKP) and ${\alpha}$-aspartylphenylalanine (${\alpha}$-AP), were rapidly increased while the aspartame concentration decreased. The pH change of aspartame solution was rapidly decreased during initial three hours of heating and more significant at high temperature. In the pH range ()』 3-7, aspartame was the most unstable at pH 7 and stable at pH 4. The thermal degradation rate contants were 0.827 at pH 7, 0.286 at pH 6, 0.072 at pH 5 and 0.045 at pH 4 during initial heating at $100^{\circ}C$.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.19 no.5
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• pp.456-462
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• 1987

아스파탐(N-${\alpha}-L-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine-methylester)$은 아스파르트산과 메칠 페닐알라닌의 펩티드결합 화합물로서 설당의 $180{\sim}200$배의 감미도를 가지고 있으며 감미의 성상이 비교적 설탕에 유사하고 충치원인균에 의해서 발효가 되지 않으므로 새로운 설탕의 대체품으로서 국내외적으로 그 소비량이 급증하고 있다. 본고에서는 아스파탐의 감미도와 감미성상, 화학적 안정성과 위생적인 안전성에 대해서 살펴보고 각종 식품에서의 이용현황을 조사하였다. 그리고 현재 사용되고 있는 화학적 합성법을 소개하고 아울러 생산수율이나 제조공정상 화학적 합성법보다 유리할 것으로 생각되는 효소적합성 방법에 대한 연구현황 및 가능성에 대해서 개략적으로 서술하였다.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.43 no.4
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• pp.604-611
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• 2014

The purpose of this study was to assess the consumption of aspartame and acesulfame K, the most frequently utilized artificial sweeteners in Korea. The contents of aspartame and acesulfame K in processed foodstuffs were analyzed by HPLC, and daily intakes according to sex and age were estimated by applying the consumption data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Estimated daily intakes of aspartame and acesulfame K were 58.37 ${\mu}g/kg$ bw/day and 14.23 ${\mu}g/kg$ bw/day, respectively, in 2012. These amounts constituted 0.15% and 0.09% of the ADI (Acceptable Daily Intake) established by the JECFA (FAO/WHO Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives). Estimated daily intakes of aspartame and acesulfame K in the 95 percentile consumption group were 2,510.48 ${\mu}g/kg$ bw/day and 761.92 ${\mu}g/kg$ bw/day, respectively, and intake levels were 6.28% and 5.08% of the ADI, respectively. In conclusion, daily intake levels of artificial sweeteners were evaluated to be at safe levels.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.43 no.8
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• pp.1304-1316
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• 2014

The aims of this study were to estimate daily intakes of artificial sweeteners from beverages and liquid teas as well as evaluate their potential health risks in Korean children and adolescents (1 to 19 years old). Dietary intake assessment was conducted using actual levels of aspartame, acesulfame-K, and sucralose in non-alcoholic beverages (651 beverages and 87 liquid teas), and food consumption amounts were drawn from "The Fourth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2007~2009)". To estimate dietary intake of non-alcoholic beverages, a total of 6,082 children and adolescents (Scenario I) were compared to 1,704 non-alcoholic beverage consumption subjects (Scenario II). The estimated daily intake of artificial sweeteners was calculated based on point estimates and probabilistic estimates. The values of probabilistic artificial sweeteners intakes were presented by a Monte Carlo approach considering probabilistic density functions of variables. The level of safety for artificial sweeteners was evaluated by comparisons with acceptable daily intakes (ADI) of aspartame (0~40 mg/kg bw/day), acesulfame-K (0~15 mg/kg bw/day), and sucralose (0~15 mg/kg bw/day) set by the World Health Organization. For total children and adolescents (Scenario I), mean daily intakes of aspartame, acesulfame-K, and sucralose estimated by probabilistic estimates using Monte Carlo simulation were 0.09, 0.01, and 0.04 mg/kg bw/day, respectively, and 95th percentile daily intakes were 0.30, 0.02, and 0.13 mg/kg bw/day, respectively. For consumers-only (Scenario II), mean daily intakes of aspartame, acesulfame-K, and sucralose estimated by probabilistic estimates using Monte Carlo simulation were 0.52, 0.03, and 0.22 mg/kg bw/day, respectively, and 95th percentile daily intakes were 1.80, 0.12, and 0.75 mg/kg bw/day, respectively. For scenarios I and II, neither aspartame, acesulfame-K, nor sucralose had a mean and 95th percentile intake that exceeded 5.06% of ADI.

• Culinary science and hospitality research
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• v.22 no.7
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• pp.36-46
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• 2016

The study examined the kinds of sweeteners(xylitol, sorbitol, acesulfame K, aspartame, stevioside) instead of sugar for vanilla sauce to satisfy customers' health needs. According to the results, the sauce with sugar had lowest salinity, highest sugar content, and sauce with aspartame had lowest sugar content. pH were highest in sauce with sorbitol, with aspartame were lowest. L-value, a-value was the highest in sauce with aspartame, while b-value was the lowest. The moisture content was the lowest, while viscosity was the highest in the sauce with xylitol. In a sensory evaluation, texture and overall preference was the highest in vanilla sauces with aspartame which have proper color intensity and strong flavor in mouth feel. The result indicated that health-oriented consumers and satisfy the health of modern people's needs when using the vanilla sauce with aspartame instead of sugar. It is also advised to vanilla sauce with aspartame for preventing adult disease and using the diets for patient.

• The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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• v.9 no.3
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• pp.601-606
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• 2023

The edible sweetener aspartame is formed from the synthesis of asparagine, one of the amino acids, and phenylalanine. It is a protein ingredient that produces sweetness 200 times higher than sucrose, and is used as a diet product because it is a substance that can replace sugar. Although the effects on animals and humans have been well studied, no studies have been conducted on plant metabolism. In this study, the effect of aspartame metabolism was tested using germinated onion, bean sprouts, and Kalanchoe. The three types of plants with germinated roots showed rapid growth in the early stage of treatment with 1mM aspartame, and showed a nutrient supply effect due to the effect of amino acids, which are constituents. However, when treated for 4 weeks, symptoms similar to lateral roots appear in the form of lignification in onions, the effect of quickly withering is seen in bean sprouts, and senescence of roots appears in 12-week-old Kalanchoe. All of them show accelerated aging after the growth phase. This shows that, among the two amino acids, asparagine is related to auxin generation that induces rapid growth, and it is thought to be the result of lignification due to the effect of phenylalanine.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.28 no.1
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• pp.162-168
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• 1996

Effects of temperature, pH and addition of NaCl and quinine on sweetness and recognition threshold of aspartame were investigated. Changes in flavor of some foods were also studied when aspartame was added. The sweetness of 0.02% aspartame, the equi-sweetness of 4.3% sugar, was organoleptically evaluated by multiple comparison test at variouse range of temperature ($4^{\circ}$, $20^{\circ}$, $40^{\circ}$, $60^{\circ}$ and $80^{\circ}C$), pH (3.0, 4.5, 6.0 and 7.5), NaCl (0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0%) and quinine (0.001, 0.003 and 0.005%). The highest sweetness was obtained at $20^{\circ}C$ and pH 3.0-4.5. Addition of NaCl at 0.5% level showed the highest sweetness which was decreased thereafter. The sweetness was significantly decreased by the addition of quinine. The recognition threshold of aspartame was the lowest at $20^{\circ}C$ and pH 3.0-4.5. Lower in bitterness and higher In ginseng flavor were noted in ginseng tea with aspartame than in that without aspartame. Improved roasted flavor and decreased undesirable odor and taste were resulted in soymilk with the addition of aspartame. The flavors of orange, apple and strawberry were enhanced by aspartame in orange juice, apple juice and strawberry juice, respectively.

• Korean journal of food and cookery science
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• v.21 no.2 s.86
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• pp.235-242
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• 2005

This study investigated the sensory characteristics of mixtures of high-intensity sweeteners for beverage and estimated the shelf life during storage. Sensory characteristics of mixtures of sweeteners (Aspartame/ Acesulfame-K, Aspartame/Sucralose and Acesulfame-K/Stevioside) were evaluated in aqueous (ranging from 90:10 to 50:50) and citrate buffer (ranging from 90:10 to 50:50) solutions. Significant synergistic effects were found in Aspartame/Acesulfame-K and Aspartame/Sucralose mixtures. No significant differences were found in other taste attributes (astringency, bitterness, metallic taste etc.). Aspartame/Acesulfame-K 5:5 solution showed the most acceptable sensory attributes. $Q_10$ values of Aspartame and Acesulfame-K mixture in citrate buffer (ranging from 90:10 to 50:50) solution were calculated from the temperature data (between $40^{\circ}C\;and\;50^{\circ}C$) determined by HPLC. $Q_10$ values were in the range of 2.01-2.25. Their shelf lives were calculated to be lengthened with increasing Acesulfame-K mixture ratio. Their shelf lives in Aspartame/Acesulfame-K 5:5 citrate buffer solution estimated at $20^{\circ}C\;and\;30^{\circ}C$ were 178 days and 88 days, respectively.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.35 no.6
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• pp.690-697
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• 2006

This study has been carried out to estimate mean concentration and the daily intake of 2 artificial sweeteners (aspartame and sucralose) by analyzing food samples. Total number of samples was 755 and the number of samples detected for sweeteners was 33 (detection rate was 4.4%). Contribution rate to total estimated daily intake (%) of artificial sweeteners in food categories was high in candy for aspartame and sucralose. Total Estimated Daily Intakes $({\Sigma}EDI)$ for different age groups were high in $13{\sim}19$ years old for aspartame and $7{\sim}12$ years old for sucralose. Total estimated daily intakes $({\Sigma}EDI)$ of men and women were 5.10 mg/person/day and 4.88 mg/person/day, respectively. Total estimated daily intakes $({\Sigma}EDI)$ of artificial sweeteners were shown as follows; 3.75 mg/person/day for aspartame and 1.27 mg/person/day for sucralose, respectively and assuming a body weight of 55 kg. These values were ranged from $0.15{\sim}0.17%$ of acceptable daily intake (ADI) evaluated by FAO/WHO and $1.0{\sim}21.4%$ of theoretical maximum daily intake (TMDI), and therefore, judged to be safe.