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Bioavailability and Efficiency of Ten Catechins as an Antioxidant

  • Shi, John
    • Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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    • v.7 no.3
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    • pp.327-331
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    • 2002
  • Tea is a pleasant, popular and safe beverage in the world. During the past decade, epidemiological studies have shown that tea catechins intake is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Tea provides a dietary source of health-promoting components to help humans reduce a wide variety of cancer risks and chronic diseases. The antioxidative activity of tea-derived catchins has been extensively studied. The antioxidant effect is a synergistic action between catechins e.g. EGCG, EGC, ECG, EC, pheophytins a and b, and other components in tea leaves, which aye more bioavailable for human body. Green tea has a Higher content of catechins than other kinds of tea. Green tea extract with hot water has high potential and more efficiency to reduce cancer risk than any other tea products or pure EGCG. Protein, iyon, and other food components may interfere with the bioavailability of ten catechins. Interaction of catechins with drug affects the cancer-preventive activity of some cancer-fighting medication. Further studies are required to determine the bioavailability of tea catechins and cancer-preventive functionality.

A study on an integrated platform management system for information regarding agri-food standards (농식품 표준 통합 정보화를 위한 플랫폼 관리 시스템 구축)

  • Jang, Dai-Ja;Kim, Hee-Jin;Song, Yu-Jung;Kim, Kee-Yeun;Yeon, Dae-Joong;Kim, Yu
    • Proceedings of the Korea Contents Association Conference
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    • 2014.11a
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    • pp.163-164
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    • 2014
  • 식품 정보에 대한 수요는 급증하고 있으나 식품 관련 정보가 산재되어 있고, 이러한 정보의 접근 또한 쉽지 않아 이용에 어려움을 겪고 있다. 따라서 본 연구는 농식품 통합정보의 표준화를 통하여 다양한 서비스 및 정보 제공이 가능한 식품정보 플랫폼을 구축하였다.

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Batch Scale Storage of Sprouting Foods by Irradiation Combined with Natural Low Temperature -V. Cooking Qualities of Irradiated Chestnut after Long-term Storage- (방사선조사(放射線照射)와 자연저온(自然低溫)에 의한 발아식품(發芽食品)의 Batch Scale저장(貯藏)에 관(關)한 연구(硏究) -제5보(第五報) : 장기저장(長期貯藏)된 조사(照射)밤의 조리적성(調理適性)에 대하여-)

  • Yang, Ho-Sook;Kim, Jong-Gun;Cho, Han-Ok;Byun, Myung-Woo;Kwon, Joong-Ho
    • Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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    • v.15 no.3
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    • pp.238-244
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    • 1983
  • The cooking quality of irradiated chestnut after longterm storage were evaluated. 1. Color degree and tannin content of irradiated chestnut were slightly increased with the storage, but there was a little difference according to the radiation dose after nine months storage. 2. The main component of free sugars in the irradiated chestnut were identified as sucrose, glucose, fructose and the amino acids of chestnut were identified in the decreasing order of glutamic acid, aspartic acid, leucine, arginine, glycine, alanine, serine, pheylalanine, threonine, valine, isoleucine, tyrosine, methionine and cystein. Free sugars and amino acids of 25 Krad irradiated group showed a little difference compared with those of control group after nine months storage. 3. The calorie of candied chestnut prepared from nine months stored was marked 199 Kcal/100g of edible parts compared with 159 Kcal of raw chestnut. 4. Texture and sensory evaluation of candied chestnut prepared from nine months stored were better in 20-25 Krad irradiated group than in control group.

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Batch Scale Storage of Sprouting Foods by Irradiation Combined with Natural Low Temperature -Ⅳ. Storage of Chestnuts- (방사선조사(放射線照射)와 자연저온(自然低溫)에 의한 발아식품(發芽食品)의 Batch Scale저장(貯藏)에 관(關)한 연구(硏究) -제4보(第四報) : 밤의 저장(貯藏)-)

  • Cho, Han-Ok;Yang, Ho-Sook;Byun, Myung-Woo;Kwon, Joong-Ho;Kim, Jong-Gun
    • Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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    • v.15 no.3
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    • pp.231-237
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    • 1983
  • In order to develop the commercial storage method of chestnut by irradiation combined with natural low temperature, a chestnut variety Ok-gwang was stored in a natural low temperature storage room ($450{\times}650{\times}250$ cmH; year-round temperature change, $2-17^{\circ}C$; R.H., 80-85%) on batch scale followed by irradiation with optimum dose level. Sprouting rate of chestnut was 100% after seven month storage in control whereas that of 20-25 Krad irradiated group was only 5-15%. In comparison of rotting rate, weight loss and texture, 25 Krad irradiated group was better than that of control. Moisture and reducing sugar were increased in contrast with the decrease of total sugar during nine month storage and these changes were more remarkable in control. Ascorbic acid content was slightly decreased both in control and irradiated group; more decrement was noticed in control.

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Monitoring of Pesticide Residues on Herbs and Spices in the Incheon Metropolitan Area (인천 지역에 유통 중인 향신식물 및 향신료가공품 잔류농약 안전성 조사)

  • Yeo, Eun-young;Jung, Seung-Hye;Jang, Jin-Seob;Kwon, Sung-Hee;Park, Byung-Kyu;Lee, Soo-Yeon;Park, Jeong-Eun;Seo, Soon-Jae;Kim, Jung-Im;Kim, Meyong-Hee;Joo, Kwang-Sig;Hur, Myung-Je
    • Journal of Food Hygiene and Safety
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    • v.36 no.1
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    • pp.60-67
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    • 2021
  • In this study we investigated pesticide residues on herbs and spices disrtibuted in the Incheon Metropolitan area. A total of 112 samples were purchased from off-line and on-line markets from January to October 2020. In accordance with the implementation of the Positive List System (PLS), the proper usage of pesticides is now being enforced. It is assumed that unregistered pesticides are being used on herbs and spices due to the low number of registered pesticides in the agricultural industry. Pesticide residue levels were not detected in 99 samples but 11 kinds of pesticides in 6 samples (13 times) exceeded the MRLs. The pesticides that were used in accordance with the PLS were Diazinon, Diethofencarb and Pyridalyl. However, unregistered pesticides were on the herbs and spices. Therefore, it is necessary to educate producers of herbs and spices on the appropriate use of pesticides. It is also necessary to establish MRLs on herbs and spices.

Analytical Study on the Cooking in 'On Zu Bub' ("온주법(溫酒法)"의 조리(調理)에 관한 분석적(分析的) 고찰(考察))

  • Kim, Gwi-Young;Lee, Sung-Woo
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Food Culture
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    • v.3 no.2
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    • pp.143-151
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    • 1988
  • 'On Zu Bub,' written in Korean, is the anonymous old cook book. The kinds of cooking food recorded-Wine 44, Nu Ruk 2, Sauce 2, dessert 6, side dish 2 etc.-are fifty-six items in all. Especially it was written mirutely about brewage. The wines such as Sub Wang Mo You Bok Gyung Hyang Zu, Gu Ga Zu, Sin Bang Zu, Bang Se Hyang Zu, Zuhk Sun So Zu, Gye Dang Zu, Sa Mi Zu, Gwa Ha Jul Mi Zu were not found in other old cook books, 'Eum Sik Di Mi Bang' and 'Zu Bang Moon' and the contents about Gu Gi Za Zu was guoted from Zi Bung You Suhl. The seasonings used were black pepper, ginger, Chun Cho, Cinnamon, Sugar, ect, but red pepper was not used. But, we can find 'Bingsagua' from this book. First 'Bingsagua' has been found in 1789. 'On zu Bub' is guessed developed in late 1700's.

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Modeling of metadata for agricultural and livestock food product (농축산물 식품 메타데이터 모델링)

  • Cho, Hyeeun;Kim, Dae-young
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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    • 2016.10a
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    • pp.475-478
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    • 2016
  • This paper deals with how to operate the metadata for agricultural and livestock food product through the GS1 Source which is a GS1 standard metadata service. We defines GS1 standard identifiers for identifying food product and explain the guidelines for the methods how to document with GS1 standard schema and how to query the metadata in the storage of GS1 Source.

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Strategies to improve irrigation water management for rice production in Pulangui River Irrigation System

  • Siem, Paul Roderick M.;Ahmad, Mirza Junaid;Choi, Kyung-Sook
    • Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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    • 2022.05a
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    • pp.509-509
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    • 2022
  • Rice has always been the anchor of food security in the Philippines and the government is adamant about sustaining rice production by ensuring reliable irrigation water availability. Among the numerous irrigation schemes, the importance of the Pulangui River Irrigation System (PRIS) is undeniable, as it is the largest and primary irrigation source for rice production areas which are considered the food basket in Northern Mindanao. However, the ageing irrigation structures, unlined canals, long-standing water delivery systems, and climate change are compromising the performance of PRIS; and every year, during the dry and wet season, the maximum rice irrigable area is not achieved. From the field-scale water management perspective, untimely irrigation application, an unregulated roster of turn for irrigation among farmers, and the traditional practice of flooding the rice fields are the main causes of substantial water losses in conveyance, distribution, and farm application of irrigation water. Hence, proper irrigation scheduling is crucial to cultivate the maximum irrigable area by ensuring equity among the farmers and to increase the water use efficiency and yield. In this study, the FAO single crop coefficient approach was adopted to estimate rice water requirements, which were subsequently used to suggest appropriate irrigation schedules based on the recommended field-scale rice cultivation practices. The study results would improve the irrigation system management in the study area by facilitating in regulating the canal water flows and releases according to suggested irrigation schedules that could lead to increased benefited area, yield, and water efficiency without straining the available water resources.

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Whole Genome Sequencing of Two Musa Species Towards Disease Resistance and Fiber Quality Improvement

  • John Ivan Pasquil;Richellen Plaza;Roneil Christian Alonday;Damsel Bangcal;Julianne Villela;Antonio, Lalusin;Maria Genaleen Diaz;Antonio Laurena
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Crop Science Conference
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    • 2022.10a
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    • pp.32-32
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    • 2022
  • Abaca (Musa textilis L. Nee) is a native Musa species from the Philippines known for its natural fiber. Abaca fiber a.k.a. Manila hemp extracted from its pseudostems is considered one of the strongest fibers in the world. This is used for commodities such as ropes, papers, and money bills. Abaca is vulnerable to pests and diseases such as the Abaca Bunchy Top Disease (ABTD) caused by Abaca Bunchy Top Virus (ABTV) and Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV). Inosa, one of the varieties of abaca utilized in the Philippines, is highly susceptible to ABTD. In contrast, Pacol (Musa balbisiana L.), a close relative of abaca, is highly resistant to the same disease. Here, we report the sequencing and de novo genome assembly of both abaca var. Inosa and banana var. Pacol. A total of ~16 Gb and ~21 Gb raw reads for Inosa and Pacol, respectively, were generated using Pacbio Hifi sequencing method and assembled with Hifiasm. High-quality de novo assemblies of both Musa species with 99% recovered as per BUSCO analysis were obtained. The assembled Inosa genome has a total length of ~654 Mb and N50 of 7 Mb while Pacol has a total length of 527 Mb and N50 of 3 Mb which are close to their estimated genome size of ~638 Mb and ~503 Mb, respectively. The information that can be derived from the de novo assembled genomes would provide a solid foundation for further research in disease resistance and fiber quality improvement in abaca.

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On-Site Diagnosis of Fire Blight with Antibody-Based Diagnostic Strips (항혈청 기반 진단 스트립을 이용한 과수 화상병 현장진단)

  • Heo, Gwang-Il;Shin, Doo-San;Son, Soo-Hyeong;Oh, Chang-Sik;Park, Duck Hwan;Lee, Young-Kee;Cha, Jae-Soon
    • Research in Plant Disease
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    • v.23 no.4
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    • pp.306-313
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    • 2017
  • Recently fire blight occurred in the Republic of Korea and eradication program for the disease has been executed since then. Specificity and detection sensitivity of the 2 antibody-based diagnostic strips to Korean isolates of Erwinia amylovora (Ea) and their application for on-site diagnosis were evaluated in this study. Ea AgriStrip, a commercial diagnostic kit, and EB strip, developed in this study, reacted positively to the all tested Korean Ea strains and also to most of Erwinia pyrifoliae (Ep) strains causing black shoot blight. They reacted negatively to all Pusedomonas syringae pv. syringae (Pss) strains that cause shoot blight on apple. Detection sensitivity was similar between the 2 strips. For on-site diagnosis, the two strips reacted positively only to the extractions of the fire-blighted samples on all fire blight occurred orchards except one orchard at which on-site diagnosis was carried out at winter time. In addition, they reacted positively to the black-shoot blighted extractions from the black shoot blight occurred apple orchard. These results suggest that both EB strip and Ea AgriStrip would be useful for on-site diagnosis of fire blight in Korea.