• Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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• v.17 no.4
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• pp.59-65
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• 2012

Hot pepper can be easily faded or discolored in drying process, so we need to use the sorting technique to improve the quality for dried hot pepper. Independent Component Analysis (ICA) is one of the most widely used methods for blind source separation. In this paper we use this technique to get a concentration image of the most important component which plays a role in the dried pepper. This concentration image is different from the binary image and it reflects the characteristics of major components, so that we know the distribution and quality of the component and how to sort the dried pepper. Also, the size of the concentration image can tell the relation with capsaicinoids which make hot taste. We propose a sorting method of the dried hot pepper that is faded or discolored and lacked a major component likes capsaicin in drying process using ICA concentration image.

• Food Science and Preservation
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.1-8
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• 2010

We investigated the effect of freezing on changes in the chemical components of semi-dried red pepper (SDRP). We used storage temperatures of $0^{\circ}C,\;-10^{\circ}C,\;-20^{\circ}C,\;and\;-70^{\circ}C$. After 30 days of storage, capsaicin content had decreased by 40% at $0^{\circ}C$ and by 21% at $-20^{\circ}C$. Initial vitamin C content was 1,358.02 mg%. Compared with control, the $0^{\circ}C$ storage group showed a significant decrease in vitamin C content but no such decrease was noted in the $-20^{\circ}C$ and $-70^{\circ}C$ storage groups after 30 days. ASTA values were not influenced by storage temperature or period, in agreement with previous results. We concluded that storage was effective at temperatures of less than $-20^{\circ}C$. Next, both dried red pepper (DRP) and SDRP were stored at $-20^{\circ}C$ for 12 months. DRP had the lower level of capsaicinoids (55.01 mg%) owing to the long drying time. After 12 months, SDRP capsaicinoid had decreased by 30-33%, compared with a decrease of 54% in DRP. Initial vitamin C contents were 721.48 and 955.25 mg% in DRP and SDRP, respectively, and, after 12 months, vitamin C loss in the SDRP group (37%) was less than that in fresh red pepper (FRP) samples (45%). Initial $\beta$-carotene content was greatest in the FRP group (259.82 mg%), and that of DRP decreased by 20% after 12 months. The color a/b value of SDRP (1.40) was greater than that of DRP (1.00).

• Horticultural Science & Technology
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• v.19 no.4
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• pp.526-529
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• 2001

The study was conducted to investigate quality changes of red pepper by different shelf temperatures after storage at $7^{\circ}C$ for 30 days. Red pepper fruits produced high volume of $C_2H_4$ and $CO_2$ when alternating temperatures exceeded $10^{\circ}C$. Total sugar contents were not different among all the treatments. In contrast, sucrose content decreased about half at higher shelf temperature conditions than at $7^{\circ}C$. Capsaicinoid content was not influenced by alternating temperature, but ascorbic acid content tended to decrease by high shelf temperature after storage at $7^{\circ}C$. Decay did not occur under $13^{\circ}C$, while it occurred in 22.2% of hits at $15^{\circ}C$ and 68.8% at room temperature, respectively. From this results, it is suggested that the optimum shelf temperature of red pepper after low temperature storage should be under $13^{\circ}C$ and that fruits of red pepper stored at $7^{\circ}C$ for 30 days could be sold within 10 days on the shelf.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.24 no.3
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• pp.266-271
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• 1992

The contents of capsaicinoids, free sugars and organic acids of 10 Korean varieties of red pepper power were measured and the sensory properties of their water extracts were compared in order to investigate the influence of the composition of taste components on sensory acceptability of Korean red pepper. The composition of taste components in red pepper powder varied widely depending on the varieties; total capsaicinoid content varied from 0.029 to 0.296%, free sugar $8.45{\sim}15.21%$ and organic acid $4.58{\sim}17.54%$. Capsaicinoid contents, especially dihydrocapsaicin content, were highly correlated with the pungent taste of the water extract of red pepper powder (r=0.870), but did not show significant relationship to the overall sensory acceptability. The sensory overall acceptability was highly influenced by the contents of total sugar (r=+0.815), reducing sugar (r=+0.805), glucose (r=+0.814) and fructose (r=+0.787). Multiple regression with total sugar $(X_1)$, total capsaicin $(X_2)$ and total organic acid contents $(X_3)$ increased the correlation coefficient for sensory acceptability(Y) to R=0.9008. From the result, a regression equation of $Y=0.9808X_1-10.7526X_2-0.1664X_3-4.1147$ was obtained.

• Food Science and Preservation
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• v.16 no.3
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• pp.362-370
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• 2009

Quality changes in semi-dried red pepper (SRP) treated with ozone water were observed upon storage (at $-18^{\circ}C$) after freezing at $-10^{\circ}C$, $-20^{\circ}C$, and $-40^{\circ}C$. Drip loss after treatment was greater than in control peppers, but no significant difference was evident between treatments (p<0.05). We observed that differences between samples decreased as storage time increased. Texture after treatment did not change significantly over a 3-month period. The redness (a-value) after treatment was greater than in the control, but no sample showed significant color alteration after the 3-month period. The capsaicinoid content decreasedas storage time increased, and was also affected by the freezing temperature. However, carotenoid content was not influenced by freezing or storage temperature. Ascorbic acid and free sugar contents showed decreases of 47% and 6.5%, respectively, after semi-drying. The results of sensory evaluation indicated no significant difference between samples in terms of color appearance.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.37 no.8
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• pp.1084-1089
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• 2008

This study was carried to investigate the proximate compositions, capsacinoids, organic acid of various red pepper (Capscium annuum L.) seeds. Twenty domestic varieties of red pepper seeds cultivated in Korea and four foreign varieties of samples cultivated in New Mexico, USA were analyzed. In proximate composition of the various red pepper seeds, ash content showed a range of $3.11{\pm}0.03{\sim}3.77{\pm}0.01%$, and protein content showed a range of $13.25{\pm}0.01{\sim}16.53{\pm}0.08%$. On the other hand, crude lipid content showed wide range distribution of $18{\sim}30%$ and total dietary fiber showed a range of $40{\sim}65%$. Capsaicin content of various red pepper seeds showed $0.09{\pm}0.04{\sim}5.32{\pm}0.14\;mg%$ and dihydrocapsaicin was $0.00{\sim}2.17{\pm}0.18\;mg%$. Capsaicin content was higher than dihydrocapsaicin content. In the organic acid content, Dangchan, Chohyang and Mixed red pepper seed showed a low range of $1.6{\sim}1.9%$; in contrast, Chunhamujuk, Samgang, Ganggun, Wangdaebak, Chunhailpum, New Mexico 6 and LB-25 showed higher values of over 5%.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.25 no.6
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• pp.893-898
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• 1996

This study is a continuous work for the standardization of children's kimchi preparation. In order to find out the proper red pepper powder for children's kimchi, four kinds of red pepper powder(A, B, C, D) sold in Kyungsang province were used as samples. The proximate composition, color value, capsaicinoids concentration and sugar content in four kinds of the red pepper powder were determined, and sensory evaluation of kimchi Prepared with those was carried out for different fermentation times. Moisture contents of red pepper powder A, B, C and D were in the range of 11.59~13.48%. Lipid and ash contents of samples were in the range of 7.59~8.39% and 4.34~7.45%, respectively. In comparision of color values measured by a Hunter colorimeter, red pepper powder A showed the highest value for a and b values. Also A showed the brightest color as measured in ASTA color and L value. Capsaicin concentration of D and dihydrocapsaicin concentration of C were found to be the highest among the sanlples. The capsaicin equivalent was in tile order of D>C>A>B. The content of total sugar was in the order of B>A>D>C. In the sensory evaluation of children's kimchi prepared with four kinds of red pepper powder, the color and total acceptability of kimchi prepared with A were found to be the best. The results of sensory evaluation between kimchi prepared with A and school supplied kimchi showed that the former was better. And the composition of A red pepper powder was as follows: capsaicin equivalent 24.l5mg%, total sugar content 15.79% and ASTA color value 178.2.

• Korean journal of food and cookery science
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• v.26 no.6
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• pp.753-760
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• 2010

The purpose of this study was to develop value-added seasoning products with Korean advanced chile peppers (Capsicum annuum L.) and investigate their physicochemical characteristics based on sensory evaluation. Ninety-seven chile pepper-related products were collected from American local favorites and analyzed based on their compositions. Yeongyang's chile pepper powders were prepared to develop Korean chile pepper seasoning products and measured for total microbial content (3.36 log CFU/g), moisture content (12.43%), total carotenoids (223.46 mg/100 g), vitamin C (290.33 mg/100 g), ASTA color value (149.37), and capsaicinoids (4.06 mg/100 g). Korean chile pepper seasoning samples for beef showed higher overall acceptability compared to American local favorite seasonings. Completed Korean chile pepper seasoning products contained red pepper (20%), various herbs (26.1%), salt (11.4%), dried mushroom (8.5%), garlic (8.5%), black pepper, curry, paprika, sweet pumpkin (5.7%), and citron (2.8%). This result might show the possibility of replacing mixed seasoning products from foreign countries (USA and Europe).

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.26 no.5
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• pp.496-499
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• 1994

The antioxidant effect of capsaicin, the pungent principle of red pepper and oleoresin extracted from red pepper was investigated by measuring TBA(Thiobarbituric acid) value and hydroperoxide value using CL-HPLC(Chemiluminescence-high performance liquid chromatography) during storage at $30^{\circ}C$. The antioxidant activity of capsaicin and oleoresin was compared with erythorbate already used. The antioxigenic effect of capsaicin and oleoresin was very effective to the preservation of ground bacon belly meat. Especially, oleoresin have a remarkable effect to prevent the peroxidation of ground bacon belly meat. Capsaicinoids were known as the main additives in Korea, but the antioxidant activity of meat products has not been reported. So, we suggest that capsaicin, especially, oleoresin combined with other natural antioxigenic substances as like tocopherol may be effective to prevent the oxidation of ground bacon belly meat.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.33 no.6
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• pp.784-788
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• 2001

Reliable data on the exposure of capsaicin, which evokes hot sensation in hot red pepper, are important prerequisites for studying biological functions of capsaicin in human body since its roles are controversial according to animal and epidemiological studies. To get accurate data, the use of urinary biomarkers was considered as a measure of internal exposure of capsaicin. After 2-day-capsaicin depletion five to six women in their 20's were instructed to eat 60 or 80 g/day hot red pepper soybean paste as a capsaicin source with meal which did not contain capsaicinoid, and to collect their urine separately. HPLC conditions were set to detect capsaicinoid and urinary metabolites at the same time. Most of capsaicinoid were excreted in the form of 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic acid in three subjects at the highest dose. This result suggests the oxidation of the 4-hydroxy3-methoxybenzaldehyde, the hydrolysis product of capsaicin, is the major metabolic pathway in the human body, whereas the reduction of the aldehyde is the major route in rats. However, neither any metabolite nor the parent compound was ever shown in two of the subjects reflecting large individual differences of capsaicin absorption and/or biotransformation.