• KSBB Journal
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• v.25 no.5
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• pp.443-448
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• 2010

Coated citric acid as an acidulant was prepared to be used as a stable food additive. Sensory evaluation of chocolate products with the coated acidulant additive was performed to improve sensory preference tendency in chocolate product. When the ratio of coated acidulant was varied on the preparation of dark (0, 1, 2 wt%), milk (0, 1, 2 wt%) and white (0, 2, 4, 6 wt%) chocolate, 1 wt% (dark and milk) or 2 wt% (white) addition showed better preference than that of 0% sample in overall acceptability. Under the condition of the same coated acidulant content (1% or 2%), the white chocolate showed best sensory evaluation result in sweet, sour taste and overall acceptability.

• Korean journal of food and cookery science
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• v.24 no.2
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• pp.222-227
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• 2008

The objective of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant activity of yuza chocolate,and to determine the optimum ratio of yuza powder for its preparation. Yuza peel and flesh powders were added to chocolate at weight percentages of 0, 3, and 6%, respectively. Color values (L-value, redness, and yellowness), total phenol content, total antioxidant capacity, DPPH radical scavenging activity, and sensory characteristics were then measured in the samples of yuza-containing chocolate. As the amount of yuza powder increased, total phenol content, antioxidant capacity, and radical scavenging activity increased. Depending on the level of yuza powder, significant differences (p <0.05) were shown in aroma, taste, bitterness, and overall acceptability however, there were no significant differences in texture. In terms of sensory acceptability, the addition of 3% yuza peel powder to chocolate was optimal.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Culture
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• v.25 no.2
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• pp.216-224
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• 2010

This study was conducted to aid in the development of the optimal recipe for chocolate with fermented and aged garlic extract (Allium sativum var. pekinense). We added garlic extract in order to increase the nutritional value of the chocolate. The optimal sensory composite recipe was determined, following Central Composites for chocolate with different levels of fermented and aged garlic extract (A) and cream (B), while analysis was performed by Response Surface Methodology, from the date that the sensory evaluation was performed. Ten experimental recipes, including 2 reference points in the composition, were selected. The compositional and functional properties were measured, and physical and sensory values were applied to the mathematical models. Perturbation plots showed the influence of each ingredient on the final product. Measurements showed significant values in lightness, sweetness, pH, hardness and cohesiveness, while sensory measurements showed significant values in color, texture, sourness, bitterness and overall quality. The optimum formulations were calculated by numerical and graphical methods, as being 34.61g fermented and aged garlic extract and 72.68g cream for each 200g chocolate. As well it was revealed that the aptitude of chocolate was more influenced by fermented garlic extract than it was by cream.

• Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life
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• v.22 no.4
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• pp.535-542
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• 2012

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quality characteristics and antioxidant activity of chocolate added with Rehmannia Radix Preparata (R. Radix Preparata) concentrate (0, 3, 6 and 9%). As the amount of R. Radix Preparata concentrate increased, water content significantly. The pH of chocolate decreased significantly as R. Radix Preparata concentrate increased, but the acidity of chocolate increased. Sugar concentration and reducing sugar contents also increased according to the amount of R. Radix Preparata concentrate. The L(lightness), a(redness) and b(yellowness) values significantly decreased as R. Radix Preparata concentrate increased. However, texture was not significantly different among the treatments. As the amount of R. Radix Preparata concentrate increased, DPPH radical scavenging and hydroxyl radical scavenging activities increased. In the results of the sensory evaluation, scores of color, taste, flavor, texture, and overall acceptability were the highest in chocolate added with 6% R. Radix Preparata concentrate. From these results, it was suggested that the optimum addition amount of R. Radix Preparata concentrate to chocolate is 6%.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.49 no.6
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• pp.617-624
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• 2017

Chocolate, one of the most popular confectioneries in the world, is known for its aromatic flavor and high antioxidant activities. In this study, we investigated the effects of fermentation with commercially available lactic acid bacteria, ABT-5, on the flavor and antioxidant activities of dark chocolate. During 24 h fermentation, pH decreased from 5.52 to 3.97 and total acidity increased from 0.51 to 1.85%, whereas total polyphenol and flavonoid contents as well as DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging activities remained unchanged. Furthermore, compared with control HepG2 cells treated with unfermented dark chocolate, those treated with the fermented dark chocolate showed significantly lower levels of reactive oxygen species and higher viability under $H_2O_2-induced$ oxidative stress. Finally, GC-MS and headspace GC-MS analysis detected 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone and 2-furanmethanol, known to enhance flavor, in the fermented dark chocolate. Collectively, these results suggest that ABT-5-fermented dark chocolate could be utilized for developing value-added dark chocolate products.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.38 no.11
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• pp.1600-1605
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• 2009

Cherry powder (obtained from ground fruit of Prunus serrulata L. var. spontanea Max. wils.), which is a natural functional material, was used in dark & white chocolate manufacturing at different concentrations from 0, 3, 6 and 9%. The moisture content of the cherry powder chocolate was significantly higher than the control; however, pH of chocolate was decreased significantly with the addition of cherry powder. Lightness (L), redness (a) and yellowness (b) of chocolate decreased as the concentration of cherry powder increased. The hardness was decreased with the increasing cherry powder. As the amount of cherry powder increased, total phenol content, DPPH radical scavenging activity increased. Color, smell, taste, hardness, texture and overall acceptability of chocolate were significantly higher in the chocolate containing 3% cherry power. Results suggest that the optimal amount of cherry powder added in the manufacturing of chocolate was 3% of the total weight.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Culture
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• v.16 no.5
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• pp.399-406
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• 2001

This study was carried out to investigate the effects of addition ratio(0, 5, 10 and 20%) of various minor ingredients(prosomillet, glutinous barley, oat, wheat, yellow and black soybean, safflower seed, chocolate etc.) on mechanical and sensory characteristics of Sulgiduk. In mechanical evaluation, hardness, cohesiveness and gumminess were increased with increasing the content of prosomillet, glutinous barley, oat and wheat to be added, and did not show any relationship the content of them to be added on yellow and black soybean, safflower seed and chocolate. In sensory evaluation, quality characteristics of Sulgiduk added with prosomillet, oat, yellow and black soybean and chocolate with $5{\sim}10%$, respectively was better than those of Sulgiduk without the minor ingredients. Change of hardness on Sulgiduk added with oat, yellow soybean, black soybean and chocolate was lower than those of Sulgiduk without them during storage of room temperature.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Culture
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• v.35 no.2
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• pp.167-172
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• 2020

This study was conducted to identify the choice attributes in the purchase of chocolate and to identify differences between the choices, by considering the purpose of purchase being self-gift or interpersonal gift. The preferred optional attributes considered and assessed were capacity, package, product composition, brand reputation, and sensuality. The survey included customers who purchased chocolates from June 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017. T-test was applied to verify the difference in optional attributes depending on the purpose of purchase. Our results indicate that people consider packages, product composition, and reputation for interpersonal gifts, and that Valentine's Day purchases are frequently for themselves and others' gifts. Our results will help to identify chocolate consumption behavior, and will facilitate in establishing chocolate product composition and development as well as brand positioning strategies, through factors affecting preferences based on the purpose of purchase.

• KOREAN JOURNAL OF PACKAGING SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
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• v.25 no.2
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• pp.47-50
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• 2019

Migration behavior of printing ink solvents on three types of chocolates with different fat content and fat compositions (different crystallinity) was investigated. Even though chocolate cream (29%) has lower fat content (29%) than that of chips (48%), it showed higher degree of migration. However, with increasing temperature, degree of migration was depended on mainly fat content. This result indicated that degree of migration was mainly affected by crystallinity at below melting point of chocolate, but the effect was diminshed as the temperature was close to melting temperature.

• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• v.57 no.4
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• pp.307-312
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• 2014

Chocolate is restricted for obese and diabetic patients due to high in sugar contents. We investigated shell-chocolate fillings with low calorie content and low glycemic indexes using alternative sweeteners such as tagatose and xylose and adding coffee grounds. Chocolate filling was made with sugar, cacao and butter in the original recipe. Sugar was substituted with tagatose or xylose and 3% coffee ground was added in each chocolate filling and substituted for 3% of the cocoa. Water retention and spreadability of the chocolate filling was significantly higher in the tagatose+coffee ground group in comparison to the sugar. In the chromaticity test, chocolate filling made with tagatose was darker in comparison to that made with sugar: brightness (L) was lower and redness (a) and yellowness (b) were higher than the sugar filling. Sensory evaluation revealed that chocolate filling made with tagatose had high score in 4 categories such as taste, smell, texture of foreign substance, overall acceptance. After consuming 60 g of the chocolate with different fillings, blood glucose levels of subjects at 1 and 2 h were significantly lower in the tagatose and tagatose+coffee ground groups than the other groups. In conclusion, using tagatose as the sweetener in chocolate filling has a beneficial effect on lowering blood glucose levels and increasing water retention, spreadability and sensory scores. Coffee ground did not have additive effect on quality of chocolate filling and blood glucose levels. These results indicate that shell chocolate made with tagatose can be used as a snack for diabetic patients.