• Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• v.54 no.3
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• pp.251-260
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• 2021

As the aging population of the world grows, senior-friendly foods are becoming increasingly popular. In this study, the quality characteristics of domestic commercial senior-friendly foods were investigated and compared to the standard specifications of the Food Code and KS H4897. Herein, 18 samples of domestic commercial senior-friendly foods were utilized to analyze their appearance, physical properties (hardness and viscosity), nutritional value (protein, vitamin, mineral and dietary fiber), digestion rate, and hygiene indicator bacteria. When compared to the hardness standards of the Food Code all 18 samples were found to be satisfactory; however, when compared to the nutritional standard (at least three types of nutrients must be above the minimum), only five products, HG-7, DW-1, PS-1, OH-1 and OH-2, were found to be satisfactory. In addition, when the 18 samples were compared to the Korean Industrial Standard (2020), all 18 products were found to be satisfactory for physical properties and hygiene standards; furthermore, all samples, excluding HB-2, were suitable for nutritional standards (at least one type of nutrient must be above the standard).

• Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• v.54 no.4
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• pp.532-542
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• 2021

The concern of senior-friendly foods has been increasing as the population of older in world grows at a rapid pace. This study was conducted to investigate general and nutrition characterization of domestic commercial senior-friendly foods (DC-SFF). The protein content of DC-SFF ranged from 1.1-14.6 g/100 g, which was 1.8-24.3% for male elderly people and 2.2-29.2% for female elderly people based on the daily recommended intake of protein. Total amino acid content of DC-SFF ranged from 1,038-14,539 mg/100 g. Salinity of DC-SFF ranged from not detected-1.9 g/100 g, which was 0.0-49.9% for elderly people based on the daily recommended intake of salinity. Mineral content of DC-SFF ranged from 11.0-414.4 mg/100 g calcium, 14.6-226.5 mg/100 g potassium, 1.9-30.4 mg/100 g magnesium and not detected-4.8 mg/100 g zinc. The fatty acid composition was mainly affected by main material and added oil.