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Comparison of Macroscopic Inspection and Polymerase Chain Reaction-Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) for the Detection of Anisakis simplex complex (고래회충 검출을 위한 육안검사법과 중합효소연쇄반응-제한효소절편길이다형성의 비교)

  • Kang, Ju-Hee;Lee, Min-Hwa;Lee, Kang-Bum;Choi, Chang-Sun
    • Journal of Food Hygiene and Safety
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    • v.23 no.4
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    • pp.314-318
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    • 2008
  • This research aimed to compare the detection methods of Anisakis simplex in Sea fish by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) and macroscopic inspection. We examined 18 Trichiurus lepturus, 11 Scomber japonicus, and 65 Todarodes pacificus collected from the retail markets in the areas of Uljin, Kyuonggi province and Seoul. As the result of examinations, we found that detection rate of Anisakis simplex by macroscopic observation was 89% in Trichiurus lepturus, 90.9% in Scomber japonicus, 32.3% in Todarodes pacificus. The detection rate of Anisakis simplex by PCR-RFLP was 77.7% in Trichiurus lepturus, 81.8% in Scomber japonicus, 26.1% in Todarodes pacificus. We could conclude that PCR-RFLP method of Anisakis simplex was more specific rather than macroscopic observation.

Freshness Prolongation of Crisphead Lettuce by Vacuum Cooling and Cold-Chain System (진공예냉과 저온유통에 의한 양상추의 선도 연장)

  • Kim, Byeong-Sam;Kim, Dong-Chul;Lee, Se-Eun;Nahm, Gung-Bae;Jeong, Jin-Woong
    • Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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    • v.27 no.4
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    • pp.546-554
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    • 1995
  • Vacuum cooling of crisphead lettuce by pilot-scale vacuum cooling apparatus, transportation under the conventional and cold-chain systems and distribution were carried out for its freshness prolongation and application of cold-chain system for fresh fruits and vegetables. Changes in temperatures of crisphead lettuce were also measured during transportation. $Q_{10}$ value for respiration rate of crisphead lettuce was $1.7{\sim}2.4$ and its initial freezing point was $-0.2^{\circ}C$. Cooling the vegetable to $0^{\circ}C$ was possible in less than 30 minutes by vacuum cooling. The shelf-life was extended by more than 90% by the combination of vacuum cooling and low temperature distribution.

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DENSITY DEPENDENT MORTALITY OF INTERMEDIATE PREDATOR CONTROLS CHAOS-CONCLUSION DRAWN FROM A TRI-TROPHIC FOOD CHAIN

  • NATH, BINAYAK;DAS, KRISHNA PADA
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
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    • v.22 no.3
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    • pp.179-199
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    • 2018
  • The paper explores a tri-trophic food chain model with density dependent mortality of intermediate predator. To analyze this aspect, we have worked out the local stability of different equilibrium points. We have also derived the conditions for global stability of interior equilibrium point and conditions for persistence of model system. To observe the global behaviour of the system, we performed extensive numerical simulations. Our simulation results reveal that chaotic dynamics is produced for increasing value of half-saturation constant. We have also observed trajectory motions around different equilibrium points. It is noticed that chaotic dynamics has been controlled by increasing value of density dependent mortality parameter. So, we conclude that the density dependent mortality parameter can be used to control chaotic dynamics. We also applied basic tools of nonlinear dynamics such as Poincare section and Lyapunov exponent to investigate chaotic behaviour of the system.

Formation of Medium Chain Fatty Acid by Wine Yeasts (포도주 효모에 의한 중간크기의 지방산 생성)

  • Lee, Soo-O
    • Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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    • v.21 no.6
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    • pp.832-837
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    • 1989
  • It has been suggested that medium chain fatty acid(MCFA) may be toxic to yeast and bacteria and thus play a role in the inhibition of alcoholic and malolactic fermentations and also important contributors to wine flavour We measured, by the use of GLC, the concentrations of octanoic, decanoic and dodecanoic acids produced by 12 wine yeast strains during the alcoholic fermentation of a grape juice-like medium. In general, there was a high production of MCFA at first, dropping dramatically later. The formation of MCFA is largely dependent on yeast strain but it also depends upon temperature, sugar concentration, stirring and carbon dioxide sparging.

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Parameter Uncertainty and Sensitivity Analysis on a Dose Calculation Model for Terrestrial Food-Chain Pathway (육상식품 섭취경로에 의한 선량계산 모델에서 파라메터의 불확실성 및 민감도 분석)

  • Lee, Chang-Woo;Choi, Yong-Ho;Chun, Ki-Jung;Lee, Jeong-Ho
    • Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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    • v.16 no.2
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    • pp.67-74
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    • 1991
  • Parameter uncertainty and sensitivity of KFOOD model for calculating the ingestion dose via terrestrial food-chain pathway was analyzed with using Monte-Carlo approach. For the rice ingestion pathway, estimated values from KFOOD code were very conservative. Most sensitive input parameters in model were deposition velocities and soil-to-plant transfer coefficient of radionuclides.

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Applied Practice on Fresh Food Cold Chain System with Blockchain Solution

  • Jang, Eun Choul;Kim, Janghwan;Kim, R. Young Chul
    • International journal of advanced smart convergence
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    • v.10 no.3
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    • pp.207-213
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    • 2021
  • Informatization and digital transformation across industries are big trends in the world. However, although a few food groups are investing in informatization on a pilot basis, informatization is still delayed in related industries, such as distribution, logistics, etc. Therefore, consumers often are not able to have easy access to detailed information about products. In this paper, to improve these problems, we propose a fresh food logistics solution that adopts Proof of Nonce (PoN) consensus algorithm with Internet of Thing (IoT) technology. The recently developed PoN algorithm dramatically reduces a time for generating a block and is suitable for a platform that collects and services real-time information. We expect to improve their trust in the platform by preventing forgery/falsification of information recorded in real time through this paper.

Comparison on Physicochemical Properties and Antioxidant Activities of Commonly Consumed Coffees at Coffee Shops in Seoul Downtown (서울 시내 커피전문점에서 판매되는 커피의 이화학적 특성 및 항산화성 비교)

  • 서한석;김수희;황인경
    • Korean journal of food and cookery science
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    • v.19 no.5
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    • pp.624-630
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    • 2003
  • The physicochemical properties and antioxidant activities of commonly consumed espresso and regular coffees, at coffee shops in downtown Seoul, were investigated. Moreover, the characteristics between chain type coffee shops and owner shops were compared using t-tests. The serving temperature and volume of espresso were lower than those for regular coffees. Whereas, the pH and total acidity of espresso were higher than those for regular coffees. Coffees from chain shops, in particular, had a significantly higher pH and lower total acidity than those from owner shops. The L, a and b values of the regular coffees were higher than those of the espresso coffees. With the exception of the a value of regular coffees, all the color values of the coffees from owner shops were higher than those from the chain shops. The intensity of the brownness, soluble solid contents and total phenolic contents of the espresso coffees were about 7∼8, 8∼9 and 4 times higher, respectively, than those of regular coffees. In addition, the free radical scavenging capacities and antioxidant activities of the espresso coffees, using a chemiluminescence assay, were higher than those of regular coffees. Espresso coffees from chain shops, especially, had higher activities of free radical scavenging than those from owner shops. In conclusion, the characteristics of coffees from chain shops were significantly different from those from owner coffee shops.

A study on food safety approach for seafood Eco-label chain of custody : Focused on Requirement Analysis by AHP Method (수산물 Eco-label CoC에 대한 식품안전 접근방안 연구 : AHP 기법을 통한 요구사항 분석을 중심으로)

  • Seo, Jong-Seok;Seo, Young-Hwan;Yoon, Duk-Hyun;Seo, Won-Chul;Ock, Young-Seok
    • The Journal of Fisheries Business Administration
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    • v.46 no.3
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    • pp.51-61
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    • 2015
  • The purpose of this study is to find food safety approach in the Eco-label Chain of Custody(CoC) which is only focused to traceability. Because, consumers want to be assured the certified seafood comes from sustainable fishery as well as hygienic. In order to this approach, we used Analytic Hierarchy Process(AHP) method as belows. We first understood the CoC criteria for using pair-wise comparison and analyzed and selected each Eco-label certifications and standards. Second, we carried out a survey to the targeted standard Marine Stewardship Council(MSC) CoC auditors all over the world and analyzed the priorities of food safety approach to 4 principles and 12 criteria belong the MSC CoC Standard. As the results, we found out that 'Management System' has the highest priority in the principles and 'Documentation' and 'Keeping Record' are the most important criteria for this approach. In addition, 'Training' and 'Identification' are also higher priority of criteria. So, we suggested food safety approach method for improvement of these criteria in conclusion based on discussion with specialist in this field.

Lactobacillus plantarum G72 Showing Production of Folate and Short-chain Fatty Acids

  • Jang, Hye Ji;Lee, Na-Kyoung;Paik, Hyun-Dog
    • Microbiology and Biotechnology Letters
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    • v.49 no.1
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    • pp.18-23
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    • 2021
  • The aim of this study was to determine the production of folate, short chain fatty acids (SCFAs), and antimicrobial activity exhibited by Lactobacillus plantarum G72 for potential dietary application in pregnant women. L. plantarum G72 has been reported to possess characteristic activities and functionality including β-galactosidase activity and antioxidant activities. L. plantarum G72 showed antibacterial activity against pathogenic bacteria (Listeria monocytogenes ATCC 15313, Salmonella typhimurium P99, Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, and Staphylococcus aureus KCCM 11335) using a modified method, and formation of the largest inhibition zone was observed against S. aureus KCCM 11335 (12.0-17.0 mm). The adherence of four food-borne pathogenic bacteria to HT-29 cells was inhibited by L. plantarum G72 (0.13 to 0.92 log CFU/ml). The most considerable inhibition of adherence to HT-29 cells was observed by using L. plantarum G72 against S. typhimurim P99. Additionally, folate production by L. plantarum G72 was 50.1 ng/ml, and L. plantarum G72 produced relatively more lactic acid (11,176.73 mg/kg) than acetic, propionic, or butyric acids. Therefore, the results of this study suggest that L. plantarum G72 may serve as a multifunctional food additive in the health industry.