• 식품과학과 산업
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.12-26
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• 2017

Processing steps such as washing and cutting, involved in preparing fresh-cut produce causes tissue damage, leading to rapid quality deterioration. Major defects of fresh-cut produce are discoloration, softening, off-odor development, and microbial growth. Packaging of fresh-cut produce has been changed to reduce these quality problems. Flexible packaging film is widely used to pack fresh-cut produce. Vacuum packaging was the popular packaging method in the beginning of fresh-cut industry in Korea. Vacuum packaging creates high $CO_2$ and low $O_2$ levels to control browning of fresh-cut produce. However, these conditions induce some visual defects and off-odor development. Discoloration problem was also found when fresh-cut produce was packaged with conventional packaging film or plastic tray. Modified atmosphere (MA) packaging is effective for prolonging shelf-life of fresh-cut produce by decreasing $O_2$ and increasing $CO_2$ concentration in the package. Retail MA packaging using different oxygen transmission rate (OTR) film and micro-perforated film has started to be applied to fresh-cut produce in Korea. Proper MA package design that provides optimum range of $O_2$ and $CO_2$ partial pressures is one of the major challenges in the industry. An initial package flushing with $N_2$ or an low $O_2$/high $CO_2$ atmosphere is also used to more rapidly establish steady-state MA condition. Film OTR and $O_2$ flushing affects the fermentative volatile production, off-odor development, electrolyte leakage, discoloration, $CO_2$ injury, microbial population of fresh-cut produce. There is also a demand for convenient packaging to attract consumers. Rigid fresh-cut produce container for retail market has increased since the packaging provides excellent protection from physical damage during transport. Rigid tray used as actual serving vessel for the consumer is increasing in Korea. The tray with flexible lid to wrap or seal fresh-cut produce is more and more gaining popularity. Further practical technology to control quality change and microbial growth for each fresh-cut product has been studied since various fresh-cut items were required. The fresh-cut industry also focuses on searching for more convenient and environmentally friendly packaging.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.210-218
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• 2017

The intake of dietary salt through food now exceeds current nutritional recommendations and is thought to have negative effects on human health, such as the increasing prevalence of hypertension. This study was performed to investigate whether $W_1/O/W_2$ double emulsions can be used to enhance the saltiness of cheese without increasing the salt content ($W_1$ is distilled water or 1% abalone hydrolysate, and $W_2$ is 1% NaCl or 1% abalone hydrolysate + 1% NaCl solution). We also investigated the effect of adding abalone hydrolysate to the double emulsion as a saltiness enhancer. The cheeses were physico-chemically evaluated to determine curd yield, pH value, moisture content, color, texture, salt release rate, and sensory properties. No significant differences were observed in curd yield, pH value, moisture content, lightness, or redness between the cheeses made with and without the double emulsion. However, in the evaluation of salt release rate, fresh cheese made with double emulsion ($W_1$ = distilled water, $W_2$ = 1% NaCl + 1% abalone hydrolysate) was detected earlier than the control or the other treatments. In the sensory evaluation, fresh cheese made with the double emulsion showed higher scores for saltiness and overall preference than the control or the other treatments. We concluded that abalone hydrolysate encapsulated in a double emulsion ($W_1$ is water and $W_2$ is abalone hydrolysate and NaCl solution) could enhance the saltiness of fresh cheese while maintaining the same salt concentration, without altering its physical properties.

• 대한영양사협회학술지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.269-280
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• 2019

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between HMR use and eating habits in young Korean adults. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 575 adults (232 men, 343 women) in their 20s and 30s in Korea. Their use of HMRs (classified as ready-to-eat, ready-to-cook, and fresh convenience foods) and eating habits were surveyed. The main reasons for HMR use by men and women were convenience (54.7%, 64.4%) and promptness (24.2%, 24.2%), respectively. The most frequent place for HMR purchase was a convenience store (74.1% and 65.0%, respectively). Regarding the frequency of HMR use, 1~2 times a week was the highest for ready-to-eat (40.9%) and ready-to-cook (30.1%), while no eating was the highest for fresh convenience foods (41.0%). HMR preference was the highest (3.8 out of 5 on a 5-point scale) for ready-to-eat, followed by ready-to-cook (3.3 points) and fresh convenience foods (3.3 points). The use frequency and preference of total HMRs, ready-to-eat foods, and ready-to-eat foods were positively correlated with unfavorable eating habits, including unbalanced eating, overeating, salty eating, spicy eating, skipping, and irregular meals. However, fresh convenience foods showed negative correlations with unbalanced eating, overeating, and salty eating. The use frequency and preference of total HMRs, ready-to-eat foods, and ready-to-cook foods were positively correlated with undesirable eating habits. However, fresh convenience food showed a negative correlation with eating habits such as unbalanced, overeating, and salty eating. These results should be considered for favorable food production and consumer guidance to promote healthy food choices.

• 동아시아식생활학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.80-91
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• 2014

The aim of this study was to establish the superiority of ohmic heating over conventional heating for the sterilization of mulberry juice. Heat treatment of fresh juice significantly reduced the concentration of soluble solids, lowered the pH, and lowered the reducing sugar content (p<0.01). Color measurements showed decreases in the L and a values and increases in the b, H and C values after heat treatment, although the total color differences were smaller after ohmic heating than after conventional heating of fresh juice. The antioxidant capacities, such as reducing power, FRAP, and DPPH, decreased in the order of fresh juice, ohmically heated juice and conventionally heated juice. Furthermore, the anthocyanin, flovonoid, and total antioxidant capacities of the juices significantly decreased in the same order. Sensory evaluations showed no difference between fresh and ohmically heated mulberry fruit juice excluding off-flavor, whereas conventionally heated juice received significantly lower evaluations. The microbial counts were zero in the juice after either heat treatment. Thus, ohmic heat treatment can be effectively used to sterilize fresh mulberry juice to obtain good shelf life with minimal physicochemical, color, antioxidant and sensory deterioration.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.173-177
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• 2012

신선절단 사과와 엽채류의 품질에 절단방법이 미치는 영향을 구명하기 위하여, 사과는 sharp knife나 dull knife로 절단하고, 양배추와 결구상추는 hand나 knife cutting 및 knife로 샐러드용 크기나 채썰기로 절단하고 각 절단품의 품질특성을 비교 조사하였다. 신선절단 사과의 갈변도와 과육경도는 dull knife보다 sharp knife로 절단한 경우에 유의적으로 낮고 높게 유지되었다. 반면에 신선절단 사과의 가용성 고형분 함량과 pH는 절단용 칼날의 날카로움에 따른 유의적인 차이를 보이지 않았다. 신선절단 양배추와 결구상추의 갈변도는 hand cutting보다 knife cutting에서, 샐러드용 크기보다 세절인 채썰기한 경우에서 유의적으로 낮은 수준을 나타내었다. 이로써, 신선절단품 제조시 조직손상을 크게 하는 절단방법이 사과의 갈변과 연화를, 양배추와 결구상추의 갈변을 촉진시키는 것으로 확인되었고, 고품질 제품을 위해 조직손상을 최소화할 수 있는 기술이 적용되어야 할 것으로 판단된다.

• Journal of Korea Trade
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.106-124
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• 2022

Purpose - The increasing share of Korean private label products (PLPs) in the domestic market helped generate lucrative revenue. In recent years, major South Korean retailers have begun to cast their sights on overseas markets and actively export their PLPs. In China, the proportion of private label fresh food (PLFF) is gradually expanding amid the development of the new retailing model. A profound understanding of the relationship between private label fresh produce and purchase intention may be the answer to helping Chinese retailer private labels expand supply chains in Korea. This study, taking Chinese retailers as an example, examines the impacts of selection factors of private label fresh food and perceived value on purchase intention. Apart from that, the relationship between the selection factors and purchase intention will be analyzed with perceived value as a mediator. Design/methodology - This work aims to empirically analyze the purchase intention of private label fresh food using statistical analysis. In this study, a hypothetical causal model consisting of 6 latent variables and 24 measured variables is developed based on the literature review. To validate the research hypotheses and the research model, SPSS23.0/AMOS23.0 is used to analyze factors such as validity and reliability, as well as structural equation modeling. Findings - The hypothetical model established in this study is of general applicability. In respect to PLFF, perceived value, while significantly influencing purchase intention in combination with four selection factors (perceived quality, perceived price, brand trust, and store image), mediates partially between the first three factors and purchase intention, which rules out the impact and mediating effect of store image on purchase intention. Originality/value - These research results, as helpful insights into the present circumstances of Chinese PLFF in the domestic market, provide useful information and guidance for Korean retailers and service providers to innovate production and service, as well as develop marketing and promotion strategies, so that they can shift private label goods with advantages from domestic demand to export, thus increasing overseas profitability. Further, this work will also contribute to relevant research.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.405-409
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• 2010

현재 대부분의 수삼은 흙이 묻은 상태로 유통되고 있는데 소비자의 편이성을 고려하여 수삼을 세척한 후 포장한 상태로 유통시키기 위한 연구의 일환으로 수삼의 세척처리 방법에 따른 표면세척효과 및 미생물 감균 효과를 조사하였다. 수확 직후 수삼의 부위별 생균수는 5.85~6.63 log CFU/ea범위로 뇌두 부위가 가장 많았고 다음으로는 지근과 주근 순이었다. 부위별 곰팡이 수는 3.67~5.12 log CFU/ea범위로 뇌두 부위가 많았으며 주근과 지근은 거의 유사한 수준이었다. 수삼표면을 상압살수, 고압살수 및 솔질 처리를 하였던 바 고압살수처리에 의해 세척도가 증가하고, 표면 미생물을 감소시킬 수 있었으나 그 효과는 솔질처리의 경우보다는 낮았다. 세척한 수삼의 표면 미생물 수를 더 낮추기 위해 부가적으로 에탄올용액, 차아염소산나트륨 용액, 과산화수소용액, 전해산화수, 오존수 및 중온수를 각각 처리하였던 바 전해산화수 처리 시 생균수와 곰팡이 수가 세척한 수삼에 비해 각각 0.79 CFU/ea, 0.51 log CFU/ea 정도 감소하여 다른 처리구에 비하여서는 우수하였으나 처리구간의 통계적인 유의성은 인정되지 않았다.

• 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.306-311
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• 2013

본 연구는 부패미생물의 종류와 차이를 알아보기 위해 유기농산물과 일반농산물(깻잎, 양배추, 상추)을 구입하여 $4^{\circ}C$에 14일 저장한 후 일반목적배지를 사용하여 미생물을 분리 및 16S rRNA sequencing방법을 이용하여 동정하였다. 유기농산물 깻잎, 양배추, 상추의 총균수는 $5-7{\log}_{10}CFU/g$ 수준이었고, 일반농산물의 총균수는 $5-8{\log}_{10}CFU/g$ 수준이었다. 유기농산물보다는 일반농산물이 총균수를 더 많이 내재하고 있으나 유의적인 차이는 나타나지 않았다(p > 0.05). 유기농산물 깻잎에서 발견된 주요 균은 Microbacterium sp.이었으며, 일반농산물 깻잎에서 발견된 주요균은 Stenotrophomonas maltophilia이었다. 또한, 유기농산물에서 부패를 일으킬 수 있는 균인 Klebsiella pneumonia가 발견되었으며, 일반농산물보다 유기농산물에서 발견된 균의 종류가 더 많은 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 이에 본 연구 결과는 부패미생물에 대한 이해를 높이고 농산물의 신선도 및 유통기한을 늘리기 위한 새로운 살균소독제 및 부패 억제제를 개발하는데 좋은 기초자료로 사용될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.35-41
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• 2006

Fresh-cut 사과의 미생물학적 품질 보존성 향상을 위해 미생물 생육억제 효과가 크다고 알려진 다양한 hurdle 인자를 개별 평가하고 이들의 병용처리 효과를 검토하여 적용 가능성을 확인하고자 하였다. Chitooligosaccharide와 GSE(grapefruit seed extrat)를 처리한 fresh-cut 사과는 저장 후반으로 혹은 농도가 높을수록 무처리구에 비해 총균수가 증가하는 현상이 나타나 미생물 증식억제를 위한 hurdle로써의 적용이 어렵다고 판단되었다. Citric acid의 경우 malic acid와 유사한 결과를 보였으나 0.75% 이상의 citric acid 처리구에서는 malic acid 처리구와 달리 $18^{\circ}C$ 저장 4일을 전후해 총균수가 증가하는 현상을 보였다. 이에 미생물 증식억제의 주요 hurdle로 malic acid를 선정하였고, 부가적인 hurdle로는 미생물 생육억제 효과를 나타내면서 갈변 및 조직연화를 지연시켜 주는 ascorbic acid와 calcium chloride로 선정하였다. 이들의 최적 dipping solution의 구성 및 함량은 미생물 저해 및 갈변 방지측면을 모두 고려하여 최소 0.25% malic acid: 0.5% ascorbic acid: 0.25% calcium chloride, 최대 0.75% malic acid: 1.0% ascorbic acid: 0.75% calcium chloride로 결정하였다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.713-717
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• 1994

Effects of packing materials on the gas compositions in package of fresh peeled garlic (Allium sativum L.) were investigated. The fresh peeled garlics packed in $20,\;40,\;60\;{\mu}m$ LDPE and $30\;{\mu}m$ HDPE pouches were stored at $20^{\circ}C$, 76% RH. The variables including respiration characteristics, gas compositions, general appearance, and film permeabilities to $O_2$, $CO_2$ and $H_2O$ vapor were measured. A model was evaluated for the prediction of $O_2$ and $CO_2$ equilibrium concentrations inside packages and for the optimization of packaging parameters. Experimental and simulated gas composition results were found to be in good agreement. The $30\;{\mu}m$ HDPE pouch with 4% $O_2$ and 7.5%$CO_2$ equilibrium concentrations conferred the best appearance of peeled garlic, giving 6 days of storage life. As a result, MA seemed to have a beneficial effect on appearance of fresh peeled garlic, possibly due to reduced microbial activity.