• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.633-637
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• 2013

There is an increasing consumption of Makgeolli in both domestic and foreign markets due to a high interest in Korean traditional alcoholic beverages. However, currently, a standardized system of manufacturing, storing and circulating Makgeolli is not available. Therefore, manufacturing the constant quality of finished products is hardly achieved due to the uncertified quality index of Makqeolli. In particular, quality changes occur as a result of variable initial load of microorganisms during shelf life. Eight different commercially available brands of Makgeolli were obtained, and their initial concentrations of yeasts were measured. One brand with the highest concentration was chosen, and the variable initial concentrations were prepared at a concentration of $10^6{\sim}10^8$ yeast CFU/ml. These Makgeolli samples were heat-treated at 65, 70, 75 or $80^{\circ}C$. It was shown that temperatures higher than $75^{\circ}C$ were needed in order to pasteurize Makgeolli properly. In addition;it is considered that controlling the microorganisms by a standardized system for the processing analysis would improve the quality of Makgeolli.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.513-517
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• 2010

A thermostable trehalose synthase (TtTSase) from Thermus thermophilus HJ6 was immobilized on chitosan activated with glutaraldehyde. The yield of immobilization was evaluated as 39.68%. The optimum pH of the immobilized enzyme was similar to that of the free enzyme. However, the optimal temperature ranges were shifted by about $4^{\circ}C$ owing to better thermal stability after immobilization. The half-life of heat inactivation for free and immobilized enzymes was 5.7 and 6.3 days at $70^{\circ}C$, respectively, thus showing a lager thermostability of the immobilized enzyme. When tested in batch reaction, the immobilized enzyme retained its relative activity of 53% after 30 reuses of reaction within 12 days, and still retained 82% of its initial activity even after 150 days at $4^{\circ}C$. A packed-bed bioreactor with immobilized enzyme showed a maximum yield of 56% trehalose from 100 mM maltose in a continuous recycling system (bed volume: 10 ml) under conditions of pH 7.0 and $70^{\circ}C$.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.350-355
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• 2004

Sulforhodamine B (SRB) assay is a rapid, sensitive, and inexpensive method for measuring cell proliferation and chemosensitivity. However, the lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release assay is generally used to measure cytototoxicity of infectious microorganisms against host cells. In this study, we investigated the possibility of applying the SRB assay to determine cytotoxicity for infectious microorganisms, and compared the results with those obtained by the LDH release assay. We used Vibrio vulnificus as a model of infectious microorganisms. The SRB assay showed that V vulnificus strongly induced cytotoxic activity against human intestinal cells, Caco-2 and INT-407 cells. The degree of cytotoxicity closely correlated with infection time and number ratios of V. vulnificus to intestinal cells (MOI, multiplicity of infection). Furthermore, cytotoxicity values obtained by SRB assay correlated well with results obtained by the LDH release assay, and both assays gave a linear response with respect to MOI Heat-inactivation of V. vulnificus for 35 min at $60^{\circ}C$ did not induce cytotoxic activity, indicating that viability of V. vulnificus is crucial for cytotoxic activity against intestinal cells. Although both assays are suitable as cytotoxicity endpoints, the SRB assay is recommended for measuring cytotoxicity of infectious microorganisms against host cells because of its significantly lower cost and more stable endpoint than the LDH release assay.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.147-157
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• 2011

Mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis (MAP), the cause of Johne's disease in animals, may be a causative agent of Crohn's disease (CD) in humans, but the evidence supporting this claim is controversial. Milk, meat, and water could be potential sources of MAP transmission to humans. Thus, if the link between MAP and Crohn's disease is substantiated, the fact that MAP has been detected in retail foods could be a public health concern. The purpose of the present study was to review the link between MAP and CD, the prevalence of MAP in foods, heat inactivation, control of MAP during food processing, and detection methods for MAP. Although MAP positive rates in retail milk in nine countries ranged from 0 to 2.9% by the culture method and from 4.5 to 15.5% by PCR, high temperature short time pasteurization can effectively control MAP. The effectiveness of pasteurization to inactivate MAP depends on the initial concentration of the MAP in raw milk. Development of highly sensitive and specific rapid detection methods for MAP may enhance investigation into the relationship between MAP and CD, the prevention of the spread of MAP, and problem-solving related to food safety. Collaboration and efforts by government agencies, the dairy industry, farmers, veterinarians, and scientists will be required to reduce and prevent MAP in food.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.100-106
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• 1999

Use of chemical preservative for controlling harmful microorganisms in food products has been debated due to public concerns about food quality because of perceived toxic and carcinogenic potential. Thus, use of non toxic natural antimicrobial agents has become essential. This study was investigated to determine the antimicrobial activity of water or ethanol extract of commercially available tea, and of solvent fractionated ethanol extracts obtained from steamed green tea. Both of water and ethanol extracts of green tea(steamed or roasted), oolong tea and black tea exhibited strong antimicrobial activity against gram positive and negative bacteria, but not effective against yeast and mold. Also, antimicrobial activity of ethanol extract of 4 different kinds of tea was stronger than that of water extract. Among 4 different tea, ethanol extract of steamed green tea was further fractionated. One thousand g/disk buthanol extract had the strongest antimicrobial activity against bacteria and mold. The concentration of the antimicrobial activity of buthanol extract in tested microorganisms ranged from 125~1000 g/disk except for Rhizopus javanicus. Antimicrobial activity of buthanol extract of steamed green tea was not destroyed by heating at 100oC for 60 min and at 121oC for 15 min, which is very stable over heat treatment. The inhibitory effect of the buthanol extract on the growth of Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus was investigated. Growth of both strains was started in the presence of 250 and 500 g/ml after 12 and 24 hour respectively, whereas complete inactivation of both strains was occurred in the presence of 1000 g/ml.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.168-173
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• 1998

Gamma irradiated and non-irradiated Agrimonia pilosa Ledebour were extracted by 70% ethanol. The combined effects of the Agrimonia pilosa Ledebour extract and NaCl on survival of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in tryptic soy broth were investigated. E. coli O157:H7 decreased ca 1 log cycle by the addition of 2% sample extract, and the anthbacterial activity was increased as the concentration of sample extract was increased. The irradiation effect of the sample on antibacterial activity was not observed. On the treatment of NaCl alone, E. coli O157:H7 was inactivated (ca 3~4 log cycle reduction within 48 hr) in more than 7% NaCl. The higher inactivation(ca 5 log cycle reduction within 48 hr) occurred in the presence of 2% sample extract and 5% NaCl than in the addition of each alone. The extracted antibacterial substance was stable in the pH range of 4.0 to 7.0, heat treatment at 121$^\circ C$ for 15 min, and freezing at -18$^\circ C$ and thawing at 37$^\circ C$. There fore, the sample extract, would substantially increase the food-safety in terms of E. coli O157:H7.

• Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.15-20
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• 2007

본 연구는 항원성을 저감한 유제품 개발을 위한 기초자료 도출을 위해 감마선 조사 처리시 퀘소블랑코 치즈의 화학적, 미생물학적 및 항원성 변화를 비교하였다. 퀘소블랑코 치즈는 제조과정에서 85$^{\circ}$C 열처리와 산에 의해 커드를 형성시켜 제조하는 신선치즈로 스타터 유산균을 첨가하지 않지만, 제조 시에 7.65${\pm}$0.04 log CFU/g의 총세균과 7.64${\pm}$0.02 log CFU/g의 유산균수를 나타내었다. 이는 원유 내 미생물중 85$^{\circ}$C에 사멸하지 않은 내열성 유산균이 압착 및 건조 과정에서 생장한 때문으로 생각된다. 대장균군은 검출되지 않았으나, 원유 내에 열과 산에 강한 유해균의 존재시 압착 및 건조 과정에서 증식할 가능성이 높다. 감마선 조사처리시에는 IkGy에서 5.45${\pm}$0.02 log CFU/g, 2kGy에서 2.12${\pm}$0.12 log CFU/g의 유산균수를 나타내었으나, 3kGy 이상에서는 전혀 검출되지 않아 안전성 확보가 가능한 것으로 나타났다. 한편, 감마선 조사에 의한 항원성 저감은 관찰되지 않았는 바 이는 치즈 제조과정에서 상당한 열처리가 이루어지고, 유단백질에서 주요한 항원성을 나타내는 ${\beta}$-lactoglobulin이나 ${\alpha}$-lactalbumin등 유청단백질이 대부분 치즈 제조과정에서 제거되었기 때문으로 생각된다.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.364-374
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• 2011

동치미에서 분리된 Lactobacillus brevis DK25 균주는 생화학적 특성, 당 분해능 및 16S rDNA 염기서열 분석을 통해 동정하였다. L. brevis DK25가 생산한 박테리오신의 항균활성은 Enterococcus faecalis와 Listeria monocytogenes에 대해서만 나타나 항균 스펙트럼은 비교적 좁은 것으로 확인되었다. 배양과정 동안 L. brevis DK25의 박테리오신은 정지기 초기에 최대의 활성(1,280 AU/ml)을 나타내었으나, 그 이후에는 급격하게 감소되었으므로 박테리오신은 생산균이 증식하는 과정 동안 생성됨을 알 수 있었다. 박테리오신의 활성은 protease 처리에 의해 완전히 소실되었으나 pH 4-9의 범위에서는 활성에 변함이 없었고, $100^{\circ}C$에서 30분간 가열처리에도 활성을 유지하였으므로 열에 비교적 안정하였다. 박테리오신의 L. monocytogenes KCTC 3569에 대한 항균활성은 농도의존적으로 나타났고 특히, $4^{\circ}C$와 $25^{\circ}C$에 저장하는 동안 마요네즈 내에 존재하는 L. monocytogenes KCTC 3569의 증식을 억제하기 위해선 박테리오신과 안식향산칼륨 용액을 단독으로 처리하는 것보다는 이들을 혼합하여 처리했을 때 유의적으로 더 높은 항균 효과를 얻을 수 있었다. 따라서 L. brevis DK25가 생산한 박테리오신은 안식향산칼륨과 함께 식품의 제조 공정 중 식중독균 제어를 위해서 hurdle technology에 적용될 수 있다고 판단된다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.1067-1072
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• 2002

팽이 및 만가닥버섯의 가공 기술 개발의 일환으로 수행되진 본 연구는 가공 전 처리 공정으로서의 blanching 조건을 확립하기 위해 두 버섯 peroxidase의 열적 특성 결과를 기초 자료로 삼았다. 효소 활성 측정은 Gorin과 Heidema의 방법을 변형하여 사용하였고, 생 버섯으로부터 추출한 조효소핵을 열처리했을 경우 팽이버섯은 $75^{\circ}C$, 3분, 만가닥버섯의 경우 $80^{\circ}C$, 1분 이상의 온도, 시간 조건에서 peroxidase의 불활성이 유발됨을 알았다. 이때 팽이 및 만가닥버섯 peroxidase의 활성에너지$(E_a)$는 59.58 kcal/mol, 43.05 kcal/mol이며 z값은 $9.0^{\circ}C,\;12.4^{circ}C$였다. 반면 Blanching에 의한 두 버섯 peroxidase의 활성화에너지($E_a$)와 z값은 각각 7.97 kcal/mol, 6.55 kcal/mol와 $59.8^{\circ}C,\;74.1^{circ}C$로 나타났다. 이는 peroxidase 자체의 열적 특성과 blanching에 의해 유발된 peroxidase의 열적 특성이 다르다는 것을 보여주는 것으로 blanching시에는 버섯자체와 버섯내의 성분들에 의해 열에 대한 저항성이 증대되어 z값이 높아지는 결과를 유발, 활성화에너지($E_a$)가 감소하는 결과로 나타났다.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.576-581
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• 2004

좁쌀약주를 열 또는 초고압으로 처리한 후 10∼37$^{\circ}C$에서 64일간 저장하면서 저장기간에 따른 미생물수, 효소활성 및 품질변화를 측정하였다. 열 또는 초고압 처리구의 일반세균 수는 1$0^{\circ}C$와 $25^{\circ}C$에서 약 $10^2$ CFU/mL로 저장기간 동안 큰 변화가 없었지만 37$^{\circ}C$ 저장에서 열 처리구와 상온 초고압처리구는 저장 55일, 고온 초고압처리구는 저장 25일 이후에 검출되지 않았다. 열 또는 초고압 처리구의 젖산균과 효모는 처리 직후 완전히 사멸된 후 모든 저장온도에서 저장기간 내내 검출되지 않았다. $\alpha$-Amylase의 상대활성은 1$0^{\circ}C$에서 저장하는 동안 무처리구와 상온 초고압처리구는 약 100% 이상으로 높은 값을 유지하였으나 열처리구와 고온 초고압처리구는 약 40% 이하로 낮은 값을 유지하였다. 반면 $25^{\circ}C$와 37$^{\circ}C$에서는 무처리구와 상온 초고압처리구의 상대활성이 급격하게 감소하여 열처리구 및 고온 초고압처리구와 비슷한 수준을 유지하였다. 무처리구와 상온 초고압처리구의 glucoamylase 활성은 1$0^{\circ}C$에서는 거의 변화가 없었지만, 저장 온도가 높을수록 감소폭이 더 컸다. 열처리구와 고온 초고압처리구는 1$0^{\circ}C$와 $25^{\circ}C$에서는 저장기간에 따라 활성이 다소 증가하는 양상을 보였으나 37$^{\circ}C$에서는 거의 변화가 없었다. 열처리구와 초고압처리구의 pH는 모든 저장온도에서 저장 기간 동안 변화가 거의 없었다. 열처리구와 초고압처리구의 탁도는 저장기간 동안 저장온도의 증가에 따라 증가하였으나. 무처리구의 탁도는 저장온도 $25^{\circ}C$에서 저장 34일 후부터 급격히 증가하였다. 열처리구와 초고압처리구의 환원당 함량은 저장기간 동안 저장온도의 증가에 따라 증가하였으나, 무처리구의 환원당 함량은 저장온도 $25^{\circ}C$에서 저장 34일 후부터 급격히 감소하였다.