• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.50 no.5
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• pp.499-503
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• 2018

Transglutaminase (TGase), which forms linkages among proteins, has been used to improve food quality. In the current study, quality characteristics such as color values, texture profile parameters, and sensory profiles of the frozen surichwi (Synurus deltoids) rice cake made using transglutaminase (TGase) treated-rice flour were investigated, with a view to producing high-value rice products. The results indicate that Hunter color values (L and b) and TPA parameter values (hardness, gumminess and chewiness) of frozen surichwi rice cake made with TGase-treated rice flour were significantly changed, and that these properties may be applied to improve the sensory qualities of final products. Also, the sensory acceptability scores related to color, appearance, taste and texture, as well as overall acceptability of the TGase-treated frozen surichwi rice cake, were found to be significantly higher compared to controls. In conclusion, the results clearly indicate that TGase-treated rice flour carries the potential to improve the overall quality of frozen rice cake, and that surichwi is an effective ingredient for sensory profiles.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.35 no.1
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• pp.28-32
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• 2003

As part of studies on the high quality dunggule tea, made of Polygonatum odoratum root with different growth year were analyzed for their flavor compounds. The quality attributes related to flavors were compared between raw and roasted samples which were treated at $130^{\circ}C$ for 15 min. Free sugars in the roots were mainly composed of fructose ($3.59{\sim}4.83%,\;d.b.$), sucrose ($1.78{\sim}2.49%$), and glucose ($1.60{\sim}1.80%$). Threonine ($1,239{\sim}1,444\;mg/100g,\;d.b.$), arginine ($589{\sim}689$), histidine ($289{\sim}370$) were three major free amino acids. The root grown for three years showed the highest content in total free sugar and amino acids (p<0.05). There was negligible difference in proximate composition and Hunter's color parameter depending on the growth year of the roots. However, sensory scores on color, taste and aroma were highest in 3 years' root, which is found most suitable for the preparation of dunggule tea. The roasting of 3 years old root significantly reduced the content of fructose and sucrose (p<0.01). It caused most apparent changes in the decreasing amount of threonine and in the decreasing rate of lysine, showing the significant decrease in total free amino acid content (p<0.01).

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.45 no.5
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• pp.550-556
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• 2013

Reflux extraction properties of Schisandra chinensis were investigated with different extraction conditions of ethanol concentration (0-99%), extraction time (2-8 h), and extraction temperature ($40-100^{\circ}C$). Different chemical properties, such as reducing sugars (RS), titratable acidity (TA), Hunter's color values, total phenolic compounds (TPC), and antioxidant activity (DPPH and ABTS assays) were analyzed for the corresponding extracts. The results showed that RS and TA increased as the extraction temperature increased. For each parameter, the maximum value was achieved, when extraction was carried out with 50% ethanol for 8 h at $100^{\circ}C$. Redness ($a^*$) of the extract decreased as all 3 extraction parameters were increased. TPC increased significantly as the extraction time and temperature increased; further, the highest TPC was achieved, when extraction was carried out with 50% ethanol. The same tendency was observed for DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging activities. The highest TPC and antioxidant activity were obtained, when extraction was carried out with 50% ethanol for 4-6 h at $60-80^{\circ}C$, respectively.