• 방사선산업학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.15-21
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• 2013

The detection characteristics of irradiated spices were investigated depending on radiation sources and doses by photostimulated luminescence (PSL) and Thermoluminescence (TL). 6 kinds of spices (turmeric, onion powder, red pepper, basil, parsley, black pepper) were irradiated at 0 to 10 kGy under ambient conditions by both a $^{60}Co$ gamma irradiator and an electron beam (EB) accelerator, respectively. The PSL analysis showed negative results for non-irradiated spices, while irradiated spices gave intermediate and positive value, which presented the limited potential of PSL technique. In TL measurement, TL glow curves on non-irradiated samples appeared at about $300^{\circ}C$ with low intensity. All irradiated samples were easily distinguishable through radiation-specific strong TL glow curves with maximum peak in range of $150{\sim}200^{\circ}C$. TL ratio ($TL_1/TL_2$) obtained by a re-irradiation step could verify the detection result of $TL_1$ glow curves, showing ratios lower than 0.1 in the non-irradiated sample and higher than 0.1 in irradiated ones. Therefore, in PSL measurement, the identification of irradiated spices showed more clear results in electron beam irradiated samples. TL analysis showed obvious difference between non-irradiated and irradiated samples in gamma ray and electron beam irradiated samples.

• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.22-28
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• 2005

Physicochemical properties and sensory characteristics of kakdugi prepared with red pepper powder gamma-irradiated up to 7 kGy were determined during fermentation at 5℃. The overall fermentation patterns between kakdugies with irradiated and nonirradiated red pepper powder were similar. Kakdugi prepared with irradiated red pepper powder required one week longer time for optimal ripening compared to the kakdugi control. Irradiated red pepper powder did not affect the hardness and fracturability of kakdugi during fermentation. Kakdugi prepared with irradiated red pepper powder maintained a redder color than the kakdugi control. No significant differences were observed in taste, odor, texture, and overall acceptability (p<0.05) except for color. It can be concluded that irradiation of red pepper powder, up to 7 kGy, did not affect the quality of kakdugi with regard to physicochemical and sensory characteristics during fermentation. Moreover, irradiated red pepper powder was better for maintaining the red color and delaying optimum ripening time of kakdugi fermentation.

• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.152-157
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• 2001

Accumulated photon counts in immediate measurement after irradiation of marjoram, basil and thyme were shown to be below 625$\pm$162, 577$\pm$178 and 1261$\pm$640 Pc, respectively. The accumulated photon counts increased linearly with increasing irradiation doses up to 5 kGy and slightly increased from 5 kGy to 10 kGy. This trend was similar after storage periods. According to storage conditions, the difference of the accumulated photon counts was net clearly observed. The accumulated photon counts of irradiated spice samples decreased with increasing storage periods. The rate of decrease was higher in 5 and 10 kGy irradiated samples than that in 1 kGy, and in room conditions than that in darkroom conditions. The photon counts of the irradiated spice samples measured for 120 s were higher than those measured for 60 s. The irradiated spice samples showed higher photon counts than those of unirradiated samples in both room and darkroom conditions during all the storage periods. These results indicate that detection of irradiation was still possible after 24 weeks, although the PPSL signal of all spice samples decreased with increasing storage times.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제45권1호
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• pp.26-34
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• 2020

Background: We examined changes in red ginseng components after different doses of irradiation were applied. We also evaluated what housewives and teachers know about irradiated food, as well as their perceptions of and attitudes toward it. Materials and Methods: General nutrients and unique components of irradiated ginseng were then analyzed. Education on irradiated foods and red ginseng was provided to teachers and housewives on two occasions, and changes in their behaviors were evaluated via a qualitative survey. Results and Discussion: The ideal radiation dose to reduce the number of bacteria without changing the unique components of red ginseng is 7.5 kGy. Notably, after educational seminars on this topic, consumers' knowledge, attitudes toward, and perceptions of irradiated ginseng compared to non-irradiated red ginseng changed significantly. Conclusion: It is necessary to provide consumers with information on irradiated foods to promote the growth of the domestic food industry, and to improve public knowledge of the safety and effects associated with the irradiation of food.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제8권5호
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• pp.595-601
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• 2014

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Educational interventions targeted food selection perception, knowledge, attitude, and behavior. Education regarding irradiated food was intended to change food selection behavior specific to it. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: There were 43 elementary students (35.0%), 45 middle school students (36.6%), and 35 high school students (28.5%). The first step was research design. Educational targets were selected and informed consent was obtained in step two. An initial survey was conducted as step three. Step four was a 45 minute-long theoretical educational intervention. Step five concluded with a survey and experiment on food selection behavior. RESULTS: As a result of conducting a 45 minute-long education on the principles, actual state of usage, and pros and cons of irradiated food for elementary, middle, and high-school students in Korea, perception, knowledge, attitude, and behavior regarding the irradiated food was significantly higher after the education than before the education (P < 0.000). CONCLUSIONS: The behavior of irradiated food selection shows high correlation with all variables of perception, knowledge, and attitude, and it is necessary to provide information of each level of change in perception, knowledge, and attitude in order to derive proper behavior change, which is the ultimate goal of the education.

• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.23-28
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• 2001

A study was carried out to establish a detection method of irradiated shellfish through thermoluminescence (TL). The TL intensity of first glow curves for irradiated bloody, freshwater, and short-neck shellfish increased from control until 5 kGy and increased slightly room 5 kGy until 10 kGy. Maximum TL temperatures of all irradiated samples tested were below 23$0^{\circ}C$, within temperature interval of 150~25$0^{\circ}C$ recommended for evaluation. Since just in control, glow curve ratios of G3 and G4 calculated from re-irradiated (1 kGy) bloody, freshwater and shortneck were over 0.5, detection in control was possible. However, as glow curve ratios after three months were below 0.5, detection by glow curve ratios after three months was impossible. Gl, which calculated from unirradiated samples, exhibited below 0.1, they were classified as unirradiated. In all samples, all the irradiated shellfish could be classified correctly as irradiated by hemaximum TL temperatures and shape of the second glow curve because those were shown in a lower temperature region than those of the first glow curve.

• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• 제3권4호
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• pp.339-343
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• 1998

Gamma-irradiated chicken at dose levels of 0.1 to 10 kGy was subjected to detection of radiation-induced hydrocarbons whether irradiated or not. The hydrocarbons extracted from chicken fat were separated by florishil column chromatography and identified with GC-FID and GC/MS methods. Eight kinds of hydrocarbons were identified from irradiated chicken, among which 1, 7-hexadecadiene and 8-heptadencene were detected as major compounds , Remarkably radiation-induced hydrocarbons in irradiated chiken were detected at 0.5kGy and over. The concentration of radiation-induced hydrocarbons was relatively constant during 16 weeks.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.232-235
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• 2010

This study examined the photostimulated luminescence (PSL) detection method suggested by the Korean Food and Drug Administration to assess whether the method can be used to identify irradiated spices in restructured pork patties, which served as a model system for processed meat products. Red and black pepper powders were irradiated at 0, 5.0, 7.5, and 10 kGy, and pork patties were formulated with the spice at irradiated pepper concentrations of 0.1% and 0.5%. PSL was then used to estimate amounts of light derived from the spice itself and pork patties. The results of PSL analysis showed that red and black pepper powders were determined as positive and presumptive positive, respectively, when irradiated at more than 7.5 kGy. However, when used in pork patties, all samples were negative for irradiation. Thus, PSL may not be useful in detecting irradiated ingredients used in processed meat products.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제49권3호
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• pp.252-257
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• 2017

식품의 다양한 가공특성별 조사처리 식품의 분석법 적용성을 검토하기 위하여 감마선과 전자선 조사처리 대두의 가공특성(건조, 분쇄) 및 원산지(국산, 중국산, 미국산)별 물리적 확인시험법을 이용한 판별 특성을 확인하였다. 광자극발광(PSL) 분석 결과 비조사시료는 266-395 count/min으로 $700^{\circ}C$ 이하의 값을 나타내어 음성(negative) 값으로 나타나 조사처리 되지 않은 시료로 확인되었다. 감마선과 전자선을 조사처리한 대두는 감마선의 경우 5,815-39,591 count/min, 전자선의 경우 5,791-60,055 count/min의 결과로 모두 5,000 count/min 이상인 양성(positive)값을 나타내어 대두는 가공특성, 선종, 선량에 관계없이 조사처리 판별이 가능한 것으로 나타났다. 열발광분석(TL)을 통한 조사처리 확인에서는 비조사 시료는 $300^{\circ}C$ 이상에서 자연방사선에 의한 발광곡선을 나타내었고 감마선과 전자선 조사처리 대두에서는 $150-250^{\circ}C$에서 조사처리에 의한 최대곡선을 나타내어 조사처리 판별이 가능하였다. 전자스핀공명 분석 결과는 건조대두의 껍질에서 조사 처리에 의한 cellulose radical이 확인되었으며 분쇄한 대두의 경우에는 비조사시료와 조사처리에 의한 뚜렷한 차이를 보이지 않아 조사처리 판별이 어려운 것으로 확인되었다.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제9권8호
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• pp.87-94
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• 2018

본 연구는 방사선 조사식품에 대한 여성 근로자들의 인식 및 행태를 파악하기 위해 설문조사로 수행되었으며 수집된 총 326부의 설문지를 최종 분석하였다. 연구결과 방사선 조사식품에 대한 지식수준은 3.411점, 인식수준은 2.542점이었다. 방사선 조사식품의 구입경험은 학력, 근무기관 및 직업에서, 섭취경험은 근무기관, 학력, 직업 및 경력에서 유의한 차이가 있었다. 방사선 조사식품에 대한 예방행동은 근무기관, 경력 및 직업에 따라 유의한 차이가 있었다. 방사선 조사식품에 대한 요인별 상관관계 분석에서 지식이 많고 인식이 좋을수록 구입 및 섭취경험이 많은 유의한 상관관계가 있었다. 그러나 예방 행동은 지식, 인식, 구입경험 및 섭취경험과 유의한 상관관계가 없었다. 따라서 향후 방사선 조사식품의 합리적 선택을 위해 방사선 조사식품에 대한 정보제공, 안전성 교육 등이 필요하다고 판단된다.