• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.29 no.5
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• pp.907-912
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• 1997

Physicochemical characteristics of kochujang prepared with various raw materials, were investigated during 90 days of fermentation to obtain information for the industrial production of traditional kochujang. Reducing sugar contents of kochujang increased until 60 days but slightly decreased thereafter, showing highest value for malt added group. Ethanol contents increased after 45 days and were highest in Chinese matrimony vine group, followed by purple sweet potato and malt added groups. Amino nitrogen contents increased until the 45 to 60 days of fermentation, but ammonia nitrogen contents did not change significantly during fermentation. Amino and ammonia nitrogen contents were higher in soy sauce and Chinese matrimony vine added groups. Water activities decreased slightly during fermentation and purple sweet potato added group was lowest among the groups. Consistency of kochujang decreased until the middle of the aging but after that it increased. Consistency of purple sweet potato and Chinese matrimony vine added groups were remarkably higher than that of the others. The color values tended to decrease slightly during fermentation. Purple sweet potato kochujang was low in the lightness, redness and yellowness. Results of sensory evaluation showed garlic and malt added kochujang were more acceptable than purple sweet potato added kochujang due to more desirable taste and color.

• Korean Journal of Organic Agriculture
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• v.24 no.1
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• pp.87-98
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• 2016

Qualitiy characteristics such as moisture content, pH, acidity, sugar content, salinity, appearance, flavor, taste, color and overall acceptance of apple Jangachi cured with different traditional Korean sauces (Kochujang, Doenjang, Kanjang) were investigated during storage time. The initial moisture content of the apple Jangachi was an average of 14.97%. But after curing with the three sauces (Kochujang, Doenjang, and Kanjaing) moisture content increased to 27~28%, 41~4% and 56~58%, respectively. The pH was 4.84-5.42 regardless of sauce. Total acidity increased from 0.4%, 0.34%, 0.34% to 1.14%, 0.60%, 0.67%. respectively. But acidity decreased after 10 days. Sugar content of apple jangachi decreased throughout the aging time regardless of sauce type. Salinity of apple Jangachi increased to a certain level during storage time regardless of sauce type. Apple Jangachi softened during storage as they increased in moisture content. All sensory characteristics of Kocuhjang apples showed a higher score than Doenjang and Kanjang. Overall, Kocuhjang seems most appropriate for curing apple Jangachi.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.29 no.5
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• pp.901-906
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• 1997

In order to reproduce and improve quality of traditional kochujang, various raw materials were added to prepare kochujang by replacing part of the glutinous rice. Chemical composition, microbial characteristics and enzyme activities were investigated during fermentation. Crude protein and salt contents of kochujang did not change significantly during fermentation, but moisture contents increased linearly. The pH and titratable acidity of kochujang changed little in garlic added group. The viable cell counts of aerobic bacteria and yeasts in the kochujang increased until 60 days of fermentation and then decreased slowly except for the garlic added group in which they increased during the last period of fermentation. Aerobic bacterial count did not show any remarkable differences among the samples and slowly decreased after 60 days of fermentation. The activities of liquefying and saccharifying amylases decreased until 45 days, but increased at 60th day. Acidic protease activities of each group were strong during the initial period, but neutral protease showed the highest activity from the 30 to 45 days of fermentation. Protease activities increased by addition of soy sauce, Chinese matrimony vine and purple sweet potato.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.44 no.9
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• pp.1364-1373
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• 2015

The purpose of this study was to determine the optimum sodium concentration (0~8%), soaking time (4~20 min) and storage time (0~60 day) for preparation of persimmon jangachi with kochujang sauce using response surface methodology. Physicochemical properties (salinity, pH, Hunter's color value, cutting force, and sensory evaluation) of persimmon kochujang jangachi were analyzed during storage at $20^{\circ}C$ for 60 days. When the proximate composition of persimmon was analyzed, moisture content, crude protein content, crude lipid content, and crude ash content were 85.41%, 0.51%, 0.22%, and 0.20%, respectively. For persimmon kochujang jangachi manufactured with different sodium concentrations, soaking times, and storage times, salinity, pH, Hunter's color value of L, a, and b, color, flavor, taste, texture, and overall preference were represented by a quadratic model. Cutting force was represented by a linear model pattern. In conclusion, the optimal formulation for persimmon kochujang jangachi, as assessed by numerical and graphical optimization methods, was a sodium concentration of 6.91%, soaking time of 11.36 minutes, and storage time of 25.18 days.

• Journal of Food Hygiene and Safety
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• v.16 no.2
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• pp.133-138
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• 2001

Toxicological safety on 20 kGy-gamma irradiated Kanjang (soy sauce), Doenjang (soybean paste), Kochujang (hot pepper paste) and Chunghukjang (soy paste) was determined by SOS Chromotest. As the strain of the SOS Chromotest, Escherichia coli PQ37 was used in the condition of presence or absence of an exogenous metabolizing system (S-9 mix). Water extract or organic solvent extract was prepared from samples, concentrated and tested by SOS Chromotest with S-9 mix or not. All irradiated samples were not different from non-irradiated one in the bacterial assay maintaining the below 1.5 of IF(induction factor) values in the adapted dose of 10,000$\mu\textrm{g}$/assay. The results indicated that any mutagenicity was not observed in 20 kGy-irradiated traditional soybean fermented foods.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.30 no.5
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• pp.839-843
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• 2001

The effect of gamma-irradiation on the hydrolytic enzyme activities of some Koran soybean-based fermented foods was studied. Doenjang (soybean paste), kanjang (soy sauce), kochujang (red pepper paste), chungkukjang and meju were prepared and irradiated at 0, 5, 10 and 20 kGy. Then activities of protease, amylase, lipase and fibrinolytic enzyme were determined. Hydrolytic enzyme activities of meju, chungkukjang and doenjang were relatively higher than those of kanjang and kochujang. Amylase, protease and lipase activities were not affected by 10 kGy and were slightly (about 10%) inactivated by 20 kGy of gamma irradiation, with no statistical significance. Fibrinolytic enzyme was stable in all treatments.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Culture
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• v.24 no.1
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• pp.51-57
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• 2009

The purpose of the study was to assess the relative preference for hot & spicy sauces using conjoint analysis, with focus on English consumers. From the results of the study, we were able to derive a standard with the best sauce attributes. The respondent group was selected from the CCFRA's customer database. The qualification criteria for inclusion in the sample were: the primary grocery shopper in the household, a consumer of a range of home cooked oriental & far eastern cuisines, enjoyed hot & spicy chili-based foods, and willing to buy hot chili-based oriental sauces. A total of 676 respondents completed the survey in which 76% were women, and all respondents were between the ages of 18 and 65 years. An online survey method was used and a conjoint analysis was adopted. In conjoint analysis, a product is described as a combination of a set of attribute levels, where a utility value is estimated for each attribute level. In summing up the results of this study, the sensory property (flavor) attribute was most important, the second was brand, and the third was price. For the sensory property attribute, a mild chili sauce of blended garlic, sugar, and lime scored highest. In terms of brand, Blue Dragon was selected as the best. The lesser known Korean Kochujang brand of "Hot&Joy" scored lowest with respect to brand value. Encouraging, however, was the description based on the Hot&Joy product: a hot chili sauce blended with ginger and garlic, which held appeal across age groups and genders. In terms of price, 75p per bottle had the best score.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.32 no.8
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• pp.1177-1185
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• 2003

The contents of organic acids in traditional and modified fermented foods were compared, and propionic acid produced during fermentation was investigated. Organic acids in traditional and modified soy sauces were lactic acid, acetic acid, citric acid, formic acid, succinic acid and oxalic acid while propionic acid was found in traditional soy sauces only. Similarly, lactic acid, acetic acid, citric acid, oxalic acid, formic acid, succinic acid and propionic acid were found in traditional and modified soy paste. The organic acids in traditional and modified kochujang were citric acid, acetic acid, formic acid, lactic acid, malic acid, oxalic acid and succinic acid while propionic acid was not found in modified kochujang. The major organic acid in persimmon and commercial (fermented) vinegars was acetic acid. Propionic acid was uniquely found in persimmon vinegars. Also, content of tannic acid in persimmon vinegars was 366.9 ∼ 909.8 mg%.

• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• v.43 no.1
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• pp.29-33
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• 2000

This study was carried out to investigate the effect of glutaminase added to Doenjang, Kochujang and Kanjang in manufacturing. The consequential changes of L-glutamic acid and amino nitrogen contents were periodically analysed during aging. L-Glutamic acid contents in Kochujang, Doenjang and Kanjang aged for 45 days increased to 671.8%, 298.1% and 193.4% with glutaminase and also increased to 363.1%, 159.2% and 35.7% as compared with those without glutaminase. The 0.01% addition of glutaminase to Kochujang made L-glutamic acid content increased more than 3 times. The increase ratio of amino nitrogen was 216%, 120.8% and 84.5% in Kochujang, Kanjang and Doenjang with glutaminase which aged for 45 days, respectively. The effect of glutaminase added was the greatest in Kochujang. It increased to 35.7%, 8.4% and 40.3% as compared with those without glutaminase. The results of sensory evaluation showed that the products were favorably affected in taste, flavor and acceptability by glutaminase added.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Industry Convergence
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• v.20 no.5
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• pp.441-446
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• 2017

Among the many foods, it is hard to find perfect food with nutrition and functionality like beans. Korean food culture is the main ingredient of korean culture, kochujang, soybean paste, and soy sauce, and processed soybean tofu is the main ingredient. Soybean meets high quality protein and fat, and it has excellent results in prevention and treatment of all kinds of diseases. Soybean food is becoming a new generation health food. In countries where animal protein intake is low, soybean is used as a protein source instead of animal protein. Tofu, a processed food, is a complete food with high digestibility. In order to publicize the superiority of soybean nutritional value, Tofu processing and powder were investigated by observing the size, shape and characteristics of bean powder using domestic soybeans and imported soybean, and the variation of the amount of coagulant.