• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• v.13 no.3
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• pp.231-236
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• 2008

Response surface methodology (RSM) was used for the analysis and optimization of the production process of strawberry Kochujang. Experiments were carried out according to a central composite design, selecting strawberry puree content and red pepper powder content as independent variables and soluble solids content, moisture content, water activity, color characteristics ($L^*-$, $a^*-$, and $b^*$-values) as response variables. The polynomial models developed by RSM were highly effective for describing the relationships between the study factors and the responses. Kochujang containing a higher amount of red pepper powder had a higher soluble solids content; on the contrary, soluble solids content decreased with the increase in the strawberry puree content in the sample. Moisture content increased with increased strawberry puree content but decreased with increased red pepper powder content. Water activity increased with the increase in strawberry puree content in the sample but was less affected by the amount of red pepper powder content. Decreases in $L^*$-values with increasing amount of red pepper powder were noted. $a^*$-values decreased with the increases in red pepper powder content but increased with the increase in strawberry puree content in the Kochujang formulation. $b^*$-values decreased with the increases in red pepper powder content but was less affected by the strawberry puree content. Overall optimization, conducted by overlaying the contour plots under investigation, was able to point out an optimal range of the independent variables within which the six responses were simultaneously optimized. The point chosen as representative of this optimal area corresponded to strawberry puree content=14.36% and red pepper powder content=11.33%, conditions under which the model predicted soluble solids content=$59.31^{\circ}Brix$, moisture content=45.30% (w.b.), water activity=0.758, $L^*$-value=24.81, $a^*$-value=7.250, and $b^*$-value=10.19.

• The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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• v.8 no.4
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• pp.355-360
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• 2022

As the increase cost of domestic red pepper and the increase of imported red pepper, damage cases such as false labeling of the origin of red pepper powder are issued. Accordingly we need to determine quickly and accurately for the origin of red pepper powder. The used method for presently determining the origin has the limitation in that it requires a lot of cost and time by experimentally comparing and analyzing the components of red pepper powder. To resolve the issues, this study proposes machine learning algorithm to classifiy domestic and imported red pepper powder. We have built machine learning model with 53 components contained in red pepper powder and validated. Through the proposed model, it was possible to identify which ingredients are importantly used in determining the origin. In the near future, it is expected that the cost of determining the origin can be further reduced by expanding to various foods as well as red pepper powder.

• Food Science and Biotechnology
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• v.14 no.2
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• pp.280-285
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• 2005

Applicability of near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) was examined for quality control of red pepper powder in milling factories. Prediction of chemical composition was performed using modified partial least square (MPLS) techniques. Analysis of total 51 and 21 red pepper powder samples by conventional methods for calibration and validation, respectively, revealed standard error of prediction (SEP) and correlation coefficient ($R^2$) of moisture content, ASTA color value, capsaicinoid content, and total sugar content were 0.55 and 0.90, 8.58 and 0.96, 31.60 and 0.65, and 1.82 and 0.86, respectively; SEP and $R^2$ were low and high, respectively, except for capsaicinoid content. The results indicate, with slight improvement, on-line quality measurement of red pepper powder with NIRS could be applied in red pepper milling factories.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• v.28 no.1
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• pp.53-60
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• 1995

This study was performed to compare the contents of nutrients and taste components in Korean(King and Dabok) and imported(from Myanma) red pepper powders. Red pepper imported from Myanma was narrower and lighter and showed significantly higher contents of moisture and lipid. Lower amount of fructose and glucose shown in imported red pepper powder seemed related to lower sensory score in sweet taste. Capsaicin was contained much higher in imported red pepper powder and looked related to higher score in pungent tastes. Organic acids like oxalic acid, malonic acid, succinic acid, pyroglutamic acid were significantly lower in imported red pepper powder. Imported red pepper powder showed lower amount of $\beta$-carotene, capsanthin and color value(L, a, b) than Dabok and obtained lower sensory score in color.

• The Korean Journal of Food And Nutrition
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• v.21 no.3
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• pp.288-292
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• 2008

To save cost and time in Kimchi manufacture, the use of raw red-pepper paste and device-mashed vice materials, in place of dried red-pepper powder, was examined. Two kinds of Kimchi were prepared: One with dried red pepper powder and device-not mashed vice materials and the other with raw red pepper paste and device-mashed vice materials. Then pH, total acidity, total viable cell counts, total lactic acid bacteria and sensory characteristics were evaluated. Comparisons of the two Kimchis, indicated that changes in pH, total acidity, the total number of viable cells and total lactic acid bacteria were similar between the two groups. The acceptability score of the Kimchi made using the raw red pepper paste and device-mashed vice materials was slightly lower than that of Kimchi made using the dried red-pepper powder. This color was indistinctly changed since the vice materials were mashed and mixed. In conclusion, the results indicate that when manufacturing Kimchi using device-mashed vice materials, Kimchi of better quality can be made by adding dried red-pepper powder.

• Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life
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• v.12 no.2
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• pp.173-186
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• 2002

Red pepper have affected traditional cuisines through various ways since they were first introduced in Korea over 400 years. But we on easily determine that red pepper powder and red pepper paste were not used daily dishes until 1940 as we look into traditional cookbooks. Chinese pepper and black pepper were used for hot spices before red pepper was introduced in Korea. It is estimated that red pepper was introduced during the last of 1500s the Japanese invasion of Chosun dynasty, but it was first used to make Sunchang red pepper paste in $\boxDr$Sumunsasul(수문사설)$\boxUl$(1740), and to make Kimchi in $\boxDr$Jeungbo Sanlimkungje(증보 산림경제)$\boxUl$(1766), and it became a general spice for vegetables in the middle of the 1800s. Pepper is mostly used to make Kochujang(red pepper paste), Kimchi, Jutkal(salted flesh) and Jangaji(salited very.) etc as fermentable cuisines. The attribute of using pepper was developed fur fermentable spices, and to give spicy flavor to cuisines. The types of peppers using traditional cuisines are various such as unripened pepper, red pepper, red pepper powder, red pepper paste, and pepper leaves. Traditional dishes with vegetables mostly use red peppers. Fish dishes(soup, stew, bracing, roasting, steaming) also use red peppers. Soup '||'&'||' stew with meat item partly use red pepper but steaming, roasting dishes with meat item not use pepper. roasted pork, pork ribs, steamed chicken of spicy meat cuisines in the 1930s did not use pepper. Kochujangbokkum(고추장볶음) is one of the oldest cuisines for using red pepper paste in the 1800s. Sliced red peppers and red pepper powder are mostly used for garnishing of cuisines.

• The Korean Journal of Food And Nutrition
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• v.20 no.1
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• pp.63-67
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• 2007

In order to optimize use of pepper resources, and to aid farmers in increasing their income, we compared two types of kimchies made from red and green pepper powder. Qualitative differences were examined during fermantation at $4^{\circ}C$. There was no significant change in pH patterns, acidity, total bacteria cell count and total lactic acid bacteria cell count between the red and green pepper powder, however, sensory evaluation, indicated that Kimchi made with green pepper powder showed lower, sensory scores than Kimchi made with red pepper powder with respect to overall acceptability. Eventhough the sensory scores of green pepper is lower than that of red pepper, the quality of Kimchies was not different between them. Considering that the price of green pepper is far cheaper than red pepper powder, farmers should consider actively the production of green pepper Kimches in order to cut down expenses fur the production of Kimches.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Culture
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• v.33 no.2
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• pp.125-132
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• 2018

This study was carried out to determine the optimal storage conditions by examining the effects of the storage conditions on the quality of red pepper powder during storage in households. Red pepper powder was stored at room temperature ($20^{\circ}C$), refrigeration (2 and $-1^{\circ}C$) and frozen (-5 and $-20^{\circ}C$) for 3, 6, 9 and 12 months. The ASTA color value, capsanthin content and redness ($a^{\ast}$) of the red pepper powders stored at -5 and $-20^{\circ}C$ were not decreased significantly depending on the storage temperatures until 9 months. The pH of red pepper powder stored at $20^{\circ}C$ decreased significantly until 9 months and increased at 12 months. The microbiological quality of the red pepper powder stored at -5 and $-20^{\circ}C$ was more stable during long-term storage. In the sensory evaluation of red pepper powder stored under all conditions, the overall freshness, redness, hot flavor, moisture release, and edibility decreased with increasing storage period from the control to 12 months. Moisture release increased from 3 months to 12 months. Overall, red pepper should be stored at low temperatures (2, $-1^{\circ}C$) for up to 6 months, and frozen (${\geq} -5^{\circ}C$) for 6 to 9 months. The optimal temperature for long-term storage (${\geq}9$ months) was $-20^{\circ}C$.

• Journal of Food Hygiene and Safety
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• v.38 no.2
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• pp.63-68
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• 2023

In this study, we analyzed the effect of storage conditions on the survival of fungi in red pepper powder. Red pepper powder was inoculated with a total of six fungal species, namely Aspergillus terreus, Aspergillus flavus, Rhizopus microsporus, Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus niger, and Aspergillus ochraceus at a final cell count of 4-6 log CFU/g. After inoculating the sterilized red pepper powder with fungi, we dried the powder on a clean bench and packaged it in zipper bags. Following drying, the water activity was 0.502±0.001. Subsequently, the red pepper powder inoculated with fungi was stored at -20℃, 5℃, 15℃, and 25℃. All six species of fungi perished the quickest at 25℃ and survived for the longest (168 days) at -20℃. In summary, this study showed that fungi survive for an extended period in red pepper powder at -20℃ and 5℃ compared to 15℃ and 25℃. Therefore, to prevent fungal contamination, red pepper powder should have a water activity below 0.6 and be stored in a zipper bag at room temperature.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.27 no.6
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• pp.1132-1136
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• 1998

The optimum mixing conditions of kochujang(persimmon kochujang) added persimmon puree was optimized by four dimensional response surface methodology. The organoleptic color of persimmon kochujang showed the maximum score in 86.74g red pepper powder, 133.51g persimmon puree and 26.31g salt. The organoleptic aroma persimmon kochujang showed the maximum score in 83.48g red pepper powder, 135.38g persimmon puree and 24.50g salt. The organoleptic taste of persimmon ko chujang showed the maximum score in 85.09g red pepper powder, 133.61g persimmon puree and 25.57g salt. The overall palatability of persimmon kochujang showed the maximum score in 82.99g red pepper powder, 133.10g persimmon puree and 25.47g salt. The optimum mixing conditions for overall orga noleptic properties of persimmon kochujang were 83.00g red pepper powder, 133.00g persimmon puree and 25.00g salt.