• Korean journal of food and cookery science
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• v.25 no.6
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• pp.747-757
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• 2009

The purpose of this study was to enhance the quality of kochujang Apple juice was added to traditional Kochujang at 0%, 20%, 40%, 60 and 80%. Physicochemical and microbial characteristics were periodically investigated during at room temperature during a 90 day fermentation period. The moisture content of the apple Kochujang was higher than that of the control, while the salt content of the apple Kochujang was lower than that of the control, At first, the sweetness of the apple Kochujang showed no significant difference from the control; however, its sweetness increased during the 90 days. In all treatments, the pH value decreased during the fermentation period, while the titratable acidity increased during the fermentation period. Viscosity decreased greatly after 30 days. Sugar reduction was higher in the apple Kochujang than in the control, and its concentration increased with apple juice content. According to the analysis of free sugar, glucose, fructose, and maltose had an especially high ratio in the apple Kochujang. The organic acids detected in Kochujang were citric acid, malic acid, oxalic acid and lactic acids. The content of citric acid and malic acid were higher than the other acids in the apple Kochujang. L, a, and b values generally decreased during the fermentation period. When the Kochujang was made, the number of the total viable cells was $10^7\;CFU/g$. At room temperature, the number steadily increased up to the 30th day, then steadily decreased on the 90th day. After that, there was no significant change. The number of yeasts was $10^6\;CFU/g$ at the end of the 90th day. After the 90th day of fermentation, sensory results showed that the 60~80% apple juice Kochujang showed the best taste, appearance, texture, and overall quality.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.32 no.4
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• pp.513-518
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• 2003

Three kind of apple kochujangs were prepared using different commercial meju (normal commercial product, two commercial product from Aspergilius sp. and Bacillus sp.) and investigated about characteristics. The contents of total free sugar were the highest, 22.43% in apple kochujang (II) after 10 week fermentation. The glucose was specially high ratio in apple kochujang (III). The contents of total amino acid were 107.53~401.52 mg% in apple kochujang (I), 108.69~441.19 mg% in apple kochujang (II) and 106.82~423.28 mg% in apple kochujang (III). From the sensory evaluation after 12 weeks, the scores for flavor preference and total acceptability were the highest in apple kochujang (III). There was no significant difference for taste and color in apple kochujangs.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.29 no.4
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• pp.575-581
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• 2000

Quality characteristics of kochujang prepared with appleand persimmon were investigated during 14 weeks of fermentation. The water activity decreased slightly during fermentation and was higher in kochujang (I) prepared with apple than in kochujang (II) prepared with presimmon. The reducing sugar contents increased from 10.95% in kochujang (I) and 10.30% in kochujang (II) to 16.68, 19.14% after 10 weeks of fermentation, respectively. The free sugar contents in kochujang (I) were maltose 10.55, glucose 8.47 and fructose, 3.02% after 12 weeks of fermentation. The free sugar content in kochujang (II) were maltose 10.55, glucose 21.65, glucose 8.71 and fructose 2.98 after 6 weeks of fermentation. The major free sugar in kochujang (I) and (II) was maltose. The organic acids detected in kochujangs were citric, malic, lactic and oxalic acids. The contents of citric acid and malic acid were higher than other acids in both kochujangs. The contents of total free amino acids were 187.59~420.94 mg% in kochujang (I) and 154.67~316.93 mg% in kochujang (II). The contents of aspartic acid, proline and glutamic acid were high in kochujang (I) and (II).

• Journal of Practical Agriculture & Fisheries Research
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• v.18 no.1
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• pp.79-91
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• 2016

Quality factors which characterize 11 kinds of farm-manufactured apple Jangachi and commercial Jangachi, have been studied in order to provide a guideline to improve the quality and marketing strategy of farm-manufactured pickled apples. Moisture content ranged from 74% to 84% and 81% to 91% in Doenjang Jangachi and vinegar Jangachi, respectively; 38% to 64% in Kochujang Jangachi; 57% to 64% in radish Kochujang Jangachi. Moisture content was 89% in Doenjang Jangachi. Even though moisture content of apple Kochujang Jangachi indicated 48% which is lower than that of radish Jangachi, it was higher than that of a persimmon pickled in Kochujang (38%) and that of Japanese apricot Jangachi (49%). pH and titratable acidity, two indicators used to determine the appropriate ripening period of Jangachi, were pH 3.4~5.6, 0.03~0.14%, respectively. The pH ranged from 5.2 to 5.6 in radish Jangachi; 3.4 to 4.1 in Cucumber Jangachi. pH of persimmon Jangachi, Japanese apricot Jangachi and apple Jangachi showed 4.1, 3.5 and 4.1, respectively. Compared with the pH of traditional Jangachi (3.03~5.36), pH of all of the above Jangachi fall into an appropriate range. The brix of apple Jangachi (30%) was 12% to 18% higher than that of Kochujang radish Jangachi, but it was relatively lower than that of persimmon Jangachi (39%) and that of Japanese apricot Jangachi (49%). Salinity of Jangachi varied depending on which marinating material was used. Salinity in the descending order according to each marinating material demonstrated Kanjang (6% to 13%), Doenjang (7%), Kochujang (3% to 4%). Salinity of apple Jangachi was 3.28% which was relatively lower than that of commercial Jangachi which used either Kanjang or Doenjang as its marinating material. Chromaticity test shows that the brightness value of apple Jangachi (54.70) was similar to that of cucumber Jangachi (50.86, 56.02); the redness value and yellowness of apple Jangachi (16.21 and 26.78) were higher than the redness value (7.27 to 11.23) and the yellowness value (10.62 to 14.69) of radish Kochujang Jangachi. Sensory Characteristics value of apple Jangachi, along with radish and cucumber Jangachi in its color, odor and taste (7.00, 7.50, 7.00, respectively) placed high on the list implying higher preference. However, overall preference value of apple Jangachi was 6.83 which was lower than that of Japanese apricot Jangachi or that of radish Jangachi. The result can be explained by the tendency of people preferring crispy Jangachi and points out that the texture of apple Jangachi needs to be improved to gain popularity. Furthermore, for increased sales of apple Jangachi as a niche product, more rigorous market testing is required.

• 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.25 no.2
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• pp.98-104
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• 1993

In order to improve qualities of kochujang, various fruit juices such as apple, orange, pineapple and grape were added to the raw material of kochujang instead of the part of water. It was apparent in the kochujang with pineapple juice that organic acids originated from fruit juices increased titrable acidity and decreased pH. Free sugars and organic acids in the kochujang that was fermented during three months were degraded or might be used by microorganism after ten months of fermentation. Kochujang with grape juice showed relatively dark color, which had a good agreement with the changes of Hunter a-value. Sensory evaluation test about tastes, flavor and color showed that the kochujang with pineapple juice was preferred to others.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.29 no.6
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• pp.1068-1074
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• 2000

젊은 세대들이 좋아하는 우수한 품질의 사과고추장을 개발하고자 부원료로서 사과를 사용하여 사과고추장의 배합비에 따른 관능적 특성을 반응표면분석법으로 최적화하고 물리적 특성을 모니터링하였다. 실험조건은 고춧가루는 130~210 g, 메주가루는 50~80 g, 사과퓨레는125~205 g의 범위로 설정되었으며, 실험계획에 따라 제조된 사과고추장은 물리적 및 관능적 특성을 조사하기 위해 사용되었다. 사과 고추장의 색상에 대한 관능평점은 고춧가루 140.61 g, 메줏가루 83.42 g 및 사과퓨레 169.05 g에서 가장 높았으며, 향에 대한 관능평점은 고춧가루 192.32 g, 메줏가루 56.14 g 및 사과퓨레 146.72 g에서 가장 높은 7.95를 나타내었다. 맛에 대한 관능평점은 고춧가루 함량 182 g, 메줏가루 함량 78 g 및 사과과즙 함량 199 g에서 가장 높은 7.46을 나타내었으며, 전반적인 기호도에서는 고춧가루 함량 200 g, 메줏가루 함량 57 g 및 사과과즙 함량 159 g에서 가장 높은 관능평점을 나타내었다. 사과고추장의 물리적 특성으로서 견고성은 고춧가루와 메줏가루의 함량이 높을수록 증가하였다. 고추장의 부착성과 거침성은 고춧가루 함량이 증가하고 사과과즙의 함량이 낮을수록 증가하였다.

• Korean Journal of Organic Agriculture
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• v.24 no.4
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• pp.747-758
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• 2016

Quality characteristics, such as moisture content, pH, acidity, sugar content, salinity, flavor, taste, color, and overall acceptance of apple Jangachi prepared with different apple cultivars were investigated after different times in storage. The initial moisture content of apple Jangachi was 14.19-16.94% according to cultivar. After 5 days of storage, the moisture content increased to 23.26-26.91%. The pH was 3.98-4.55 regardless of cultivar. Total acidity decreased at first and then increased slightly after 10 days in the range of 0.8% to 1.3%. The sugar content of apple Jangachi decreased from 60-68% to 27-34% on the 5th day and was maintained at 23-25% after 5 days regardless of apple cultivar. The salinity of apple Jangachi increased from 0.94-1.64% to 3.5-3.8% after 15 day regardless of cultivar. In the sensory evaluation, apple Jangachi prepared with the Gala cultivar was given the best ratings in overall acceptability.