• 한국식품조리과학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.290-299
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• 2010

The purpose of this study was to investigate the quality characteristics and acceptability of curried rice containing cheonggukjang powder for the using in a high school foodservice menu. The viscosity of the curry sauce with cheonggukjang powder was not significantly different between the control and 15% sample group. As the level of cheonggukjang powder was increased, the Hunter's L value increased, whereas the a value decreased. In the results of the acceptance test, the 15% group was not significantly different from the control group. Therefore, the 15% group was selected based on the acceptance test for use by the school foodservice industry. There was no significant difference between boys and girls (p<0.01) in the acceptance test of curried rice with cheonggukjang powder in terms of flavor, color, aroma, density of sauce, overall acceptability. In regards to the reason why boys and girls did not consume the curried rice, 'because of unfavorable taste' (51.0%), ranked highest followed by 'because of other' (34.2%). In conclusion, there was a high food acceptance food when cheonggukjang powder was added to curried rice. Also, it is necessary to increase the preference and consumption of cheonggukjang foods and through the development of proper recipes that contain cheonggukjang and through combination with other food ingredients.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.24-32
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• 2018

In this study, the quality characteristics of cheonggukjang with addition of different quinoa were investigated. We evaluated the quality and sensory characteristics of cheonggukjang, including the pH, amino nitrogen, slime contents, color value, and total aerobic bacteria. Moreover, The anti-oxidant activities were measured as total polyphenol content, 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity, and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity. The pH and amino nitrogen content were noted to significantly increase during the fermentation period in all the samples. The slime content of cheonggukjang added with quinoa increased with increased fermentation time, but cheonggukjang with addition of 20% of quinoa was decreased. The L value and b value decreased significantly with increased fermentation time, but the a value increased significantly. The microbial tests of cheonggukjang with addition of quinoa showed that the aerobic micro-organisms count was 7.45~9.10 Log cfu/g. Total polyphenol contents increased in all groups during the fermentation period, and activity increased with an increased percentage of added quinoa. The DPPH radical scavenging activity and SOD-like activity of cheonggukjang (with addition of quinoa) were also significantly higher than those of the control. The sensory quality of quinoa 10% cheonggukjang was stronger in flavor, and taste, and demonstrated a higher level of overall acceptability, when compared to the other groups.

• Food Science and Biotechnology
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.172-175
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• 2008

Two new fermentation products were separated from cheonggukjang by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and tentatively identified as succinyl daidzin and succinyl genistin by HPLC-mass spectrometry (MS). Both succinyl daidzin and succinyl genistin were detected in all 4 commercially available and one laboratory prepared cheonggukjang and 1 commercially available natto. However, these compounds were not detected in commercially available 4 home-made and 4 factory-produced doenjang. Peak areas of succinyl genistin were about 1.95-2.45 times higher than those of succinyl daidzin in cheonggukjang, which may be due to the higher concentration of genistin derivatives than daidzin derivatives in soybeans. This is the first report on the succinyl derivatives as isoflavone metabolites from cheonggukjang and these 2 isoflavone derivatives could be characteristic indicators for cheonggukjang.

• Food Science and Biotechnology
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• 제16권5호
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• pp.734-739
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• 2007

This study was conducted to observe the quality characteristics of cheonggukjang fermented with new small-seed soybeans ('Agakong') according to the degree of germination of the raw soybeans. The sprouting rate was $8.6{\pm}5.6%$ after 12 hr of germination, but at 24 hr it increased rapidly to $85.4{\pm}4.7%$. We confirmed that the total isoflavone content immediately after soaking was 273.9 mg%, which was at least 3 times greater than for common soybeans; content increased at the start of germination, and increased to 338.4 mg% by 24 hr of germination, but then decreased. The quantity of viscous substance of the cheonggukjang increased in proportion to the degree of germination of the raw soybeans. The levels of amino acids in the cheonggukjang made from non-germinated soybeans, and soybeans germinated 48 hr, were 12.45 and 10.06%, respectively. The isoflavone levels in the cheonggukjang were determined by the degree of germination of the raw soybeans. There were no significant differences between the odor, sweet taste, savory taste, bitter taste, and overall acceptability of the cheonggukjang with different germination times of 0 to 36 hr.

• Food Science and Biotechnology
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.19-23
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• 2006

Effects of cheonggukjang on immunohistochemical reactions in gastrointestinal (GI) tract of rats were investigated. $CD4^+/CD8^+$ immunoreactive cells of cheonggukjang-fed diet groups were more strongly stained in lamina propria of mucosa and submucosa than those of basal diet group. Universal nitric oxide synthase immunoreactive density in colon was mildly stained in surface epithelium and mucous secretory gland, and strongly stained in submucosa and myenteric plexus in muscle layers of all cheonggukjang-fed diet groups. Protein kinase C-${\alpha}$ immunoreactive cells in colons of 15 and 25% cheonggukjang-fed diet groups were more strongly stained in mucosa, submucosa, and muscle layers than those of basal diet group. These results indicate mucosal immune activity, gastrointestinal motility, blood circulation, and physiological activities of enteroendocrine cells in GI tract could be increased with cheonggukjang intake.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.1004-1010
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• 2015

This study was conducted to investigate the changes in the physicochemical characteristics and antioxidant activity of cheonggukjang with the addition of walnuts. The pH of cheonggukjang did not change significantly with the addition of walnut. But the water content decreased significantly. Walnut addition to the soybean was expected to have a positive effect because the number of Bacillus subtilis was not reduced. The viscous substance content was significantly decreased when more than 20% of walnut was added to cheonggukjang. The addition of walnut made the color darker. The flavonoid and polyphenol content was sharply increased in proportion to the walnut addition and the DPPH radical scavenging activity of cheonggukjang also increased. Altogether, it was found that the addition of walnut had a positive influence on the cheonggukjang by increasing the antioxidant activity.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.17-22
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• 2008

Ojectives : Cheonggukjang(natto) is known to have anti-hyperlipidemic action. This study was designed to investigate whether Herbal-cheonggukjang (HC, Herbal-natto) is more effective than cheonggukjang only, Methods : We investigated anti-hyperlipidemic effects of HC in hyperlipidemic rats induced by high-fat diet in terms of observation on levels of total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol and triglyceride in serum. HC was made by cheonggukjang added Codonopsis Lanceolata, Houttuynia cordata and Lentinus edodes in indicated concetrations. Results : In this experiment, hyperlipidemic rats showed elevated levels of total cholesterol and triglyceride, and also showed lowered level of HDL-cholesterol. Oral administration of HC decreased levels of total cholesterol and triglyceride, Cheonggukjang(natto) did not affect levels of total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and triglyceride. Conclusions : In these results, oral administration of HC decreased total cholesterol and triglyceride effectively. These results demonstrate that HC is useful to modulate cholesterol and triglyceride in serum.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제44권1호
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• pp.69-75
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• 2012

대두의 발아시간이 발아대두 청국장의 품질특성에 미치는 영향을 조사하기 위하여 청국장의 발효기간 중 아미노태질소 및 isoflavone 함량 등의 이화학적 특성과 amylase 및 protease 등 효소활성을 비교하였다. 전통 청국장에서 분리한 균주 중 이취가 상대적으로 적고, 점질물 생성량이 많은 B. subtilis SCD 115035 균주를 선발하여 청국장 제조에 사용하였다. 청국장의 pH는 발효 초기 pH 6.68-6.74에서 발효가 진행됨에 따라 점차 증가하여 발효 48시간에 pH 7.47-7.68을 나타냈다. 청국장의 점질물 함량은 발효 48시간에 발아 12시간 처리구에서 13.22%로 가장 높았으며, 대두의 발아시간이 증가함에 따라 점질물 함량은 감소하였다. 산성 protease 활성은 발아 0시간 처리구에서 발효 72시간에 0.323 unit/mL로 가장 높았다. 산성 및 중성 protease 활성은 비발아대두로 제조한 청국장에서 발아대두로 제조한 청국장보다 높게 나타났다. ${\alpha}$-Amylase와 ${\beta}$-amylase 활성은 발아 시간 및 발효 시간에 따라 큰 차이를 보이지 않았다. 비발아대두로 제조한 청국장의 아미노태질소 함량이 발효 48시간에 436.93 mg%로 가장 높았으며, 그 함량은 발아 12시간 처리구와 비슷하였다. 발아 36시간 처리구의 총 isoflavone 함량은 발효 72시간에 $839.86{\pm}8.24{\mu}g/g$로서 가장 높았으며, 발효기간 동안 발아 0, 12, 24시간 처리구보다 높게 나타났고, 발아 0, 12, 24시간 처리구 사이에는 큰 차이가 없었다. 청국장을 제조하기 위하여 대두를 발아했을 때 점질물의 함량, protease 활성 및 아미노태 질소 함량은 대조구보다 감소하였으나 기능성 성분인 isoflavone 함량은 발아 36시간 처리구에서 가장 높은 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.82-87
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• 2006

전통 청국장에서 protease 활성이 우수한 21개 균주를 ISP 배지를 이용하여 선발하였다. 선발된 21개 균주로 각각 청국장을 제조 후 관능 평가를 통해 청국장 특유의 이취와 비슷한 향을 생성하는 8균주를 선발 및 49개 탄소원의 이용성을 조사하여 Bacillus subtilis MB4와 B. amyloliquefaciens A1, A2, B1, MC1, SB2, SC1, SD1로 명명하였다. 최종적으로 우수한 균주로 선정된 MB4, A2와 SB2는 PCR sequencing(16S rDNA)에 의한 상동성을 비교하여 B. subtilis MB4, B. amyloliquefaciens A2, B. amyloliquefaciens SB2로 각각 동정되었다. B. subtilis MB4 및 B. amyloliquefaciens SB2로 제조한 청국장의 protease 활성은 179.6(Unit/mL/min)과 201.9(Unit/mL/min)로, 대조구의 97.0(U nit/mL/min)보다 우수했으며, 관능 평가는 B. subtilis MB4로 제조한 청국장이 3.6점의 평점을 얻어 전통 청국장과 가장 비슷한 향을 가진 것으로 평가 되었다. 겉보기 점도는 B. amyloliquefaciens SB2, MC1, B1, A1, SD1, A2, SC1로 제조한 청국장은 각각 0.010-0.013 Pa s (404/s)에서 0.008-0.006 Pa s(1001/s)로 감소하는 추세를 보였다. Bacillus subtilis MB4로 제조된 청국장과 대조구인 전통 청국장의 경우 각각 0.0008, 0.0006 Pa s(404/s)에서 0.0007, 0.0002 Pa s (1001/s)로 거의 변화가 없었으며, 이러한 결과는 B. subtilis MB4로 제조된 청국장과 대조구인 전통 청국장이 매우 유사한 물성을 가지는 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국식품조리과학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.118-127
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• 2015

본 연구는 당뇨병의 예방과 관리를 위한 청국장의 가치를 평가하고자 대두, 약콩, 및 흑미, 흑임자, 다시마와 같은 블랙푸드를 첨가한 약콩청국장 분말의 섭취가 STZ 유도 당뇨 쥐의 혈당 및 염증 관련 인자에 미치는 영향을 분석하였다. 그 결과 당뇨로 증가된 혈당은 약콩청국장 분말 45.5% 및 블랙푸드를 첨가하여 만든 약콩청국장 분말 50.0%을 섭취시킨 DY와 DYB군에서 저하되는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 정상군에 비해서 당뇨군에서 인슐린 농도와 분비능은 낮은 반면에, 인슐린 저항성은 높았다. 그러나 약콩청국장 분말 45.5%과 블랙푸드를 첨가한 약콩청국장 분말 50.0%의 공급으로 인슐린 농도와 분비능을 다소 개선시킬 수 있는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 유리지방산 농도는 C군에 비해서 DC군에서 높았으며, 당뇨 유도로 높아진 유리지방산은 대두청국장 분말 55.0%의 공급으로 조절되는 것으로 나타났다. 염증 지표로 leptin의 농도는 C군에 비해서 인슐린 분비량이 낮은 당뇨를 유도한 모든 군에서 leptin의 농도가 낮았으며 청국장 분말의 공급 유무나 형태가 당뇨 유도군의 leptin 분비에는 아무런 영향을 미치지 못하였다. 또 다른 지표로 adiponectin의 농도는 C군에 비해 당뇨 유도군들에서 낮았으며, 청국장 분말의 공급 유무 및 형태에 따른 효과는 없는 것으로 나타났다. 그리고 혈당 농도와 관련된 인자와의 상관관계를 분석한 결과 HOME-IR과 adiponectin 농도와는 양의 상관관계를, 그리고 인슐린 농도는 HOME-${\beta}$ 및 leptin 농도와 음의 상관관계를 보였다. 또한 인슐린 농도는 leptin 농도와 양의 상관관계를, 그리고 adiponectin 농도와는 음의 상관관계인 것으로 나타났으며 leptin과 adiponectin 농도는 음의 상관관계를 보였다. 이상의 결과에서 당뇨 유도로 혈당과 인슐린 저항성은 높고 인슐린 분비능, leptin 및 adiponectin 농도는 낮았다, 그러나 혈당과 인슐린저항성 및 분비능은 44.5%의 약콩이나 50.0%의 블랙푸드를 첨가한 약콩청국장 분말 식이의 공급으로 다소 조절되는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 약콩 및 블랙푸드를 첨가한 약콩청국장이 향후 당뇨 환자의 관리와 합병증 예방을 위한 건강 기능성 식품으로서 가치가 있을 것으로 사료된다.