• Korean journal of food and cookery science
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• v.30 no.1
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• pp.22-32
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• 2014

This study investigated the spicy hot flavor related quality characteristics of baechu (Kimchi cabbage) Kimchi prepared using hot pepper powder in various capsaicin levels during 8 weeks of storage. The pHs in the Kimchi samples were in the optimum range of the pH 4.2-4.5 due to the relatively low storage temperature of $2^{\circ}C$ during the entire storage periods. The L, a and b values of cap-150 sample group were significantly higher compared to those in the other samples at 8 weeks of storage. Grading hotness of the Kimchi was significantly clearly separated when varied levels of hotness for the hot pepper powder were used at 2-4 weeks of storage (p<0.001). Sensory spicy hotness of the cap-40 showed significantly the lowest with values of 4.57-4.38 representing mild hot:, that of cap-85 was medium hot with values of 5.81-6.00; and finally, that of cap-150 showed the values of 6.86-7.14, representing strong hot flavor at 2-4 weeks of storage (p<0.001). The grading of spicy hotness in the Kimchi increased by about one level at the optimal edible periods due to the leaching out of capsaicin from the hot pepper powder for those storage periods. Thus, the increased hotness of the Kimchi in the optimal edible periods should be considered when the desired hotness of the hot pepper is chosen for the Kimchi preparation. The hotness decreased as the organic acids were generated during ripening by the 8th weeks of storage.

• Food Science of Animal Resources
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• v.29 no.5
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• pp.557-565
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• 2009

Effects of the addition of kimchi powder on the physico-chemical and sensory properties of semi-dried sausages were investigated at the following kimchi powder concentrations: control (0%), T1 (1%), T2 (2%), and T3 (3%). pH of the semi-dried sausages containing kimchi powder decreased with the addition of kimchi (p<0.05). Also, the addition of kimchi powder to the sausages significantly decreased the CIE $L^*$ and increased the CIE $a^*$ and CIE $b^*$ values (p<0.05). The T3 treatment resulted a higher mositure lose than other treatments. TBARS values of the T2 and T3 groups were significantly lower (p<0.05) than that of the control, while T3 had the highest VBN value among treatments at the end of the storage period. Addition of kimchi powder to semi-dried sausages improved the overall sensory properties of the sausages, and increased the softness and tenderness. These results suggest that addition of 2% kimchi powder to semi-dried sausage is helpful to improve the quality of sausages.

• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• v.4 no.4
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• pp.241-245
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• 1999

The potential of hydroponic cultivated Chinese cabbage as a kimchi material was evaluated. The hydroponic-grown (HG) Chinese cabbage was heavier in weight, taller in height, wider in width, but less in number of leaves compared with the field-grown (FG) Chinese cabbage. The former showed higher contents of calcium, iron, vitamin A and niacin, and lower lipid and vitamin C than the latter. During fermentation of 28 days at 1$0^{\circ}C$, FG and HG kimchis showed comparable pH and acidity values, besides that the FG and HG kimchis showed a pH value of 4.2 and 4.0, respectively, at the 14th day. The FG kimchi showed higher numbers of total microbes as well as total and typical lactic acid bacteria than the HG kimchi at the 7th day. However, both kimchis did not show any difference at 14th day. There was no significant difference in the {TEX}$L^{*}${/TEX} value between FG and HG kimchis. However, HG kimchi showed a more reddish hue than FE kimchi between the 7th and 14th day of fermentation. In sensory evaluation, the HG kimchi revealed a slightly more sour taste and a less crispy texture than the FE kimchi at the 14th day. However, both kimchis did not show any difference in overall quality until the 21st day of fermentation.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.35 no.6
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• pp.754-760
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• 2006

This study was conducted to examine the quality characteristics of canned kimchi prepared by minimal thermal processing. Korean cabbage kimchi was fermented at $20^{\circ}C$ for several days up to acidity $0.5{\pm}0.1%$, was packaged in cylindrical can of 115 mL and pasteurized at low temperature. Thermal processing times based on $F_{60}$ value at geometrical center of the can were determined as 23.1, 17.7 and 12.7 min at 65, 70 and $80^{\circ}C$, respectively. The quality changes of the processed kimchi were measured during storage at $20^{\circ}C$. The pH of pasteurized kimchi was higher than that of unpasteurized control. The number of lactic acid bacteria was reduced to about $10^{2}{\sim}10^{3}$ (CFU/mL). The pasteurized kimchi product showed better texture and color values compared to the control, while resulting in the lower carotenoid and ascorbic acid contents. Kimchi preparation by minimal thermal processing had a positive effect for reduction of sour taste and sour flavor in sensory quality, but gave adverse effect in acceptability because of off-taste and off-flavor.

• Food Science and Preservation
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• v.4 no.2
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• pp.215-225
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• 1997

The review was conducted to organize the desirable salting process from the literatures. In this study the principle of salting and effects of physicochemical changes in salting and salting factors such as cultivars of baechu(Chinese cabbage), concentration of salt, salting temperature, pH condition for salting and quality of kimchi were studied. The method of salting standard, treatment techniques in salting, and selection and mixture ratio of sub-ingredients were also reviewed. In future studies greater attention should be paid to salting and fermentation of kimchi.

• Journal of Food Hygiene and Safety
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• v.33 no.2
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• pp.94-101
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• 2018

Although Kimchi has health benefits, food poisoning associated with consumption of Kimchi has been frequently reported. Accordingly, microbiological properties of Kimchi (100 samples) and washing effects on microbial reduction against its ingredients (200 samples) were examined. Total aerobic bacteria, coliforms, Escherichia coli, Bacillus cereus, and Clostridium perfringens were quantified. In addition, B. cereus, Salmonella spp., Enterohemorrhagic E. coli, C. perfringens, Campylobacter jejuni/coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Listeria monocytogenes, and Yersinia enterocolitica were analysed qualitatively. Total aerobic bacteria count was approximately 1.4-9.0 log CFU/g, which were highest in ginger (8.8 log CFU/g), and Chonggak Kimchi (9.0 log CFU/g). The range of coliform counts detected in all raw materials was 0.5-7.3 log CFU/g and ginger showed the greatest number 7.3 log CFU/g among others. Contamination was decreased to 0.2-3.2, 0.3-2.7, and 1.0-3.9 log CFU/g for total aerobic bacteria, coliforms, and B. cereus, respectively, after washing. Minimising microbial contamination in Kimchi ingredients is necessary to ensure the safety of Kimchi. These results indicate that washing is a useful method to reduce bacterial contamination in Kimchi.

• Food Science and Preservation
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• v.15 no.5
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• pp.669-674
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• 2008

Mul-kimchi is more watery than traditional kimchi and is prepared using large amounts of salted water, Chinese cabbage, radishes, and carrots. The quality characteristics of Mul-kimchi prepared with Chaenomelis Fructus water extract (1, 3, or 5%, w/v) (CF Mul-kimchi) or water (control) were investigated during fermentation for 21 days at $10^{\circ}C$. The initial pH values were 6.53 (control), 4.14 (1% CF Mul-kimchi), 3.61 (3% CF Mul-kimchi), and 3.54 (5% CF Mul-kimchi). The pH did not change significantly in CF Mul-kimchi but gradually decreased in the control during fermentation. Changes in titratable acidity were reflected in pH movements. Viable lactic acid bacteria in CF Mul-kimchi were at lower levels than in the control. Viable bacterial levels in Mul-kimchi decreased with increasing concentration of CF water extract. Textural features, such as hardness, cohesiveness, chewiness, and springiness, were higher in CF Mul-kimchi than in control. Anti-oxidative activity, measured by DPPH radical scavenging and nitrite scavenging, of CF Mul-kimchi, were higher than in control, and the activities rose with increasing levels of CF water extract. The sensory qualities of 1% CF Mul-kimchi showed the highest values in taste and overall acceptability among the Mul-kimchi preparations tested.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.19 no.4
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• pp.342-348
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• 1990

Effects of various monosodium glutamate(MSG_ concentration (0-400mg%) on the quality of Korean cabbage kimchi during fermentation at 2$0^{\circ}C$ were investigated. The growth of lactic acid bacteria titratable acidity pH content of thiamine ascorbic acid $\beta$-carotene and sensory evaluation were observed in the presencve of MSG. Titratable acidity was increased in the kimchi contained MSG during the fermentation.l Wheeas the changes of pH in the kimchi contained MSG were similar to those in control, Maximum growth of lactic acid bacteria was observed after 49 hour of fermentation in kimchi contained with 200mg MSG. The might be due to the fact that MSG was given optimum pH for acid bacteria growth because of its buffering action. Therefore the periods of kimchi fermentation were reduced by addition of MSG, MSG also affected on the stability of ascorbic acid thiamine and $\beta$-carotene. According of MSG. MSG also affected on the stability of ascorbic acid thiamine and $\beta$-carotene. According to sensory evaluation MSG reduced sour taste in kimchi which increased edible periods.

• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• v.57 no.1
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• pp.23-28
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• 2014

Mul-kimchi was prepared with addition of 0.025, 0.05, and 0.1% (w/v) chlorella powder and fermented at $10^{\circ}C$ for 6 days. Quality characteristics of the Mul-kimchi were evaluated in terms of acid production (pH and titratable acidity) and lactic acid bacterial counts during fermentation. The addition of chlorella powder stimulated the growth of lactic acid bacteria and significantly enhanced the acid production. After 3 days fermentation, titratable acidity of chlorella Mul-kimchi was 0.12-0.14% and was higher than that (0.11%) of Mul-kimchi made without chlorella. The acid production and the number of viable lactic acid bacterial cell increased with increasing the concentration of added chlorella powder. The sensory score of Mul-kimchi added with 0.05% chlorella powder showed the highest values in taste and overall acceptability among the tested Mul-kimchi preparations. When chlorella Mul-kimchi preparations incubated for 3 days were kept at $4^{\circ}C$ for 19 days, their quality characteristics were well maintained through storage period. According to sensory score and storage ability, the optimum concentration of chlorella powder was around 0.05%.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.30 no.1
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• pp.175-183
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• 1998

Yulmoo Mul-kimchi was prepared by fermentation of the mixture of 1 part of leafy radish and 2.75 parts of water. It is thought that during the kimchi fermentation both the biosynthesis and destruction of ascorbic acid occurred at the same time. So the ascorbic acid content in Kimchi broth was strongly influenced by the environment of the processing period. In the present studies, an attempt had been made to elucidate the effect of water quality on the content of ascorbic acid and the population change of microorganism during Mul-kimchi fermentation. Five kinds of water such as tap water, an underground water, one commercially available processed water, distilled water and triply distilled water were examined. Nevertheless there were no differences in the population of microorganism and the pattern of acid formation among the five different kind of waters, a large variation of ascorbic acid content was observed. The ascorbic acid content of Kimchi prepared with triply distilled water showed the highest of 7.2 mg% in contrast to 3.37 mg% in tap water kimchi, and 5.72 mg% in the kimchi using underground water which has relatively high concentration of Ca. These results suggested that pure water free of metal ions might prevent the destruction of ascorbic acid during the fermentation. The considerable amount of ascorbic acid in the Kimchi with underground water might be due to Ca ion in the water.