• 한국식품조리과학회지
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• 제28권5호
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• pp.559-567
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• 2012

The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of the foodservice industry workers in regard to the use of seasonings and sweeteners in the restaurants. Questionnaires were distributed to 902 foodservice workers of various restaurants. Participants were questioned on their perceptions of both natural and artificial seasonings & sweeteners. Furthermore, they were asked to respond to questions regarding the need of public education and information about the use of seasonings and sweeteners, along with the demographic information. The results showed that 65.7% of respondents used both the artificial seasoning and artificial sweeteners, while 9.9% of respondents used only natural seasonings and sweeteners. The restaurant employees answered that they have tried to reduce the use of artificial seasonings and sweeteners(3.69/5 point). Some of the respondents reported that they have tried to increase the used of natural seasonings and sweeteners(3.54/5 point). There were significant differences in the respondents' perceptions and attitudes on the seasonings and sweeteners by the restaurant type(p<0.05). The respondents perceived the need for education on the safety of artificial seasonings and sweeteners(3.71/5point) and the production process of natural seasonings(3.75/5 point). There was no significant difference in the respondents' perceptions on the need for education of the seasonings and sweeteners by the restaurant type. The findings suggest that education regarding the use of artificial seasoning and artificial sweeteners, as well as cooking methods that use natural seasonings, is needed to reduce the use of artificial seasonings and sweeteners in restaurants.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.181-191
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• 2023

Objectives: The incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is increasing globally, and excessive added sugar consumption has been identified as one of the contributing factors. In the context of IBD, it is essential to explore functional sweeteners that can improve metabolic health and minimize the risk of IBD-related symptoms. This review article aims to shed light on the effects of natural mono- and di-saccharides as alternative sweeteners, specifically focusing on potential benefits for IBD. Methods: A comprehensive literature review was performed using PubMed and Google Scholar databases with articles published after the year 2000. The search terms 'IBD', 'added sugar', 'sweeteners', 'mono-saccharide', and 'di-saccharide' were combined to retrieve relevant articles. A total of 21 manuscripts, aligning with the objectives of the study, were selected. Papers focusing on artificial or high-intensity sweeteners were excluded to ensure relevant literature selection. Results: Multiple studies have emphasized the association between the high consumption of added sugars such as simple sugars and the increased risk of developing IBD. This is suggested to be attributed to the induction of pro-inflammatory cytokine productions and dysbiosis of the gut microbiota. Consequently, there is a growing demand for safe and functional sweeteners, in particular mono- and di-saccharides, that can serve as alternatives for IBD patients. Those functional sweeteners regulate inflammation, oxidative stress, and Intestinal barrier protection, and restore microbiome profiles in various IBD models including cells, animals, and humans. Conclusions: Understanding these mechanisms resolves the link between how sugar consumption and IBD, and highlights the beneficial effects of natural alternative sweeteners on IBD when they were administered by itself or as a replacement for simple sugar. Further, exploration of this relationship leads us to recognize the necessity of natural alternative sweeteners in dietary planning. This knowledge could potentially lead to more effective dietary strategies for individuals with IBD.

• Clinical Nutrition Research
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.229-243
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• 2023

The rising prevalence of obesity and diabetes is a significant health concern both in globally and is now regarded as a worldwide epidemic. Added sugars like sucrose and high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) are a major concern due to their link with an increased incidence of diet-induced obesity and diabetes. The purpose of this review is to provide insight into the effects of natural sweeteners as alternatives to sucrose and HFCS, which are known to have negative impacts on metabolic diseases and to promote further research on sugar consumption with a focus on improving metabolic health. The collective evidences suggest that natural alternative sweeteners have positive impacts on various markers associated with obesity and diabetes, including body weight gain, hepatic fat accumulation, abnormal blood glucose or lipid homeostasis, and insulin resistance. Taken together, natural alternative sweeteners can be useful substitutes to decrease the risk of obesity and diabetes compared with sucrose and HFCS.

• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.725-746
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• 2002

The demand for new alternative "low calorie" sweeteners for dietetic and diabetic purposes has increased worldwide. Although the currently developed and commercially used highly sweet sucrose substitutes are mostly synthetic compounds, the search for such compounds from natural sources is continuing. As of mid-2002, over 100 plant-derived sweet compounds of 20 major structural types had been reported, and were isolated from more than 25 different families of green plants. Several of these highly sweet natural products are marketed as sweeteners or flavoring agents in some countries as pure compounds, compound mixtures, or refined extracts. These highly sweet natural substances are reviewed herein.

• 생약학회지
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• 제11권3_4호통권43호
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• pp.219-227
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• 1980

• 기술사
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.50-53
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• 2010

In order to reduce the obesity incidence, the development of sugarless, low calorie foods and ingredients are required, so normally quality substantially sugarless or fat free food composition comprising a flavoring amount of a low calorie sweeteners such as sugar alcohol, oligosaccharide and natural high sweeteners including stevia, aspartam, sucralose for food processing because of the malady of livelihood habit cause by the obesity. In as much as common sugar is high in calories and its sweetening effect can be obtained with relatively low calorie artificial sweeteners such as stevia, aspartame many products have been offered which are sugar-free, the sweetening effect being obtained with and artificial sweetener.

• Journal of Plant Biotechnology
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.397-404
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• 2016

Sweet and taste modifying proteins are natural alternatives to synthetic sweeteners and flavor enhancers, and have been used for centuries in different countries. Use of these proteins is limited due to less stability and availability. However, recent advances in biotechnology have enhanced their availability. These include production of sweet and taste modifying proteins in transgenic organisms, and protein engineering to improve their stability. Their increased availability in the food, beverage or medicinal industries as sweeteners and flavor enhancers will reduce the dependence on artificial alternatives. Production of transgenic plants using sweet and taste modifying genes, is an interesting alternative to the extraction of these products from natural source. In this review paper, we briefly describe various sweet and taste modifying proteins (such as thaumatin, monellin, brazzein, curculin and miraculin), their properties, and their application for plant development using biotechnological approaches.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.67-79
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• 2024

Yuzu (Citrus junos) undergoes traditional processing to create preserved yuzu with a sugar content of 50%. This study aimed to produce low-sugar yuzu syrup using artificial or natural sweeteners instead of sugar. Among artificial sweeteners, maltitol showed minimal browning and lack of deposition at high temperatures. The addition of xanthan gum (0.2%) and carboxymethyl cellulose (0.2%) resolved the issue of layer separation and viscosity decrease of yuzu syrup. Alternatively, grain syrup, a natural sweetener, improved viscosity and homogeneity without the additives. Yuzu syrups were developed using yuzu juice and preserved yuzu, with maltitol (20~40%) or grain syrup (50~70%) as the sweetener. Yuzu syrups containing 35% maltitol (M35) or 55% grain syrup (G55) had less than 5% and 10% free sugar, respectively. These syrups exhibited taste patterns similar to commercial yuzu syrup in analysis using an electronic tongue. Furthermore, M35 and G55 contained yuzu flavonoids at concentrations of 19.82 mg/g and 24.09 mg/g, respectively. Antioxidant activity (DPPH, ABTS radical scavenging) of M35 and G55 was equivalent to 10.55, 17.59 mg/100 g of Vitamin C and 97.39, 33.92 mg/100 g of Vitamin C, respectively. Consequently, M35 and G55 offer promising alternatives to preserved yuzu, providing low-sugar yuzu syrups enriched with functional ingredients.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.130-137
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• 2014

본 연구에서는 스크린 프린팅 방법을 이용하여 이산화납($PbO_2$)/탄소 반죽 전극을 제작하고, 이를 전기화학 방법의 과일 천연당(포도당, 자당, 과당) 측정용 센서로 이용하였다. 이산화납/탄소 반죽전극은 탄수화물과 같은 유기화합물의 전기화학적 산화촉매 신호를 측정함으로써 효소를 사용하지 않고도 당의 측정이 가능하다. 또한 측정 시 심각한 방해작용을 하는 아스코르브산(ascorbic acid)은 Nafion 막을 전극표면에 도입함으로써 효과적으로 감소시켰다. 최적화된 Nafion/이산화납/탄소 반죽 전극은 사람이 느끼는 상대당도(과당>자당>포도당)와 유사하게 각 당에 대한 감응신호를 나타내었다.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제42권6호
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• pp.877-884
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• 2013

본 연구는 인공감미료인 수크랄로스와 스테비오사이드를 사용하여 쿠키를 만들 때 최적 배합비를 제시하고 품질 특성을 규명하며 제시된 최적의 배합비로 제조된 쿠키의 혈당 강하 효과를 규명하고자 수행되었다. 설탕 100%의 쿠키를 대조군으로 하고 실험군 쿠키는 설탕의 비율을 20%, 30%, 40%로 첨가하고 설탕 부족은 수크랄로스와 스테비오스와 한천으로 맞추어 쿠키를 만들어 품질 특성을 조사하였다. 그 결과 쿠키 반죽의 밀도와 산도는 대조군과 실험군에서 유의적인 차이는 보이지 않았다. 쿠키의 설탕 첨가량에 따라 굽기 손실량은 수분 손실량으로 인한 것으로 설탕의 함량이 증가할수록 손실량도 함께 증가하였다. 쿠키의 퍼짐성 지수는 설탕의 첨가량이 증가할수록 감소하여 설탕량이 많을수록 직경이 감소함에 따라 두께는 증가하였다. 쿠키의 색도 측정 결과 명도는 설탕을 30% 첨가한 쿠키의 명도가 가장 높았으며 적색도는 100% 설탕 쿠키의 값이 가장 크게 나타났다. 경도에서는 설탕의 함량이 증가하고 한천의 함량이 감소함에 따라서 positive peak forces 값이 증가하는 경향을 보였다. 관능 평가 결과는 외관에서는 30% 설탕 첨가 쿠키가 가장 높은 점수를 받았으며 향, 맛, 질감에서는 40% 설탕 첨가 쿠키에서 가장 높은 선호도를 보여주었다. 전체적인 선호도 항목에서는 30% 설탕 첨가 쿠키가 가장 높은 점수를 받았다. 설탕 대체 감미료와 한천을 첨가한 30~40% 설탕 쿠키가 외관, 향, 맛, 조직감, 선호도에서 첨가군이 대조군보다 높은 점수를 받았다. 실험 결과를 종합해서 볼 때 대체 감미료를 첨가한 쿠키의 품질특성은 설탕을 30% 정도 함유한 쿠키가 가장 좋은 결과를 나타내었다. 이런 결과에 따라 30%의 설탕 첨가 쿠키와 대조군을 50 g 탄수화물로 환산하여 대학생들이 섭취한 후에 0, 1, 2시간 후에 혈당 실험을 실행하였을 때 100% 설탕 쿠키를 대조군으로 하여 실험한 결과 쿠키 섭취 후 1시간이 경과 후 대조군은 27.8 mg/dL, 실험군은 15.7 mg/dL가 증가하였다. 2시간 경과 후에는 대조군의 혈당 수치가 1시간과 비교하였을 때 급격하게 감소하였지만 설탕 30% 쿠키에서는 큰 변화를 보이지 않았다. 결론적으로 설탕을 30% 첨가한 쿠키가 품질도 높고 관능검사 시 선호도도 높으며, 열량도 낮고 혈당지수에도 좋은 영향을 나타내었다.