• Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life
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• v.25 no.5
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• pp.822-829
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• 2015

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the biological activities and quality properties of macaroons made with GABA rice powder and xylose. GABA rice powder was added to macaroons at weight percentages of 0, 2.5, and 3.5%. Hunter's color values ($L^*$, $a^*$, $b^*$), total sugar contents, total phenolics, ABTS and DPPH radical scavenging activities, textures, and sensory characteristics supplemented with different xylose and GABA rice powder contents were measured. As the ratio of GABA rice powder in macaroons increased, total phenol contents and ABTS and DPPH radical scavenging activities increased. In the texture profile analysis, fracturability and brittleness were lower as GABA rice powder content increased. In the sensory evaluation, significant differences (p<0.05) were observed in color, sweetness, texture, and overall acceptability depending on the addition of GABA rice powder to macaroons. Overall qualities of macaroons were different from GABA rice powder and xylose added ones. Therefore, xylose and GABA rice powder may be used to make healthy macaroons.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.35 no.5
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• pp.524-529
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• 2006

Chemical compounds, hydrogen peroxide and nitrite-scavenging activities of Phellinus baumii (PB) were investigated to expand the utilization of PB as functional food material. Total mineral contents of PB was 534.3 mg% and potassium was the highest content being 224 mg%. Total and reducing sugars were 56.2% and 9.8%, respectively The contents of free amino acids (FAAs) were in a range of $16.9{\sim}765.5mg%$ with the major FAAs of phenylalanine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, leucine, serine and valine. The contents of total phenolic compounds in methanol and hot water extracts of PB were 33.3 and 20.7 mg/100 mL, respectively and were higher than those of other solvent extracts. Hydrogen peroxide-scavenging activity (80%) of methanol extract at $10{\mu}g/mL$ for 30 min was similar to tocopherol (83.1%) as control. Nitrite-scavenging activity of extracts of methanol and hot water at 500 mg/mL and pH 1.2 were 57.3% and 51.8%, respectively and then their effects were increased by lowering pH. The present results showed that the methanol and water extracts of Phellinus baumii exhibited strong hydrogen peroxide and nitrite-scavenging activities.

• Food Science and Preservation
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.174-181
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• 2010

The yeast strains used for fermentation are known to influence the qualities of wine. We investigated the effects of fermentation using different yeast strains on the properties of wine produced from 'Hayward' kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa). The physicochemical characteristics of wine produced using various yeast strains for fermentation were also analyzed. Saccharomyces cerevisiae Gervin No.5 strain (GVN), S. bayanus Lavin strain EC1118 (EC1118), and S. cerevisiae Red star Davis No. 796 (No.796) are commercial dry yeast strains selected for optimization of fermentation. Although the soluble solid contents of samples fermented by all three yeast strains decreased by a similar extent, the levels of alcohol production differed, particularly during the first week of fermentation. Use of the GVN strain resulted in the highest alcohol concentration (13.8%, v/v), whereas fermentation with No.796 and EC1118 strains yielded alcohol contents of 13.0% and 12.5% (both v/v), respectively. Upon sensory evaluation, GVN-fermented wine had a strong taste and bitterness, with high acid and alcohol contents. Wine fermented using No.796 had a chemical profile similar to that of GVN-fermented product, but the taste remained sweet, consistent with the lower alcohol content. EC1118-fermented wine was soft and sweet in taste, high in flavor, and had a low alcohol content. Total phenolic levels and antioxidant activities in wine fermented by EC1118 were significantly higher than in wines prepared using No.796 or GVN. When previously described characteristics were additionally considered, EC1118 was selected as an optimum strain for further study. In conclusion, fermentation of kiwifruit using different yeast strains yielded wines with distinct characteristics. The yeast strain EC1118 had the most desirable properties, and is considered suitable for kiwifruit fermentation. Valuable attributes of wine fermented by this yeast include overall sensory acceptance, an appropriate level of total phenolics, and good antioxidant activity.

• Culinary science and hospitality research
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• v.15 no.3
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• pp.284-293
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• 2009

This study investigated chemical composition and antioxidant activity in the aerial parts or roots of Korean and Chinese Cirsium. Water was abundant in their roots than their aerial parts, and its content was similar between Korean Cirsium and Chinese one. Ash was abundant in the aerial parts of Korean one. Protein was abundant in the aerial parts of Korean one and the roots of Chinese one. Lipid content was abundant in the roots of Chinese one. Carbohydrate was abundant in the roots of Korean one while K content was abundant in the roots of Chinese one. Ca and Mg contents were abundant in the aerial parts of Korean one. P and Fe contents were abundant in the aerial parts of Korean one. Cu content was abundant in the aerial parts of Korean and Chinese ones. Vitamin A and vitamin C were not detected, but vitamin E and $\beta$-carotene were contained 5.35 IU/100 g, 1113.18 ${\mu}g$/100 g in the aerial parts of Korean one. Yield, total phenolics and total flavonoid contents were abundant in the roots of Korean one. Silymarin, cynarin, and narirutin were not detected in Korean and Chinese ones, but apigenin was identified in the aerial parts of Korean one. Acacetin was identified in the roots of Chinese one. Antioxidant activity was low in Korean and Chinese ones. These results suggest that nutrition composition, total phenolic content, total flavonoid content and apigenin content in the aerial parts of Korean Cirsium was superior than those in the roots of Korean and Chinese Cirsium.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• v.33 no.6 s.134
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• pp.79-86
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• 2005

Aspen wood (Populus tremuloides, L.) was biotreated with Ceriporiopsis subvermispora for 1, 2, 4, and 6 weeks to observe the physical/chemical modification of wood components. Milled wood lignins (MWLs) isolated from each decayed wood were analyzed by gel permeation chromatography (GPC) and nitrobenzene oxidation (NBO). As fungal treatment was progressed, lignin contents continuously decreased up to 20% after 6-week treatment. The lignin polymer could be fragmented to low-molecular phenolics, which make an enhancement of alkali solubility. Holocellulose contents were not affected severely during the period of fungal treatment, only reduction of 5~6% compared to the control. Xylose contents were decreased gradually from 23.4% to 18% after 6 weeks, whereas alpha-cellulose remained almost unchanged. Gel permeation chromatography (GPC) indicates that molecular weight of lignin undergoes a slight decrement for 4 weeks of fungal treatment. Nitrobenzene oxidation revealed that total yield of NBO products of lignins were lowered ca 20% after fungal treatment. Sum of syringaldehyde and syringic acid are remarkably decreased. However, increment of sum of vanillin and vanillic acid was surprisingly observed. These results work as indirect evidence that a specific lignolytic reaction, maybe selective demethoxylaytion of S-lignin, can occur during fungal treatment of aspen wood by C. subvermispora.

• Culinary science and hospitality research
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• v.20 no.4
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• pp.27-36
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• 2014

We investigated a method to improve antioxidant activities of colored potato extracts by ultra high pressure extraction process. The colored potato was extracted by water at $60^{\circ}C$(WE) and 300 MPa for 15 min (High Pressure Extraction, $HPE_{15}$) and 30 min (High Pressure Extraction, $HPE_{30}$). The extractions yielded by different extraction processes were 1.73(WE), 2.10($HPE_{15}$), and 2.41($HPE_{30}$)%. Total phenolic acid contents of different extraction processes were estimated as 48.21(WE), 50.20($HPE_{15}$) and 51.34($HPE_{30}$) GAL mg/g, respectively. The flavonoids contents of different extraction processes were measured as 13.12(WE), 14.35($HPE_{15}$) and 15.17($HPE_{30}$) RE mg/g, respectively. Generally, for the contents of phenolic acid and flavonoids, the samples from HPE were higher than those from conventional extraction process. $HPE_{30}$ showed 76.21% of DPPH radical scavenging activity (EDA, %) in 1,000 ug/mL. The reducing power of $HPE_{30}$ also showed the high activity as 0.42. In generally, antioxidant activities of colored potato were increased by high pressure extraction process. We could tell that the HPE extracts of colored potato had a higher antioxidant activity than those from conventional water extraction. The results of HPE showed obvious advantages in higher efficiency, shorter extraction time.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.14 no.6
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• pp.3081-3088
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• 2013

Phenolic contents and antioxidant activities were determined in the water and ethanol extracts from six species of edible seaweeds, Phaeophyceae (Laminaria japonica, Hizikia fusiformis and Undaria pinnatifida), Rhodophyceae (Porphyra tenera and Gracilaria verrucosa) and Chlorophyceae (Ulva lactuca). The highest extraction yield was observed in water extract (pH 8.0) of G. verrucosa (44.23 %) and phenolic content was the highest in ethanolic (75 %) extract of H. fusiformis (52.82 ${\mu}g/mg$). 25 % ethanolic extract from U. lactuca was found to have the highest DPPH radicals scavenging activity(19.29 %) and superoxide anion scavenging activitiy was higher in water extract (pH 8.0) from H. fusiformis (81.20 %) than that other seaweeds. Phenolic contents were strongly correlated with antioxidant activity in the six edible seaweeds extracts ($R^2$=0.852). Taken together, these results indicate that H fusiformis may be a excellent source for development of natural antioxidants.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.41 no.4
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• pp.450-455
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• 2012

In this study, the nutritional components and antioxidant activities of boysenberry were investigated. The values of pH, soluble solids, and total acidity were 3.62, $13.436^{\circ}Brix$, and 1.15%, respectively. Hunter L, a, and b values were 20.14, 13.19, and 3.20, respectively. Proximate compositions were as follows: moisture 79.52%, crude protein 1.08%, crude lipid 0.73%, crude fiber 2.51%, ash 0.62%, and nitrogen free extract 15.54%. Mineral contents of boysenberry were K 219.30, P 46.25, and Ca 39.60 mg/100 g. Regarding amino acid contents, boysenberry was very rich in alanine 75.22 mg/100 g and deficient in cystine 2.83 mg/100 g. Free sugar compositions were as follows: glucose (6.91%) and fructose (5.88%). Contents of ascorbic acid and total phenolics were 79.52 mg/100 g and 39.20 mg GAE/g, respectively. The DPPH radical scavenging activity and reducing power of boysenberry extract were 89.11% and 1.31 (absorbance) at a concentration of 1.25 mg/mL, respectively. Therefore, boysenberry can be utilized as an effective source of functional food substances such as natural antioxidants.

• Food Science and Preservation
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• v.24 no.1
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• pp.134-144
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• 2017

This study evaluated the changes of physiochemical properties, phytochemical compounds (isoflavones and phenolic acids), and biological activity during the fermentation of Doenjang without and with bitter melon powder (BMP). The pH decreased from 6.41-5.83 to 5.81-5.24, during the fermentation of Doenjang, while the acidity increased from 0.42-0.65% to 1.28-1.48%. The viable cell numbers of Bacillus and Yeast, salinity, and total amino acid contents increased at the end fermentation (60 day). Also, the fermented Doenjang (FD) with 10% BMP showed the highest ${\gamma}$-aminobutyric acid (GABA, 129.87 mg/100 g) contents, among all the Doenjang samples. The FD exhibited significantly higher inhibitory activities than unfermented Doenjang (UFD) on radicals and ${\alpha}$-glucosidase. The phytochemical compounds including isoflavone-aglycones and phenolic acids increased, whereas isoflavoneglycosides decreased in the BM following fermentative processing. Moreover, the total phenolic, isoflavone-aglycone, and phenolic acid contents were markedly increased, leading to a general increase in antioxidant and ${\alpha}$-glucosidase inhibition activities after fermentation. These results suggest that BMP may be used to prepare a new type of fermented Doenjang with improved antioxidant and antidiabetic activities.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.38 no.2
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• pp.188-196
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• 2006

Changes in physicochemical characteristics and functional components content of saengsik, uncooked food, were investigated to find efficient drying methods, one of important manufacturing process of saengsik. No changes in proximate compositions of all samples were observed during hot-air drying at 50, 55, and $60^{\circ}C$ and freeze-drying. Colors of carrot, Lentinus edodes, and sea mustard did not change, while a value of cabbage, L, a, and b values of Agaricus bisporos, and a value of laver changed slightly by hot-air drying at all temperatures and freeze-drying. Dietary fiber content increased by hot-air drying but not by freeze-drying. Reductions in vitamin C and ${\beta}-carotene$ contents of carrot, cabbage, sea mustard, and laver were higher by hot-air drying than by freeze-drying. Contents of total phenolics and lectin of L. edodes and A. bisporos were not affected by hot-air drying and freeze-drying. Contents of pectin, alginic acid, and porphyran in sea mustard and laver increased by hot-air drying.