• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.33 no.7
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• pp.1218-1223
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• 2004

This study was conducted to investigate supression functions of retrogradation in Korean rice cake by various surfactants. Samples were manufactured by multifunctional extruder and wrapped with polyethylene wrap at 2$0^{\circ}C$ for four days of storage. In the thermal characteristics studies on supression of retrogradation, the Korean rice cake with various surfactants had lower onset temperature compared to the control. The Korean rice cake with GLF (glycerin fatty acid ester) had the lowest onset temperature. In case of peak temperatures, they showed a similar tendency to the onset temperature. All the Korean rice cakes added with various surfactants had low melting enthalpy values compared to the control. In addition the Korean rice cake with GLF added had the lowest melting enthalpy. Melting spreadabilities of the Korean rice cake added with GLF, SUF, SOF and PST were higher values than that of the control. The n value of Avrami exponent was 0.90 in case of the Korean rice cake added with GLF and its retrogradation was slowly progressed compared to the other samples. The Korean rice cake with GLF had the lowest rate constants of retrogradation. The recrystallinity of the Korean rice cake with GLF was relatively lower than that of the control. The rate constant of retrogradation showed the lowest value in case of GLF. All the Korean rice cakes added with surfactants were in good compared to the control in sensory characteristics. GLF exhibited the best effect in sensory characteristics during storage. In conclusion surfactant showed suppression effect of retrogradation in Korean rice cake, and GLF was best effective.

• Culinary science and hospitality research
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• v.12 no.3 s.30
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• pp.1-16
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• 2006

This study investigates the level of customers' preferences for the menu at rice cake cafes. The study aims at examining the potential of restaurants with rice cake dishes and suggesting the ways to contribute to the potential. For this study, various rice cake cafes in Seoul which were often mentioned in the Internet portal sites and mass media are selected such as Jilsilu, Midan, Yaemunbyeonggwa, and Howeondang. Some of the customers in these rice cake cafes from August 16th to 26th in 2005 are the participants in this study. Using Windows SPSS 11.0 for statistical analysis, the validity of the items in the questionnaire is tested through Cronbach's Alpha which also reveals the internal reliability. Variables are analysed to eliminate less important variables. In order to examine the differences between groups by norm population profiles, t-test and ANOVA are conducted. For obtaining the degree of impact of rice cake cafe preference variables on the satisfaction in the rice cake cafe, regression analysis is carried out. As a result, for preferences for dishes, 19 variables among 22 are identified and divided into four factors which are named as 1) fundamental factor, 2) external factor, 3) appearance factor, and 4) structural factor. The fundamental factor, external factor, appearance factor, and structural factor are all significantly influential to the level of satisfaction with the menu, yet the fundamental factor is the most powerful factor among them.

• Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life
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• v.8 no.2
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• pp.162-173
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• 1998

The effect of soybean addition to the preparation of Jeung-Pyun(Korean fermented rice cake) and the fermentational characteristics of Jeung-Pyun dough were determined. Jeung-Pyun dough composed of rice 100g, soybean 20g, water 40g, salt 0.8g, sugar 15g and Tak-ju 30g was fermented for up to 20hours. the numbers of total microbes, yeasts and lactic acid bacteria in the dough during fermen-tation increased rapidly during 5 hours of fermentation, but Leuconostoc mesenteroides during 7 hours of fermentation, Generally, there were many more microbes in the Jeung-Pyun dough with soybeans than in the Jeung-Pyun dough with rice. The volume of 7 hour fermented Jeung-Pyun was most massive, especially in the soybean added Jeung-Pyun. 1% dextran-added rice Jeung-Pyun, the volume of steamed cake was increased more than that of rice Jeung-Pyun, but is was not as bulky as in the soybean-added cake. In the sensory evaluation of the test cake products, the 7 hour fermented cake was preferred by nost. As for instrumental characteristics, the 7 hour feremented Jeung-Pyun showed the lowest values for hardness and elasticity, brittleness and chewiness. The rice Jeung-Pyun showed were stored at 2$0^{\circ}C$ the hardness, brittleness and cohesiveness of rice Jeung-Pyun were respectively increased rapidly after 5 days of storage. The cohesiveness, elasticity, brittleness, chewiness, gumminess of both rice Jeung-Pyun and soybean-added Jeung-Pyun were decreased with storage time.

• Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life
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• v.14 no.6
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• pp.551-560
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• 2004

The purpose of this study was to investigate the consumption patterns of the Korean traditional rice cakes by general public. Self-administered questionnaires were collected from 511 residents in the Metropolitan area. Data were analysed by t-test, ANOVA and Chi-square. The result of the study can be summarized as follows: Generally, the rice cake was recognized as a 'good food' in all age groups. The reasons why they prefer the rice cakes were 'It tastes good' and 'It has been eaten from the past.' The time when they use the rice cake was mostly the holidays and events(or festivities). The female had more experiences than the male in making it. Songpyeon took the first place for them to have experiences to make. The consumption frequencies of rice cake were the more in females than in males. The higher the age, the more frequently they consumed. Injeolmi was the one which was purchased the most frequently. The place that they usually buy from was the rice cake shop around their house. The most important factor considering when they buy it was the taste. The reason why the frequency the rice cakes made for their direct consumption at home is gradually decreasing was "It is troublesome to make", and "It is complicated to make.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.32 no.8
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• pp.1253-1261
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• 2003

This study was carried out to investigate the influences of hydrocolloids on suppression of retrogradation in the Korean rice cake. Hydrocolloids were influenced to the textural characteristics of the Korean rice cake. In particular arabic gum and carrageenan had the effect of suppressing the retrogradation. Cohesiveness of the Korean rice cake added with hydrocolloids was shown to be high compared to control in organoleptic characteristics. Hydrocolloids exhibited slightly effective in retarding surface color change of the Korean rice cake. Onset temperature of gelatinization in thermal characteristics showed somewhat low in case of addition of arabic gum into the Korean rice cake and was followed by carrageenan, guar gum, gelatin and locust bean gum in onset temperature of gelatinization order. All samples added with hydrocolloids had low values in change of melting enthalphy and their range was 12.8 ∼ 17.7 J/g. The Korean rice cake added with arabic gum was lowest in melting enthalphy. The recrystallinity of the Korean rice cake added with arabic gum was greatly low compared to rice cake without hydrocolloids. Melting spreadability of the Korean rice cake added with arabic gum or carrageenan was superior in thermal characteristics. The value of exponent of Avrami was 0.97 ∼ 1.12 in study of Avrami equation. In conclusion carrageenan and arabic gum would have a suppressive effect of retrogradation in the Korean rice cake.

• Korean journal of food and cookery science
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• v.15 no.5
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• pp.533-538
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• 1999

${\alpha}$-amylase was investigated as an antistaling agent for Backsulgie, a traditional rice cake. Rice powder was mixed with ${\alpha}$-amylase, fermented for 2 hr at 37$^{\circ}C$, and steamed for 20 min. Rice cake was stored at room temperature or freezer for 4 days, and analyzed to determined the changes of chemical and sensory properties. When ${\alpha}$-amylase was added to rice cake, the content of reducing sugars and the yellow color of the cake were increased, and the water activity was decreased. Soft and moist textural properties were apparent in ${\alpha}$-amylase-added rice cakes by sensory evaluation. X-ray diffraction showed a V pattern after 4 days of storage which indicated the starch of rice cake was not retrograded. However, there was no significant difference in moisture content between enzyme-treated and non-treated rice cakes. Above results suggest that ${\alpha}$-amylase treatment produced dextrins which consequently bound with water and inhibited the retrogradation of rice cake.

• Food Quality and Culture
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• v.3 no.2
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• pp.59-63
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• 2009

As one of study efforts to develop a food product that can satisfy the taste of modern people and increase the usage of the popular local product of walnut in the region of Chunan, the current study developed a no sugar added functional walnut-sulgi. The walnut-sulgi was manufactured by adding walnut powder into typical sulgi rice cake. While manufacturing the walnut-sulgi rice cake, the health beneficial sugar alcohol ingredient of sorbitol was added instead of commonly used sugar to specialize the walnut-sulgi as a functional rice cake. As the result of such effort, a soft and moist walnut-sulgi was produced. The color of the newly developed walnut-sulgi is white and has a pleasing taste, and its consumer acceptability was higher than the sugar added walnut-sulgi by showing much soft sweetness and textural properties. Considering the facts that sorbitol has a lower glycemic index (GI) than sugar and the content of unsaturated fatty acids that are insufficient in rice cake could be increased, the newly developed sorbitol added walnut-sulgi is thought to be an appropriate functional rice cake that can attractively appeal to obesity and diabetes concerning modern people.

• Korean journal of food and cookery science
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• v.8 no.3
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• pp.225-231
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• 1992

This investigation was undertaken for the purpose of studying me quality, acceptibility and storage of soybean rice cake containing various levels of soybean. Soybean rice cake was stored at 30$^{\circ}C$, room temperature (18~20$^{\circ}C$) and 5~6$^{\circ}C$. Sensory evaluation was done by panels of 7 judges. Objective measurements were made by utilizing me Instron and Hunter Colormeter. The results were as following; 1. By sensory evaluation, 30% soybean of soybean rice cake was better than others during storage periods. 2. By Instron measurement of soybean rice cake, Hardness was tend to increase as addition level of soybean decreased and as storage periods increased. Hardness had significant relationship with consistency, moistness and texture during storage at 5~6$^{\circ}C$. 3. By color value of soybean rice cake, b value was tend to increase as me addition level of soybean increased and decrease as storage periods increased. The Hunter of L,a,b showed mat color of sensory evluation had significant relationship with only b value.

• Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.1-8
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• 2003

The purpose of this study was to investigate the university students' recognition and preference of Korean rice cakes. Self administered questionnaires were collected from 302 students in Incheon area. Statistical data analysis was completed using a SPSS 10.0 program. The recognition of Korean rice cake was generally high: Injeolmi, Garaeddeok, Bakseolgi, Songpyun, Patsirooddeok, Bindaeddeok, Yaksik Julpyun, Gyungdan, Moojigaeddeok were high1y recognized, but Gaesungjooak, Sugyibyung, Seunggeomchopyun poorly recognized by university students. The most common consumption frequency rate of students was once or twice a month (Male 31.9%; Female 41.6%). Most students ate rice cakes as snack with water, Kimchi, fruits, beverage(Cola, Cider) and Korean traditional beverage(Sujunggwa, Sighye). The sales possibility of Korean rice cake at university canteens was dependent on the characteristics different from those of rice cafes itself, for example,. nutritional labelling, mass, atmosphere and package, etc.

• Korean journal of food and cookery science
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• v.14 no.3
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• pp.219-224
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• 1998

Kochujang was prepared by using retrograded rice cakes (Song Pyun, Sym rice cake, Ssuk rice cake, Pat rice cake) as a source starch and the physiochemical and sensory characteristics were compared with traditional kochujang during aging for 60 days. Moisture content of all kochujang groups increased slowly but crude fat content decreased according to aging process. Changes of pH values of all kochujang reduced gradually during aging and the pH of saccharified kochujang was lowered than that of traditional one. Total reducing sugar contents in saccharified kochujang reached the maximum value at 50th day, and decreased thereafter. In contrast, the reducing sugar content in traditional kochujang was the highest at 30-day-aging. After 60 days of aging, the total contents of organic acids were 28.57 mg for P$\_$1/, 27.9 mg for P$\_$4/, 27.05 mg for P$\_$3/ 24.60 mg for P$\_$2/, and 22.30 mg for P$\_$0/. By sensory evaluation, saccharified kochujang prepared with Siru rice cake showed the highest sensory score in its appearance, flavor, texture, color, and taste.