• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.341-347
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• 2022

In this study, the bacterial community of galchi-baechu kimchi was determined using culture-based and culture-independent techniques (next generation sequencing:NGS), and showed discrepancies between results. Weissella koreensis and Pediococcus inopinatus were the dominant species according to the NGS results, while Bacillus species and P. inopinatus were dominant in the culture-dependent analysis. To identify safe starter candidates, sixty-five Bacillus strains isolated from galchi-baechu kimchi using culture-dependent methods were evaluated for their antibiotic resistance, presence of toxin genes, and hemolytic activity. Strains were then assessed for salt tolerance and protease and lipase activity. As a result, four strains-B. safensis GN5_10, B. subtilis GN5_19, B. velezensis GN5_25, and B. velezensis GT8-were selected as safe starter candidates for use in fermented foods.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제32권10호
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• pp.1580-1590
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• 2019

Objective: The aims of this study were to select one strain of Lactobacillus plantarum (L. plantarum) for a potential indigenous safe starter culture with low level antibiotic resistant and low biogenic amine production and evaluate its effect on biogenic amines reduction in Moo som. Methods: Three strains of indigenous L. plantarum starter culture (KL101, KL102, and KL103) were selected based on their safety including antibiotic resistance and decarboxylase activity, and fermentation property as compared with a commercial starter culture (L. plantarum TISIR543). Subsequently, the effect of the selected indigenous safe starter culture on biogenic amines formation during Moo som fermentation was studied. Results: KL102 and TISIR 543 were susceptible to penicillin G, tetracycline, chloramphenicol, erythromycin, gentamycin, streptomycin, vancomycin, ciprofloxacin and trimethoprim (MIC90 ranging from 0.25 to $4{\mu}g/mL$). All strains were negative amino acid-decarboxylase for lysis of biogenic amines in screening medium. For fermentation in Moo som broth, a relatively high maximum growth rate of KL102 and TISIR543 resulted in a generation time than in the other strains (p<0.05). These strain counts were constant during the end of fermentation. Similarly, KL102 or TISIR543 addition supported increases of lactic acid bacterial count and total acidity in Moo som fermentation. For biogenic amine reduction, tyramine, putrescine, histamine and spermine contents in Moo som decreased significantly by the addition KL102 during 1 d of fermentation (p<0.05). In final product, histamine, spermine and tryptamine contents in Moo som inoculated with KL102 were lower amount those with TISIR543 (p<0.05). Conclusion: KL102 was a suitable starter culture to reduce the biogenic amine formation in Moo som.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제27권9호
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• pp.1576-1585
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• 2017

Yeasts, filamentous fungi, and bacteria colonize the surface of fermented sausages during the ripening process. The source of this microbiota is their surrounding environment, and is influenced by the maturing conditions and starter cultures. Debaryomyces hansenii was previously isolated from several dry-cured meat products and associated with the lipolytic and proteolytic changes that occur in these products, influencing their taste and flavor. Therefore, this study isolated the yeast microbiota present in the casing from different meat products ("lomo," "chorizo," and "$salchich{\acute{o}}n$") from the Valle de los Pedroches region in southern Spain. D. hansenii was by far the most abundant species in each product, as all 22 selected isolates were identified as D. hansenii by biochemical and/or molecular methods. In contrast, no yeasts were found in the meat batter. These data constitute the first study of the yeasts present in "lomo" sausages and particularly the highly appreciated Valle de los Pedroches "lomo" sausages. Furthermore, the resistance of these isolates to different pHs, temperatures, and saline stress was studied, together with their catabolic characteristics. Based on the results, certain isolates are proposed as valuable candidate starter cultures that could improve both the manufacture and the flavor of such dry-cured meat products, and provide an understanding of new mechanisms involved in stress tolerance. Applied medium-scale industrial tests are currently in progress.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제42권6호
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• pp.996-1008
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• 2022

Lactic acid bacteria are representative probiotics that have beneficial effects on humans. Nineteen strains among the 167 single strains from kimchi was selected and their physiological features were investigated. The selection of a strain was based on strong enzyme (lipase, α-amylase, and α-glucosidase) inhibitory activities and anti-obesity effects in the adipocytes. For the final selection, the strain Lactiplantibacillus plantarum KC3 was tested for its potential as a starter. To assess its functionality, a freeze-dried culture of L. plantarum KC3 was administered to a diet-induced obese mouse model receiving a high-fat diet. The animal group administered with L. plantarum KC3 showed significant body weight loss during the 12-week feeding period compared to the high-fat control group. This study investigated the physiological characteristics of selected strain and evaluated its potential as an anti-obesity probiotic in mice.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제37권5호
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• pp.671-675
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• 2008

대다수 숙성 김치의 미생물 조성이 L. mesenteroides와 L. sakei로 구성되며, 이러한 혼합조성을 가진 김치가 맛이 있다는 점을 바탕으로 김치 맛을 가장 좋게 하며 김치 미생물을 조절하는 능력을 가진 두 균주 L. mesenteroides K2M5와 L. sakei K5M3을 각각 김치스타터로 선정하였다. 선정된 두 가지 균주들은 베타 용혈현상을 보이지 않았고, 암모니아나 인돌을 생성하지 않았으며, 젤라틴을 용해하지 않았고, phenylalanine deaminase, ${\beta}$-glucuronidase, ${\beta}$-glucosidase, 7${\alpha}$-dehydroxylase, nitroreductase 등의 효소 활성에서 음성을 보여 산업적으로 사용하여도 안전한 것으로 나타났다. 선정된 두 가지 균주를 첨가하여 제조한 김치는 비첨가 김치에 비해 실험실 평가와 다수의 일반인을 상대로 한 비교평가에서 맛이 더 우수하였고, 미생물 조성은 오직 첨가한 균주로만 구성되어 선정한 균주들은 김치 맛을 좋게 하고 미생물 조성을 일정하게 조절하는 능력이 있는 스타터로 사용될 수 있음을 보여주었다. 스타터를 첨가한 김치는 대조김치에 비해 젖산 등의 유기산 함량이 특이하게 높았으나 산도, 염도, 당 함량 등에서는 큰 차이를 나타내지 않았다.

• Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.119-130
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• 2004

Application of lactic acid bacteria in the markets are divided into four categories: dairy industry, health food industry, animal feed industry and pharmaceutical industries. Recently, Lactobacillus acidophilus have been used in the food industry and have obtained great attention as key cultures for health benefit. Since commercial application of L. acidophilus has become a common practice, characterization of these cultures were made. Futhermore, the strains selected should produce a final dairy product possessing good taste and acceptable body and texture, a selection step that cannot be achieved unless the product is actually manufactured. Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) have been recognized as antioxidants, cancer inhibitors, cholesterol depressing agents, and growth promoting factors. Food products from ruminants, particularly dairy products, are the major dietary source of CLA f3r humans. The CLA content in yogurt or cheese can be increased by action of the starter cultures. The finding of the production of CLA by food starter culture opens interesting perspectives far the future in producing fermented products enriched in CLA.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제21권6호
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• pp.903-907
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• 2014

식초 제조용 종초 선발을 위해 다양한 초산균을 분리한 후, 그들의 발효특성 분석하여 종초 가능성을 검토하였다. 수집된 식초 시료에서 분리된 균주의 16S rRNA 염기서열을 분석한 결과, A. pasteurianus, A. malorum, Ga. entanii, Ga. intermedius, Ga. xylinus로 동정되었다. 식초 제조용 초산균의 발효특성을 분석한 결과, 초산의 과산화능은 모든 시험 균주에서 음성으로 나타나 과산화를 보이지 않았으며, 초산 내성은 Gluconacetobacter 속 균주만 관찰되었다. pH 내성은A. malorum V5-7 균주가 가장 높았다. 식초 품질에 해로운 영향을 주는 섬유질상의 세포외 다당체인 콜로이드 생성 균주는 Ga. intermedius V11-5, Ga. xylinus V8-1 균주로 나타났다. 초산 생성능은 A. malorum V5-7, A. pasteurianus Gam2, Ga. intermedius V11-5에서 가장 높은 산 생성능을 나타내었다. 본 연구에서는 종초용 초산균의 발효 특성 연구를 통해 국내 발효 식초의 품질 향상을 기대한다.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.143-148
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• 2017

메주와 된장에서 분리한 Bacillus 속 126균주를 대상으로 amine oxidase 활성을 나타낸 10균주를 분리하였다. 그 중, B. licheniformis 8MI05와 8MS03 균주는 동일한 염기서열을 가진 amine oxidase 유전자(yobN)를 보유하고 있었다. 공개된 B. licheniformis 유전체 정보를 대상으로 yobN 유전자의 보유를 검색한 결과, yobN 유전자 보유는 균주 특이적인 특성으로 확인되었다. 두 균주 모두 4종류 바이오제닉아민(cadaverine, histamine, putrescine, tyramine) 분해 활성을 나타냈고, yobN 유전자를 보유한 재조합균주에서도 바이오제닉아민 분해 활성이 확인되었다. Amine oxidase 유전자 보유 균주들은 14% NaCl 농도에서 생육 가능하였고, 균주 특이적인 protease 및 lipase 활성을 나타내었다.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제23권6호
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• pp.797-803
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• 2016

본 연구에서는 전분 및 단백질 분해력이 우수한 토착 발효종균 Aspergillus luchuensis 74-5 및 Aspergillus oryzae 75-2로 제조한 고체종국의 품질 특성을 조사하였다. 액체종국 접종량 5%와 10% 접종하였을 때, pH는 각각 5.78 및 3.85 이하로, 적정산도는 2.12와 8.54 이상, 아미노산도는 1.15 및 2.66 이상으로 균주에 따라 차이를 보였다. 효소활성의 변화는 발효종균에 따라 증감 패턴이 특징적으로 나타났고, 액국 접종량에 따라 A. luchuensis 74-5는 접종량이 증가할수록 ${\alpha}-amylase$와 glucoamylase 활성은 증가하나 acidic protease활성은 감소하였고, A. oryzae 75-2는 5% 접종하였을 때 모든 효소활성이 가장 높게 나타났다. 발효온도는 저온보다 중온(35, $40^{\circ}C$)에서 효소활성이 우수한 것으로 나타났고, 발효시간은 종균에 따라 차이는 있지만 각각 144시간과 120시간일 때 효소활성이 높은 것으로 나타났다. 발효조건에 따른 고체종국의 포자수는 약 $2.0{\times}10^7$, 세균의 오염은 약 $3.0{\times}10^3$으로 나타났으며, 세균에 의한 오염도 저감화 및 효소활성을 유지하기 위하여, 구연산, 종국의 건조법 및 부형제 등의 추가적인 연구가 필요하다.

• Mycobiology
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.155-161
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• 2016

The most economically important species used in a wide range of fermentation industries throughout Asia belong to Aspergillus section Flavi, which are morphologically and phylogenetically indistinguishable, with a few being toxigenic and therefore a major concern. They are frequently isolated from Korean fermentation starters, such as nuruk and meju. The growing popularity of traditional Korean alcoholic beverages has led to a demand for their quality enhancement, therefore requiring selection of efficient non-toxigenic strains to assist effective fermentation. This study was performed to classify the most efficient strains of Aspergillus section Flavi isolated from various types of traditional wheat nuruk, based on a polyphasic approach involving molecular and biochemical evaluation. A total of 69 strains were isolated based on colony morphology and identified as Aspergillus oryzae/flavus based on internal transcribed spacer and calmodulin gene sequencing. Interestingly, none were toxigenic based on PCR amplification of intergenic regions of the aflatoxin cluster genes norB-cypA and the absence of aflatoxin in the culture supernatants by thin-layer chromatography analysis. Saccharification capability of the isolates, assessed through ${\alpha}-amylase$ and glucoamylase activities, revealed that two isolates, TNA24 and TNA15, showed the highest levels of activity. Although the degrees of variation in ${\alpha}-amylase$ and glucoamylase activities among the isolates were higher, there were only slight differences in acid protease activity among the isolates with two, TNA28 and TNA36, showing the highest activities. Furthermore, statistical analyses showed that ${\alpha}-amylase$ activity was positively correlated with glucoamylase activity (p < 0.001), and therefore screening for either was sufficient to predict the saccharifying capacity of the Aspergillus strain.