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- Title
Effect of heat-treated Nuruk on the quality characteristics of aged Yakju.
- Authors
Kang, Ji-Eun; Kim, Chan-Woo; Yeo, Soo-Hwan; Jeong, Seok-Tae; Kim, Yong-Suk; Choi, Han-Seok
- Abstract
Long-term aging of Yakju, a traditional Korean liquor made of rice and Nuruk (a fermentation agent), causes browning and odor and flavor development. This study investigated the effects of heat-treated Nuruk (50-80 °C, 30 min) on Yakju quality. The saccharogenic powers and glucoamylase, α-amylase, and carboxypeptidase activities were similar in non-heat-treated Nuruk and that treated at 50 °C. However, acidic protease and alcohol dehydrogenase decreased above 50 °C. The content of nitrogen-containing compounds was inversely proportional to the heat-treatment temperature. Compounds that cause off-flavors decreased at 50-60 °C, but increased at 70-80 °C, whereas compounds that provide fragrance increased at 50-60 °C. Sensory evaluation indicated that bad taste attributes were higher in Yakju produced using non-heat-treated Nuruk. Therefore, heat treatment of Nuruk at 50 °C can be adopted as a method for improving Yakju quality, as enzymatic activities that affect color, aroma, and taste are regulated.
- Publication
Food Science & Biotechnology, 2018, Vol 27, Issue 3, p715
- ISSN
1226-7708
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10068-018-0306-4