Effect of Ginseng Powder Supplementation on the Physicochemical Properties, Antioxidant Capacity, and Sensory Characteristics of Cream Soup.

Ginseng has been used as a medicinal herb in Asian countries for hundreds of years. It contains many kinds of ginsenosides as major active ingredients and is known to have neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, and antidiabetic properties. In this study, we have developed cream soup with different concentrations (0%, 3%, 5%, 7%, and 10%) of ginseng powder (GP) and determined the quality characteristics (color, viscosity, salinity, etc.

Association of the Healthy Eating Index with Metabolic Abnormalities among Middle-Aged Adults Living in Single-Person Households in Korea.

This study aimed to analyze the association between the dietary lifestyles and health outcomes among middle-aged (40-64 years old) and elderly (65 years old and older) individuals living alone using the Korean Healthy Eating Index (KHEI). The study was conducted with 1442 participants (475 men and 967 women) aged 40 years and older living in single-person households using the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2016 to 2018. The KHEI scores were calculated based on the 24-h recall data of dietary intake.

Influence of sodium reduction and storage temperature on the growth of total microbes and in naturally contaminated hamburger patty and loaf bread.

This study aimed to investigate the influence of sodium reduction and storage temperature on the growth of total microbes and in naturally contaminated hamburger patty and loaf bread, respectively. The sodium reduction rate of hamburger patty and loaf bread was 20% and 30%, respectively, and experimental samples were kept at 4 °C, 25 °C, and 40 °C for 60 h. The microbiological analysis included the colony count of total microbes and The water activity (Aw), titratable acidity (TA), and pH were assessed as factors that inhibit microbial growth.

Anti-Melanoma Activities and Phytochemical Compositions of Fruit Extracts.

Hedl. (Rosaceae family) has a long history as a medicinal plant in East Asian countries. In this study, we evaluated the effect of fruit extracts prepared with different ethanol concentrations on anti-melanoma activity, and the extraction yield of phenolic compounds and flavonoids.

Influence of Mineral Supplementation on the Results from Analysis of Flavonol Glycoside Content in Dietary Supplements.

Flavonoids are a major component of extract (GBE). Several studies have investigated chelate formation and the redox reaction between flavonoids and metal ions; however, the effect of mineral supplements on the results from the analysis of the flavonol glycoside content in products containing GBE dietary supplement remains unknown. In this study, the effects of commonly used mineral supplements on the recovery of quercetin from GBE-containing dietary supplements were investigated using conventional methods of flavonol glycoside determination.

Effects of a Pre-Filter and Electrolysis Systems on the Reuse of Brine in the Chinese Cabbage Salting Process.

In this study, the effects of a pre-filter system and electrolysis system on the safe and efficient reuse of brine in the cabbage salting process were investigated. First, sediment filter-electrolyzed brine (SF-EB) was selected as brine for reuse. Then, we evaluated the quality and microbiological properties of SF-EB and Chinese cabbage salted with SF-EB.

Thermal degradation characteristics and antioxidant activity of fructose solution with heating temperature and time.

This study investigated the thermal degradation characteristics of fructose. A 20% fructose solution was heated to 110-150°C for 1-5 hours. Chromaticity, pH, organic acid, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), fructose content, electron-donating ability (EDA) (as a percentage), and ascorbic acid (AA) equivalent antioxidant capacity (AEAC) of heated fructose solutions were evaluated.

Stability of chitosan nanoparticles for L-ascorbic acid during heat treatment in aqueous solution.

This study investigated the stability and characteristics of L-ascorbic acid (AA)-loaded chitosan (CS) nanoparticles during heat processing in aqueous solutions. AA-loaded CS nanoparticles were prepared by ionic gelation of CS with tripolyphosphate (TPP) anions. The smallest CS nanoparticles (170 nm) were obtained with a CS concentration of 1.

Morphology and adhesion of Campylobacter jejuni to chicken skin under varying conditions.

The adhesion of Campylobacter jejuni to chicken skin, along with the associated morphological changes under aerobic conditions at 4, 25, and 37 degrees C and microaerobic (O2 5%, CO2 10%, N2 85%) conditions, were investigated using confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), flow cytometry, and plate counting. The morphological change of C. jejuni from a spiral shape to a coccoid form or VBNC form (viable but nonculturable form) progressed rapidly under aerobic conditions at 25, 37, and 4 degrees C.