For preparation of high quality kochujang by the traditional fermentation method, 4 types of kochujang were prepared with brick- or grain-shaped meju fermented with different strains (Aspergillus sojae, Aspergillus oryzae+Bacillus subtilis). After 100 days of fermentation at 25℃, the moisture, pH, salt, and ethanol content of kochujang were 40.52-43.20%, 4.71-4.82, 8.7-9.1%, and 0.75-0.94%, respectively, showing slight differences according to the strains and shapes of meju. Titratable acidities were slightly increased for up to 60 days of fermentation. The amino-type nitrogen content of kochujang prepared with brick-shaped meju (A. oryzae+B. subtilis) was the highest (164.20 mg%) among all of the kochujang types. The redness (a) value of kochujang prepared with brick-shaped meju (A. sojae) were higher (19.08) than those of other treatments (18.37-18.59). Sensory evaluation of kochujang prepared with grain-shaped meju (A. sojae) showed the highest scores for color and overall acceptability, 'at 6.43±1.87 and 6.29±1.44, respectively. It was estimated that high quality kochujang could be made by using meju fermented with selected strains.
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Abstract Introduction Materials and Methods Materials Microorganisms Koji preparation Meju preparation Kochujang preparation Chemical analysis and color Amino-type nitrogen Ethanol content Sensory evaluation Statistical analysis Results and Discussion Moisture contents pH and titratable acidity Salt contents Amino-type nitrogen contents Ethanol contents Color Sensory evaluation References