An overview of analytical methods for determining the geographical origin of food products

Phenolic compounds play an important role in health benefits because of their highly antioxidant capacity. In this review, total phenolic contents (TPCs), phenolic acid profile and antioxidant capacity of the extracted from wheat, corn, rice, barley, sorghum, rye, oat, and millet, which have been recently reported, are summarized. The review shows clearly that cereals contain a number of phytochemicals including phenolics, flavonoids, anthocyanins, etc. The phytochemicals of cereals significantly exhibit antioxidant activity as measured by trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC), 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging, reducing power, oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC), inhibition of oxidation of human low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and DNA, Rancimat, inhibition of photochemilumenescence (PCL), and iron(II) chelation activity. Thus, the consumption of whole grains is considered to have significantly health benefits in prevention from chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer because of the contribution of phenolic compounds existed. In addition, the extracts from cereal brans are considered to be used as a source of natural antioxidants.

Phenolic Compounds of Cereals and Their Antioxidant Capacity.

Detection techniques for stored-product insects in grain

This research was conducted to understand the effects of heat processing and storage on flavanols and sensory qualities of green tea extract. Fresh tea leaves were processed into steamed and roasted green teas by commercial methods and then extracted with hot water (80 °C) at 1:160 ratio (tea leaves/water by weight). Green tea extracts were heat processed at 121 °C for 1 min and then stored at 50 °C to accelerate chemical reactions. Changes in flavanol composition and sensory qualities of green tea extracts during processing and storage were measured. Eight major flavanols (catechin, epicatechin, gallocatechin, epigallocatechin, epicatechin gallate, catechin gallate, epigallocatechin gallate, and gallocatechin gallate) were identified in the processed tea extract. Among them, epigallocatechin gallate and epigallocatechin appeared to play the key role in the changes of sensory qualities of processed green tea beverage. The steamed tea leaves produced a more desirable quality of processed green tea beverage than the roasted ones.

Effects of heat processing and storage on flavanols and sensory qualities of green tea beverage.

Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of crude sorghum extract

The authentication of rice (Korean domestic rice vs. foreign rice) has been attempted using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). Two sample sets (n1 = 280 and n2 = 200) were used to obtain calibration equations and the spectral regions used for this study were 500–600 nm, 700–900nm, and 980–2,498 nm. Modified partial least square (MPLS) regression was used to develop the prediction model. The standard error of cross validation (SECV) and the r2 were 0.165 and 0.91 respectively for 1st calibration set and 0.165 and 0.93 for 2nd calibration set respectively. The results of the independent validation (n3 = 80) showed that all of 80 samples were identified correctly. Even though authentication of rice was performed successfully using NIRS, the calibration statistics in this study showed that further effort is needed for implementation of NIRS for authentication of rice for industry purposes.

Authentication of Rice Using Near‐Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy

Rice bran dietary fiber extract, which was obtained after termamyl treatment of defatted rice bran contained protein, insoluble dietary fiber, and soluble dietary fiber. Extrusion decreased the insoluble dietary fiber content but increased the soluble dietary fiber content, while roasting did not. Influence those content. Each mineral element content was depended upon heat processing method. Extrusion increased the water binding capacity and L value, while roasting reduced the water binding capacity and L value. Scanning electron microscopy showed damaged cell walls for extruded sample compared to roasted one which had fully collapsed cell walls. The increase of water absorption, developing time, and stability and the of MTI of wheat flour-dietary fiber extract composites with addition of dietary fiber extract were observed by Farinograph. Rice bran dietary fiber extract had an effect on the bread making resulting in increase of bread weight and color of crumb and crust, and decrease of bread volume and texture. As a result of sensory evaluation, appearance, texture, overall acceptability were significantly different from control but flavor and taste were not different significantly up to 6% level. Heat treated samples had differences in mean values, but not significant differences statistically.

Properties of Dietary Fiber Extract from Rice Bran and Application in Bread-making

Five rice varieties of Gaehwa, Chuchung, Dongjin, Odae and Ilpoom were examined for starch and cooking properties. The proximate composition of various milled rice was not significantly different except protein content, but Gaehwa had the best result(64%) for moisture content of cooked rice. Odae had the lowest value (P

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Influence of Cultivar on Rice Starch and Cooking Properties

Two different methods (Sieve shaker, Elzone particle size analyzer) were used to investigate rice flour particle size obtained by various milling method. Results of Elzone particle size analyzer were more effective than Sieve shaker in determining particle size, and the distribution of particle size of rice flours was affected by the type of the milling methods used. A rice flour, prepared in a Pin mill had a particle size range of mesh, and 30.38% of the sample was in the particle size range mesh. A rice flour, prepared in a Colloid mill had a particle size range of mesh and more of flour particles appeared in the range mesh than any other particle size. A rice flour, prepared in a Micro mill had a particle size range of mesh, and 41.62% of the sample was in the particle size range over 500 mesh. A rife flour, prepared in a Jet mill had a finer flour particle size was over the particle size range 500 mesh. The finer rice flour gave the highest L value and the lowest a value. The wet-milled flour particles were observed as a cluster of starch granules and the particles of rice flour (dry-milling) were observed as fragment of rice grains. Scanning Electron Photomicrographs revealed that visual differences in structure between milling methods, and similar results with Elzone particle size analyzer method in particle size.

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Effect of Different Milling Methods on Distribution of Particle Size of Rice Flours

A study was conducted to screen the inhibitory activity of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A(HMG-CoA) reductase, which is known to be rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol bosynthesis, from the extracts of 80% methanol and 70% ethanol of cereals and regumes. The strongest inhibitory activity was shown in the ethanol extract of sorghum among the ethanol extracts. The inhibitory activity of HMG-CoA reductase of prosomillilet methanol extract was 73%, and highest among the methanol extracts. The inhibitory activity of 44.7% was observed in sorghum methanol extract. The methanol extracts of prosomillet and sorghum were further fractionated with hexane, chloroform, ethylacetate, butanol and water. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitory activity was shown in all fractions of prosomillet and sorghum methanol extracts. Hexan fraction of both prosomillet and sorghum had the strongest inhibitory activity among five fractions, and the inhibitory activity was increased compared to each crude extracts.

Sang-Hyo Lee

Papers

Authentication of Rice Using Near‐Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy

Properties of Dietary Fiber Extract from Rice Bran and Application in Bread-making

Influence of Cultivar on Rice Starch and Cooking Properties

Effect of Different Milling Methods on Distribution of Particle Size of Rice Flours

Screening of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitory activity of ethanol and methanol extracts from cereals and legumes