Enzymatic Activity and Amino Acids Production of Predominant Fungi from Traditional Meju during Soybean Fermentation
- Authors
- Kim Dong Hyun; Chun Byung Hee; Lee Jae-Jung; Kim Oh Cheol; Hyun Jiye; Han Dong Min; Jeon Che Ok; Lee Sang Hun; Lee Sang-Han; Choi Yong-Ho; Hong Seung-Beom
- Issue Date
- Mar-2024
- Publisher
- 한국미생물·생명공학회
- Keywords
- Meju soybean fermentation; fungi; enzyme activity; amino acid
- Citation
- Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, v.34, no.3, pp 654 - 662
- Pages
- 9
- Journal Title
- Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
- Volume
- 34
- Number
- 3
- Start Page
- 654
- End Page
- 662
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/cau/handle/2019.sw.cau/73207
- DOI
- 10.4014/jmb.2309.09008
- ISSN
- 1017-7825
1738-8872
- Abstract
- To investigate the effect of the predominant fungal species from Korean traditional meju and doenjang on soybean fermentation, the enzymatic activity and amino acid production of twentytwo fungal strains were assessed through solid- and liquid-state soybean fermentation. Enzymatic activity analyses of solid-state fermented soybeans revealed different enzyme activities involving protease, leucine aminopeptidase (LAP), carboxypeptidase (CaP), glutaminase, γ-glutamyl transferase (GGT), and amylase, depending on the fungal species. These enzymatic activities significantly affected the amino acid profile throughout liquid-state fermentation. Strains belonging to Mucoromycota, including Lichtheimia, Mucor, Rhizomucor, and Rhizopus, produced smaller amounts of total amino acids and umami-producing amino acids, such as glutamic acid and aspartic acid, than strains belonging to Aspergillus subgenus circumdati. The genera Penicillium and Scopulariopsis produced large amounts of total amino acids and glutamic acid, suggesting that these genera play an essential role in producing umami and kokumi tastes in fermented soybean products. Strains belonging to Aspergillus subgenus circumdati, including A. oryzae, showed the highest amino acid content, including glutamic acid, suggesting the potential benefits of A. oryzae as a starter for soybean fermentation. This study showed the potential of traditional meju strains as starters for soybean fermentation. However, further analysis of processes such as the production of G-peptide for kokumi taste and volatile compounds for flavor and safety is needed.
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