Quality Characteristics of Tofu with Added Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) Extracts
2012
Kim, S.E., Dept. of Technical Research Center, Heechang Dairy Food Co. Ltd., Yangsan, Republic of Korea | Lee, S.W., Dept. of Technical Research Center, Heechang Dairy Food Co. Ltd., Yangsan, Republic of Korea | Yeum, D.M., Yangsan University, Yangsan, Republic of Korea | Lee, M.J., Dept. of Technical Research Center, Heechang Dairy Food Co. Ltd., Yangsan, Republic of Korea
This study was conducted to investigate the quality characteristics of tofu (soybean curd) prepared with added alfalfa extracts (Medicago sativa L.). The moisture content, yield, and pH of tofu decreased according to the increase of an added quantity of alfalfa extract, whereas the crude protein and turbidity increased. The tofu made with additional alfalfa extracts gave a similar amount of crude ash with that of the control. The Hunter's L (lightness) color value decreased as the content of alfalfa extract increased, but the a (redness) and b (yellowness) values increased with increasing alfalfa extract concentration. Textural properties for hardness were higher but cohesiveness, springiness, gumminess, and brittleness were lower in alfalfa extracts with added tofu compared to those of control. Isoflavones such as daidzein and genistein content were significantly increased with increasing concentration of alfalfa extracts. A sensory evaluation indicated that the group with a 0.5% alfalfa extract showed the best color, flavor, taste, and overall acceptability results. In conclusion, adding alfalfa extracts could improve the physicochemical and sensory characteristics of tofu.
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