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Optimization of Pure Culture Fermentation Process for Preserved Chili Pepper by Response Surface Methodology

WANG Wei, KAN Jian-quan   

  1. 1. College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; 2. Key Laboratory of Products Processing and Storage
    of Chongqing, Chongqing 400715, China; 3. Quality and Safety Risk Assement Laboratory of Products Preservation (Chongqing),
    Ministry of Agriculture, Chongqing 400715, China
  • Online:2014-04-15 Published:2014-04-18

Abstract:

In this study, the optimization of five process conditions including fermentation temperature, fermentation time,inoculum quantity and mass ratio of chili pepper to corn flour for improved chemical and sensory qualities of preserved chilipepper was investigated using response surface methodology. Results indicated that the optimum fermentation conditionswere 1:1 mass ratio of chili pepper to corn flour, 5.5% inoculum quantity, 32 ℃ and 4 days. Under these conditions,the sensory score and total acid and amino nitrogen contents of fermented chili pepper were 89.47, 1.22% and 0.28%,respectively, which showed a bright color, a slightly sour and hot taste and a strong flavor.

Key words: preserved pepper, response surface analysis, fermentation condition