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Kimchi Is National Food of Korea Assgmnt 2
Kimchi Is National Food of Korea Assgmnt 2
MATERIALS AND METHODS HISTORY OF KIMCHI: Originated from China (13th century) Simple salted dried vegetable. Records indicate in oldest Korean states First, red paper powder bought Into Korean (18th century ) Add to Kimchi ORGANISMS INVOLVED Early stage Late stage Leu. Mensenteroids (create anaerobic condition) L. Brevis (ripening Kimchi) Natural fermentation FERMENTATION REACTION heterofermentative = lactic acid + ethanol + CO2 SPECIAL CONDITION I. Salt concentration II. pH acidic III. Temperature 250C Industry involve COMMON CONTAMINATION
DESCRIPTION
pH acidic
Smell tangy
Description soggy
Color red
Low acceptance of kimchi in Malaysia. Usually kimchi available only in Korean restaurants.