Effects of Xylose and Xylitol on the Organic Acid Fermentation of Kimchi

Abstract

This study was conducted to investigate the utilization of xylose and xylitol on Lactobacillus species isolated from Kimchi and their effect on the pH, titratable acidity, microorganism and formation of organic acids in Kimchi during fermentation at . Five species among six Lactobacillus species isolated from Kimchi could not utilize medium with xylose. All the Lactobacillus species isolated from Kimchi could not utilize medium with xylitol. The pH of Kimchi samples were similar to that of control Kimchi. The titratable acidity of Kimchi with xylose or xylitol was lower than that of control. This agreed to the degree of formation of lactic acid during fermentation of Kimchi. Formation of lactic acid for Kimchi with xylitol was lower than those of others. Therefore, shelf-life of Kimchi with xylitol could be extended.