Changes of Ginsenoside Content by Mushroom Mycelial Fermentation in Red Ginseng Extract
- Author: mycolabadmin
- 2011-06-01
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Summary
Background
Ginseng is a valuable oriental herb traditionally used as a healing drug and health tonic. Red ginseng, produced by steaming and drying, contains over 40 ginsenosides with various biological activities. When taken orally, ginsenosides must be metabolized by intestinal bacteria to more bioavailable forms. Various transformation methods exist but have limitations, creating a need for food-grade microorganisms that can effectively metabolize ginsenosides.
Objective
To screen edible mushroom species capable of metabolizing ginsenosides from ginseng and investigate changes in levels of total sugars, uronic acid, polyphenols, and ginsenoside metabolites during fermentation. The study aimed to identify suitable mushroom mycelia that could replace human intestinal bacteria in biotransforming ginsenosides into their metabolites.
Results
Conclusion
- Published in:Journal of Ginseng Research,
- Study Type:Laboratory Research,
- Source: 10.5142/jgr.2011.35.2.235