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Influence of organic acids and heat treatment on ginsenoside conversion

  • Jang, Gwi Yeong (Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Kim, Min Young (Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Lee, Yoon Jeong (Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Li, Meishan (Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Shin, Yu Su (Department of Medicinal Crop Research, National Institute of Horiticultural and Herbal Science, Rural Development Administration) ;
  • Lee, Junsoo (Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Jeong, Heon Sang (Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Chungbuk National University)
  • Received : 2017.05.12
  • Accepted : 2017.07.20
  • Published : 2018.10.15
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Abstract

Background: Heat treatments are applied to ginseng products in order to improve physiological activities through the conversion of ginsenosides, which are key bioactive components. During heat treatment, organic acids can affect ginsenoside conversion. Therefore, the influence of organic acids during heat treatment should be considered. Methods: Raw ginseng, crude saponin, and ginsenoside $Rb_1$ standard with different organic acids were treated at $130^{\circ}C$, and the chemical components, including ginsenosides and organic acids, were analyzed. Results: The organic acid content in raw ginseng was 5.55%. Organic acids were not detected in crude saponin that was not subjected to heat treatment, whereas organic acids were found in crude saponin subjected to heat treatment. Major ginsenosides ($Rb_1$, Re, and $Rg_1$) in ginseng and crude saponin were converted to minor ginsenosides at $130^{\circ}C$; the ginsenoside $Rb_1$ standard was very stable in the absence of organic acids and was converted into minor ginsenosides in the presence of organic acids at high temperatures. Conclusion: The major factor affecting ginsenoside conversion was organic acids in ginseng. Therefore, the organic acid content as well as ginsenoside content and processing conditions should be considered important factors affecting the quality of ginseng products.

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