흙생강은 태국의 생강과(Zingiberaceae)에 속하는 식물로 의약품, 식품등의 소재로 활용되고 있 다. 이에 본 연구에서는 화장품 소재로 활용하기 위해 흙생강의 열수 추출물을 제조하고 항산화, 항염, 및 보습 효능을 확인하였다. 흙생강 열수 추출물의 총 폴리페놀 함량을 확인한 결과 약 163.69 ± 0.90 mg TAE/100 g의 함량을 보유하였으며 라디칼 소거능을 확인한 결과 ABTS 라디칼 소거활성이 우수함을 확인 하였다. 세포독성이 없는 농도에서 NO 생성 저해 활성을 확인한 결과 농도의존적으로 저해 효능이 나타났 다. 또한, 피부 보습 활성을 확인하고자 HA 생성량을 확인한 결과 10 μg/mL의 농도에서 기존 각질형성 세포보다 약 29.47%의 증가를 관찰하였다. 결론적으로 흙생강 열수 추출물은 화장품 소재로 항염 및 보습 효능을 나타내며 기능성 화장품 소재로 활용 가능성을 확인하였다.

This study analyzed quarantine inspection records for imported ginger seed rhizomes (Zingiber officinale) in Korea from 2015 to 2024, utilizing the Pest Information System (PIS) of the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency. The aim was to characterize the occurrence and trends of plant-parasitic nematodes associated with ginger planting and to provide management implications for risk-based phytosanitary measures. A total of 1,327 cargo consignments were analyzed. Plant-parasitic nematodes were found in 496 consignments (37%), comprising 13 different nematode taxa. Two regulated taxa, Meloidogyne spp. and Pratylenchus spp., were identified in 149 cases, leading to the destruction of the corresponding consignments in accordance with quarantine regulations. The remaining 11 taxa (347 cases) were classified as non-quarantine pests and were released. Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) were the most prevalent, accounting for over 80% of all detections, with M. incognita (191 cases), Meloidogyne spp. (128 cases), and M. javanica (68 cases) being the most common. Although Gunsan Port had the highest number of consignments, the detection rate was relatively higher at Incheon Port, suggesting possible differences among production areas or exporters. Overall, the findings indicate that imported ginger seed rhizomes can serve as a pathway for nematode introduction. To reduce the risk of field-level transmission, it is recommended to enhance pre-export lot management and implement nematode suppression measures, along with providing post-import guidance for growers, such as hot-water treatment or approved dips before planting.

본 연구는 효소 처리 방법을 적용하여 제조한 생강 착즙박 추출물 의 수용화 특성 및 유용성분 추출 수율을 증진시키는 최적 효소 처리 조건을 선정하고, 대용량 생산 적용 가능성을 확인하고자 하였다. 효 소 처리에 사용한 효소는 세포벽 분해효소인 P와 전분분해효소인 T 를 이용하였고, P 처리 방법 및 가수 방법을 변형하여 진행하였다. 효소 처리 및 추출 조건에서는 CON 대비 GP3에서 WSI는 2배 이상 증가하였고, TP 및 TF 함량은 각각 1.6, 1.4배 증가하였다. 6-G 및 Total 함량은 1.7배 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. 효소 전처리 방법에 서는 GP3에서 TP 함량 값이 가장 높았고, 6-G 및 Total 함량 또한 유의적으로 가장 높게 나타났다. 효소 전처리 시간에서는 P를 24시 간 전처리했을 때 TP, TF, 6-G 및 Total 함량에서 유의적으로 가장 높게 나타나 효소 전처리 최적 조건을 선정하였다. 선정된 효소 전처 리 기술(25℃, 24시간)을 활용하여 생강 착즙박 추출물을 용량별(0.1, 15 kg)로 제조하여 비교한 결과, WSI는 CON 대비 효소 전처리구 (GP3)와 효소 처리구(GP1) 모두 증가하였고, 처리 용량에 따라서도 같은 경향을 나타냈으며 GP3가 가장 높았다. WAI는 대용량으로 처 리했을 때 GP3가 가장 낮았다. TP는 소용량 및 대용량 모두 CON 대비 GP3가 가장 높았고, TF는 소용량에서는 CON 대비 GP3가 가 장 높았지만, 대용량에서는 차이가 없었다. 6-G 측정 결과 소용량보 다 대용량으로 처리했을 때 GP3, GP1 모두 유의적으로 증가하였고, Total 함량은 소용량에서는 CON 대비 GP3가 1.7배 높아졌으며 대용 량에서는 약 1.3배 증가하였다. 결과적으로 생강 착즙박에 효소 전처 리 방법을 적용하는 것은 수용화 증진 및 유용성분 추출 함량을 증대시킬 수 있는 단순 공정의 유용한 기술로 사용될 수 있을 것이라고 판단된다. 또한 용량별 효소 처리 추출물의 기능성분 함량 비교결과 를 통해 생강 착즙박의 산업적 대량 생산을 위한 추출 공정 적용 가 능성을 확인하였으며, 이를 통해 부가가치 향상 및 기능성 소재로서 의 가능성을 제시하였다.

In this study, chemical properties and functional ingredients of ginger and ginger pomace discarded after juice were analyzed. Ginger and ginger pomace were subjected to hot air drying, steaming, followed by hot air drying, soaking in vitamin C for 1 hour and 3 hours. When soaked in vitamin C for 3 hours, the moisture content was highest at 9.2% for ginger and 7.3% for ginger pomace. Among inorganic ingredients, the potassium (K) content was high at 2,633.6 mg% in hot air-dried ginger after steaming and at 1,584.3 mg% in ginger pomace. Total flavonoid content of ginger pomace was high at 67.3 mg/g when soaked in vitamin C for 3 hours. Gingerol content was the highest at 9.8 mg/g when ginger was dried with hot air. It was 10.5 mg/g in ginger pomace. After ginger pomace was steamed and dried with hot air, shogaol content was as high as 2.0 mg/g.

The aim of this study was to compare the antioxidant activities and functional contents of Korean conventional and Chinese seed gingers from the Jeollabuk-do Wanju and Chungcheongnam-do Seosan regions. Ginger samples were subjected to steaming treatments for different durations (2–8 h) at 121oC using an autoclave. The antioxidant activity was evaluated by measuring total polyphenol and flavonoid contents and ABTS and DPPH radical scavenging activities, while functional ingredient contents were analyzed for gingerols and shogaols. The results showed that Wanju conventional seed ginger (WO-2) had the highest total polyphenol (85.24 mg GAE/g) and flavonoid (98.14 RE/100 g) contents, surpassing that of the control in all steamed groups at 6 h. ABTS radical scavenging activity showed a strong correlation with total polyphenol and flavonoid contents. The control groups indicated that Korean conventional seed ginger had 1.0–1.3 times higher gingerol contents compared to Chinese seed ginger. Furthermore, the content of shogaols, considered major functional ingredients, increased significantly with longer steaming durations, reaching the highest content (1,793 mg/kg) at 8 h, which was 1.0–1.8 times higher in Korean conventional seed ginger than that in Chinese seed ginger. These experiments provide valuable data supporting the excellence of Korean conventional seed ginger in the future.

Levels of beauvericin (BEA) and enniatins (ENNs: ENA, ENA1, ENB, and ENB1) were examined in fresh ginger (n = 43) and ginger powder (n = 31) samples from Korea. In the ginger samples, incidence of BEA contamination was highest, at 62.79%, with a maximum detected BEA level of 640.07 μg/kg. ENNs in were found in up to 11.63% (ENB, ENB1) of ginger samples, with a maximum detected level of 91.02 μg/kg (ENA). In the ginger powders, ENB contamination displayed the highest rate of incidence (70.97%), but the highest level of BEA (1,344.18 μg/kg) exceeded that of ENB (413.99 μg/kg). The incidences of ENA, ENA1, ENB, and ENB1 presence in ginger powders were 29.03%, 22.58%, 70.97%, and 35.48%, respectively, and their highest detected levels were 220.45, 156.61, 413.99, and 70.29 μg/kg, respectively. The incidence of BEA and ENN contamination was higher in ginger powder than in ginger. Respective co-occurrence rates of BEA and ENNs in ginger and ginger powder samples were 16.28% and 64.52%, indicating that the BEA and ENN co-contamination rate was highest in ginger powder as well. This is the first report on the presence and co-occurrence of BEA and ENNs in Korean ginger and ginger powder.

As cholesterol intake increases, the prevalence of hypercholesterolemia is also increasing. With increasing food selection considering health, consumption of functional foods that can help health is also expected to increase. Ginger is rich in minerals (such as potassium and magnesium) and antioxidants. Antioxidants have been shown to be effective in lowering blood cholesterol levels. Therefore, we would like to produce madeleines helpful for hypercholesterolemia by adding ginger syrup to madeleines recently consumed as desserts. In this study, the quality and characteristics were analyzed after making madeleine by adding ginger syrup at 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%. Baking loss was significantly reduced as the addition amount increased (p<0.001). The pH value decreased as the addition amount increased except for the 5% added group (p<0.001). The b value of the chromaticity showed a significant increase from the 5% addition group (p<0.001). Regarding textures, hardness (p=0.006), gumminess (p=0.001), and chewiness (p=0.001) all decreased as the addition amount increased. Regarding antioxidant activity, polyphenol, DPPH, and ABTS values were significantly increased as addition amount increased (p<0.001). Consequently, Madeleine using ginger syrup rich in antioxidants is expected to help health.

The objectives of this study are to increase the contents of functional compounds and antioxidant activity obtained from ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) extracts using fermentation and enzyme. The optimal conditions (1%, Aspergillus luchuensis) for extraction methods were determined through fermentation treatment of ginger (concentrations of 0.5 and 1%; Aspergillus oryzae and Aspergillus luchuensis). The quality characteristics of the ginger extract for each treatment method (HW, hot water treated; EZ, enzyme; AL, fermentation; ALEZ, fermentation and enzyme) were observed using the optimal conditions. The water-soluble index (WSI) and total sugar content of the ALEZ increased by 2.6 times and 6.5 times, respectively, compared with that of the HW. However, the sum of gingerol and shogaol contents of ALEZ were 73.9% in ratio compared with lower than that of the HW. Antioxidant contents were generally higher in ALEZ, similar to the WSI trend. Therefore, ALEZ was more effective in enhancing antioxidant activity than EZ and AL. The fermentation and enzymatic approach described in this study would be beneficial to food industries for developing ginger functional products and materials.

생강의 기능성 소재화를 위해 흑생강을 제조함에 있어 숙성 조건 최적화를 위한 숙성 온도(75.0~90.0℃, X1)와 시간(18.0~72.0 hr, X2)을 독립변수로 하고 중심합성계획에 따른 11구간의 조건에서 제조된 흑생강의 이화학적 특성 및 항산화 활성을 측정하였다. 흑생강의 수율은 모든 조건에서 60% 이상이었다. 흑생강의 명도와 황색도, 6-shogaol, 총 페놀 및 플라보노이드 함량은 숙성 온도가 높고 시간이 길어질수록 증가되는 경향이었다. 특히 흑생강의 6-shogaol, 총 페놀 함량 및 항산화 활성은 90℃에서 45 hr 숙성 시 최대값을 보였다. 반응표면분석법에 의한 흑생강의 제조 시 예측된 최적 조건은 89.97℃ 및 21.60 시간이었으며, 실측값은 예측값의 92.7~101.6%의 범위였다.

In this study, fingerroot (Boesenbergia pandurata) and ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) were extracted with water, 70% and 100% ethanol, respectively. The contents of polyphenols, flavonoids and ascorbic acid, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of these extracts were measured. With respect to the polyphenol compound content, both fingerroot and ginger extract showed the highest in 70% ethanol extract, and the fingerroot extract showed a generally higher content than the ginger extract. The content of flavonoids, fingerroot and ginger extracts showed values of 1,247.14~1,259.93 μg%, and there was no big difference between extracts. The content of ascorbic acid was the highest in 100% ethanol extract in both fingerroot and ginger. Fingerroot extract was slightly higher than ginger extract in all extracts. The DPPH radical scavenging activity of fingerroot and ginger extracts showed the highest antioxidant activity in 100% ethanol extract, and fingerroot showed a slightly higher activity than ginger. The ABTS radical scavenging activity was high in 70% and 100% ethanol extracts of both fingerroot and ginger. In the activity between fingerroot and ginger extracts, ginger was higher in water extract and fingerroot was slightly higher in ethanol extract. Fingerroot and ginger extracts showed antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus cereus.

스트레스는 인체의 다양한 기관과 정신적 상태에 영향을 미치는 교감신경 항진을 야기시킨다. 본 연구의 목적은 만성 스트레스로 교감신경을 항진시킨 동물 모델에서 국내산 생강 에센셜오일이 스트레스 호르몬 및 뇌 조직 반응에 미치는 효과를 평가하였다. 평가 방법은 세포독성 평가 및 성분 분석을 수행하였으며, 혈청 바이오 마커와 뇌 조직의 병리학적 분석이 기초한 효과를 관찰하였다. 동물 실험에서 국산 생강 에센셜오일의 처리는 만성 스트레스로 교감신경을 항진시킨 동물 모델 제작 후 2주간 100 nl/㎖로 처리하였다. 그 결과, 국산 생강 에센셜오일은 100 nl/㎖ 농도 이하에서 독성이 없었으며, 6-진저롤 함량이 345 ppm으로 확인되었다. 국산 생강 에센셜오일의 처리는 대조군과 비교하여 혈청에서 부신피질호르몬, 코르티코스테론, 멜라토닌과 같은 스트레스 호르몬의 농도를 크게 줄였으며, 복측 피개부(VTA) 및 흑색질 치밀부(SNpc) 부분에서 TH-면역 반응이 때때로 중단되는 것을 효과적으로 보존하였다. 이와 같은 결과는 국산 생강 에센셜오일이 교감신경 항진을 개선했음을 나타내고 있다. 따라서 국산 생강은 교감신경 항진에 대한 아로마오일의 새로운 원료로 활용될 수 있다.

The objectives of this study were to characterize the physicochemical properties of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) and the optimum extract processing condition to increase the solubilization efficiency of 6-gingerol and polysaccharides disintegration. The physicochemical properties were investigated under high-pressure enzyme (HP) and enzyme (WB) treatment conditions such as reaction time (1, 2, 3 h), pressure (50, 70, 100 MPa) and sample types, and cell wall degradation enzyme (hemicellulase, cellulase, pectinase, glucosidase, etc.) The effect of high-pressure enzyme treatment depending on sample types was significantly highest in the freeze-dried ginger powder. The optimum condition for high-pressure enzyme treatment was with Pectinex Ultra SP-L (Pec) enzymes for 2 h at 50oC and 100 MPa. Water soluble indexes increased 4.6 and 3.8 times more compared to CON (15.35%) while total polyphenol contents increased by 1.8 and 1.7 times compared to CON (1.43%). The total contents of indicator components such as 6, 8, 10-gingerol and shogaol was 1.53%, increasing 2.7 times more compared to CON (0.57%) with a significant difference (p<0.001). The high-pressure and enzymatic approach described in this study would be beneficial to food industries for developing ginger functional product and materials.

식물기생성 선충인 뿌리혹선충과 뿌리썩이선충은 국내에서 생강을 포함한 수입 구근류에서 주로 검출되는 검역대상 해충이다. 그러나 이 러한 선충류가 검출된 수입 생강의 경우 적절한 소독처리기준이 마련되어 있지 않아 폐기 및 반송처리로 인한 경제적 손실이 발생하고 있다. 본 연구에서는 생강에 침입한 검역 대상 선충의 사멸을 위한 식물소독처리 기준 마련을 위해 뿌리혹선충과 뿌리썩이선충을 사멸할 수 있는 온탕침지 법에 관하여 조사하였다. 그 결과, 뿌리혹선충과 뿌리썩이선충은 각각 48°C와 49°C에서 30초간의 온탕침지 처리로 사멸되었다. 52.5°C로 설정 된 60 L의 항온수조에 침지된 생강의 열전도 조사에서 생강 중심부와 내부 5 mm 두께의 온도가 50°C까지 도달하기까지는 각각 10~32분과 6~16분이 소요되었으며 51°C에서 30분 동안 온탕침지한 생강은 정상적으로 생육하였다. 본 결과를 바탕으로 뿌리혹선충의 유충을 생강에 인공 접종 한 후 51°C에서 30분간 온탕침지 하였을 때 처리한 선충이 모두 사멸되었다. 따라서 이상의 온탕침지 처리 조건은 생강에 영향을 주지 않고 두 종의 선충을 사멸시킬 수 있는 식물소독법의 기초자료가 될 것이다.