홍삼의 일반적인 가공법인 물과 주정 혼합용매로 추출여과하여 농축액으로 제조 시 증숙 등의 가열처리에 의해 가수분해되거나 중합반응이 일어나게 되어 현재 기능성이 밝혀진 30여 가지 주요 진세노사이드 외 극미량인 200여 종의 진세노사이드가 검출되고 있어서, 오히려 홍삼 본래 의 기능성 규명과 효능 구현을 복잡하게 만들고, 추출 횟 수를 거듭할수록 떫은맛이 강해지는 등 건강기능식품으로 서 부정적인 영향을 배제하기 위하여 저온(40oC 미만)에 서 1차만 추출한 홍삼농축액을 제조한 결과 수율은 고형 분 66-77% 정도에서 26-30%를 나타내어 기존의 연구 결 과인 40.47±0.47% 보다 현저히 적은 수율을 나타내었고, 동결건조 분말의 진세노사이드 함량분석시험을 진행한 결 과 시료 18종 전체에서 진세노사이드 34종이 검출되었고, 특히 홍삼 지표성분 3종인 Rb1, Rg1, Rg3 합계는 42.48 mg/ g으로 시판 홍삼제품의 환산량 9.0 mg/g과 8.7 mg/g 보다 4-5배 많았다. 본 시료는 진한 홍삼의 향취와 함께 면역력 증진 등 6가지 기능발현에 9-25%의 소량 복용으로 1일 복 용량이 유의성 있게 작아서 복용의 편의성과 함께 제품의 보관, 유통에 장점이 있는 것으로 판단된다.

중국산과 국내산 홍삼 농축액의 혼합비율에 따는 원산지 판별 가능성을 검토하기 위해 전자코를 이용하여 향기 패턴을 분석하였다. 중국산 홍삼 농축액과 국내산 홍삼 농축액의 원산지 판별이 가능하였고 중국산 홍삼농축액의 혼합비율이 증가할수록 검출되어지는 향기 성분의 패턴은 감소하는 경향을 나타내었다. Frequency pattern, derivative pattern을 Vapor printTM 으로 도형화 하여 비교한 결과 서로 다 른 패턴을 보여주어 중국산 홍삼 농축액 첨가비율에 따른 차이는 물론 원산지의 차이도 뚜렷하게 나타났다.

본 연구에서는 홍삼농축액의 유화특성을 조사하였다. 먼저, 홍삼농축액의 표면활성능을 조사 하였으며, 이어서 홍삼농축액 유화액을 제조하고 이의 이화학적 성질을 조사하였다. 홍삼농축액의 물/기 름 계면에서 계면장력은 홍삼농축액 농도의 증가와 더불어 감소하였다. 홍삼농축액을 이용하여 유화액을 제조한 결과, 첨가 농도의 증가와 더불어 유화 지방구 크기는 감소하였으며, 홍삼농축액 농도가 3.5 wt% 이상일 경우 일정한 지방구 크기(d43 ≒ 0.39 μm)의 안정한 유화액을 형성하였고, separation analyzer(LUMiFugeⓇ)를 이용한 유화안정도 평가 결과에서도 이와 유사한 안정도 변화 경향을 확인할 수 있었다. 또한 홍삼농축액 유화액 중 지방구 크기는 pH 및 NaCl 농도변화에 의존하였는데, pH가 감 소함에 따라 지방구 크기는 증가하고 음의 제타전위 값[-67.0 mV (pH 9.0) → + 2.1 mV (pH 2.0)]은 낮아지는 경향을 보였으며, NaCl 농도(0.1 M → 0.5 M)가 높을수록 지방구 크기는 증가하였다. 본 실 험을 통해 홍삼농축액의 유화능을 확인할 수 있었다.

본 연구는 홍삼 농축액 함유된 유화액의 유화 특성을 알아보기 위하여 농도(3.0wt% - 5.0wt%)와 pH(2.0-9.0)를 달리 하여 30일간 실온에서 저장 후 지방구 크기, 제타포텐셜, 광학현미경을 통한 입자 변화를 조사하였다. 또한, 홍삼농축 액의 표면활성을 알아보기 위해 계면장력을 측정하였다. 홍삼농축액의 농도가 증가할수록 유화액(3wt% coconut oil in water, pH 5.0)의 지방구 크기가 감소하였고 홍삼농축액 4wt% 이상부터 지방구 크기에 변화가 없었다(d43≈3.0 wt%; 25μm, 4wt%; 0.37μm). 4wt% 홍삼농축액 함유 유화액을 제조 pH(2.0-9.0)의 변화에 따라 지방구 크기는 pH 2(d43≈25μ m, d32≈1.4μm)를 제외한 모든 pH(d43≈0.35-0.38μm, d32≈0.32-0.35μm)에서 지방구 크기의 변화가 없었다. 또한, 홍삼 농축액 농도가 증가할수록 계면장력이 크게 감소하는 경향 나타냈고(γ≈2.2 mN m-1), 제타포텐셜은 pH 2에서 3mV, pH 9에서 -65mV로 pH가 증가할수록 음전하가 증가되는 경향 나타냈다.

In this study red ginseng was extracted with ethanol and then fermented by yeasts including Lactobacillus casei and Bifidobacterium longum. Fermented red ginseng extracts(FRGE) were found to be more effective antioxidants in vitro with regards to 1, 1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl(DPPH) radical scavenging activity than red ginseng extracts(RGE). In FRGE, the contents of ginsenosides Rb1, -Rb2 and -Rc were much lower than in RGE, however, the contents of ginsenosides 20(S)-Rg3, 20(R)-Rg3 and compound K were higher than RGE. FRGE was added to Yanggaeng(0, 5, 10, 15, 20%), and physicochemical and sensory evaluations of the Yanggaeng were conducted. The L and b values of Yanggaeng with added FRGE were decreased by increasing the ratio of FRGE, while the a value was increased. Sensory evaluations for, taste, color, flavor, texture and overall acceptability of Yanggaeng with addition of FRGE (10%) were applicable for improving the Yanggaeng product.

Background : The human patch test is a method used to evaluate potential skin irritation after contact with a cosmetic materials. Pectin lyase-modified red ginseng extract (GS-E3D) is a newly developed ginsenoside Rd-enriched ginseng extract. This study was designed to investigate the skin safety of GS-E3D in human patch test. Methods and Results : Thirty two female volunteers were tested with GS-E3D. GS-E3D (20 ㎕) was applied to occlusive patch test devices and was then applied onto the back of subject with normal skin for 24 hours. Cutaneous irritation responses were evaluated and graded according to criterion of International Contact Dermatitis Research Group (ICDRG) at 30 min, 24 hours, and 48 hours after removing of GS-E3D patch. The average age of subjects was 47.3 ± 9.3 years. Skin reactivity calculated from irritation score in GS-E3D treated group was 0.51 and skin irritation score of no application group was 0, respectively. Skin irritancy was no response in both GS-E3D treated group and no application group. From above data, GS-E3D was identified as a non-irritant according to ICDRG guideline that skin irritation score of ‘0.00 - 0.75’ is a non-irritant. Conclusion : These results indicate that GS-E3D can be useful as a safe cometic ingredient.

Background : Pectin lyase-modified red ginseng extract (GS-E3D) is a newly developed ginsenoside Rd-enriched ginseng extract. This study was designed to investigate the acute oral and dermal toxicity of GS-E3D in rat. Methods and Results : The acute oral toxic effects of GS-E3D in female SD rats were examined at dosages of 300 ㎎/㎏ and 2,000 ㎎/㎏. In acute dermal toxicity study, 500, 1,000 and 2,000 ㎎/㎏ of GS-E3D were applied onto the shaved skin of male and female SD rats. The weights of rats were recorded at 0, 1, 3, 7, and 14 days and clinical observation were checked once a day for a period of 14 days. All rats were scarified on 14th day and complete gross examination was conducted to detect any gross change of organs after necropsy. GS-E3D did not produce orally or dermally treatment-related clinical signs of toxicity or mortality in all rats during the 14-day observation period. The oral and dermal LD50 values of GS-E3D were over 2,000 ㎎/㎏ in rat. The oral and dermal administration of GS-E3D revealed no significant change in body weight and gross pathology examination compared to control group. Conclusion : These results indicate that GS-E3D can be used as a food and cosmetic materials without critically adverse effect.

Background : The Food industry is trying to replace many synthetic with surfactants with natural alternatives, mainly inspired by consumer’s demand. Saponins are water-soluble small amphiphilie molecules that can be isolated from various natural sources. Especially, concentrated red ginseng extract (CRGE) contains saponins (called as ginsenoside) and they have been shown medical activities to help alleviate pathological symptoms, promote health and prevent potential diseases. In this study, we confirmed the effectiveness of this natural emulsifier for forming and properties of emulsions containing those. Methods and Results : CRGE was supplied D company, located in Geumsan. We examined the interfacial tension, emulsifying activity, fat globule size, dispersion stability, zeta-potential, microscopic observation. The interfacial tension decreased gradually with increasing CRGE concentration. In emulsion systems, as the concentration increases, fat globules sizes also becomes smaller as well as result of dispersion stability evaluated by separation analyzer (i.e., LUMiFuge) showed that it was more stable in emulsions with increasing CRGE concentration. CRGE-coated droplets were stable to droplet coalescence over a range of pH value (2 - 9), salt concentrations (0 - 500 mM NaCl). However, some flocculation was observed under highly acidic (pH 3) and high ionic strength (≧ 400 mM NaCl) conditions, which might be attributed to screening of electrostatic repulsion. Especially, CRGE-coated droplets had high negative charged at basic pH that decreased in magnitude with falling pH. Conclusion : Thus, CRGE have some emulsifying properties as well as medical activities. The results means that emulsions formed with CRGE may be able to replace synthetic surfactants in food industry.