What is a Concentrated Extract?

A concentrated red ginseng extract is made by extracting ginseng with purified water and then removing moisture to create a denser product. It has a honey-like viscosity and is typically consumed with a spoon, though stick-type packaging is also available for convenience.

What is an Extract?

Compared to concentrated extract, an extract contains more moisture. There are pure red ginseng extracts and those brewed with additional medicinal ingredients like deer antler. Extract products are usually available in pouch or stick form.

Additional Useful Information

What is Solid Content?

Solid content refers to the solid portion of red ginseng that remains after removing water from the extract. If a product has 60% solid content, the remaining 40% is water. Red ginseng products with a solid content of 60-70% or higher tend to be more popular.

What Does "Health Functional Food" Mean in Red Ginseng Products?

A red ginseng product labeled as a "health functional food" means that its ginsenoside content has passed a certain standard and its functionality and safety have been certified by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS). This certification makes the product more reliable. Therefore, it is important to check whether the product you are purchasing is classified as a general food or a health functional food.

Check Sugar Content in Children's Red Ginseng

Excessive sugar intake in children can lead to obesity, which increases the likelihood of maintaining obesity into adulthood and raises the risk of metabolic diseases. When purchasing children's red ginseng, it is recommended to check the total sugar content per serving.