Fermentation of red ginseng extract by the probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum KCCM 11613P: ginsenoside conversion and antioxidant effects
Background: Ginsenosides, which are bioactive components in ginseng, can be converted to smaller compounds for improvement of their pharmacological activities. The conversion methods include heating; acid, alkali, and enzymatic treatment; and microbial conversion. The aim of this study was to determ...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Ginseng Research |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1226845317300507 |