What did you look at when choosing ginseng products?

When trying to choose ginseng products at the supermarket or online shopping malls, you may have experienced feeling overwhelmed by the variety of types and widely differing prices. I have prepared a simple 5-step checklist for you to follow when choosing ginseng products.

📋 Checklist

1. Check for health functional food certification mark

• Verify whether the product is recognized by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for its functionality and safety.

  
  

2. Check ginsenoside content

• Check the content of ginsenosides Rg1 + Rb1 + Rg3.

• Check the 'functional components' or 'indicator components' section on the back of the product packaging.

• Compare if it meets the required content for your desired functionality.

• Calculate based on the daily intake amount.

  
  

3. Check raw material labels

• Indications such as 'ginseng concentrate' or 'ginseng extract.'

• Solid content (generally above 60%).

• Use of 6-year cultivated roots (depends on the product).

• Use of domestically sourced raw materials 

  
  

4. Check certification marks

• Health functional food (GMP) certification.

• HACCP certification.

• Traceability management.

  
  

Step 5: Price comparison

• Compare prices based on the same ginsenoside content.

• Calculate daily costs (total price ÷ number of days).

When choosing ginseng health functional foods, do not just look at flashy advertisements or brand recognition. The real important information is hidden in the small print on the back of the product. Use the checklist above to make objective comparisons and make wise choices.