July 24, 2012

Researchers Develop Ginseng-Fortified Milk to Improve Cognitive Function




Researchers Develop Ginseng-Fortified Milk to Improve Cognitive Function

Possible market for new functional food reported in the Journal of Dairy Science®

Amsterdam, July 23, 2012 – American ginseng is reported to have neurocognitive effects, and research has shown benefits in aging, central nervous system disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases.  The challenges of incorporating ginseng into food are twofold:  it has a bitter taste, and food processing can eliminate its healthful benefits.  Reporting in the August issue of the Journal of Dairy Science®, a group of scientists has formulated low-lactose functional milk that maintained beneficial levels of American ginseng after processing.  An exploratory study found the product was readily accepted by a niche group of consumers.

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