• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.51 no.3
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• pp.221-226
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• 2019

This study investigated the optimal amount of shell powder (0.1, 0.2, 0.3, and 0.4%) to add to rice noodles containing 20% rice flour and compared their quality characteristics to those of wheat noodles containing a commercial alkaline reagent (added at 0.4%). As the amount of shell powder was increased, the L and b values (Hunter's color) increased. The pH, turbidity, and water absorption also increased as the amount of shell powder was increased. However, when the shell powder content exceeded 0.3%, the hardness, chewiness, springiness, and tension tended to decrease below acceptable levels. This might be because the shell powder inhibited network formation. The textural properties and pH value of rice noodles containing 0.2% shell powder were similar to those of the wheat noodles. This suggests that 0.2% shell powder may be the optimal amount to add to rice noodles when used as the alkaline reagent.

• Journal of Ginseng Culture
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• v.6
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• pp.80-104
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• 2024

Ginseng, a representative medicinal plant of South Korea, is also highly valued in North Korea. However, due to limited access to information about North Korea, the actual cultivation, research and development trends, and related industry status of ginseng in North Korea are not well known. In this study, we aimed to understand the current status and research trends of the ginseng industry in North Korea based on limited available literature. In the North Korean pharmacopoeia, ginseng is referred to as "Koryo ginseng" and is defined as the roots of 6-year-old ginseng cultivated in the Kaesong region. The pharmacopoeia includes 22 types of ginseng preparations. In addition, 10 ginseng preparations are included in North Korea's Essential Drug List, and various health supplements, cosmetics, and toothpastes containing ginseng have been developed, distributed, and sold. Since 2014, the ginseng industry and research in North Korea have become more active overall. During this period, the ginseng cultivation area in Kaesong has been significantly expanded, and the facilities have been renovated. The Kaesong Koryo Ginseng Processing Plant has been equipped with sterilized, modernized facilities since 2016 and has been in operation. Since 2017, there has been a growing interest in quality control research, leading to the introduction of quality management regulations and certification systems in 2019. In the 1990s, there was significant research on ginseng product development, and since the 2000s, studies on the pharmacological effects and clinical research of ginseng have been reported. Additionally, research on ginseng cultivation and ginseng processing industries to increase yield has been emphasized. Ginseng, as a representative medicinal crop of Korea, holds great importance for both South and North Korea. Given its significance and the potential for synergy through mutual cooperation, ginseng serves as an ideal subject for inter-Korean exchange and collaboration.