Applied Food Sciences (AFS) has launched PurGinseng, a highly water-soluble Panax ginseng extract suitable for beverages, stick packs, and effervescent tablets.
 
The ingredient is sourced from non-GMO Panax ginseng root and standardized to contain 8% plus or minus 3% ginsenosides, which are the active compounds associated with ginseng’s reported health benefits.
 
The ingredient is formulated to support physical and mental performance, stress response, and immune function. Panax ginseng has been used for over two millenia as an adaptogen in traditional medicine.
 
According to AFS, PurGinseng is the first Panax ginseng extract standardized to ginsenosides with GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) determination.
 
“At Applied Food Sciences, our mission has always been to push our capabilities of innovation in the natural ingredients space,” said Loretta Zapp, CEO of Applied Food Sciences. “We recognized the growing demand for adaptogenic ingredients that could deliver real, measurable benefits, especially in the functional food and beverage industries. But we also knew that safety and regulatory approval were critical for any new ingredient to succeed in today’s market. That’s why achieving self-determined GRAS status for PurGinseng was a top priority. It allows brands to confidently integrate this powerful, time-tested adaptogen into their products, knowing that it meets the highest safety standards.”
 
PurGinseng is highly water soluble, enabling easy incorporation into beverages, effervescent tablets, and powders without the typical challenges associated with ginseng. This allows for greater consistency and ease of use across product formats. This versatility, combined with a two-year shelf life, provides manufacturers with an easy-to-use stable ingredient.