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Korean ginseng

Korean ginseng is an aromatic root used in teas, broths, extracts, and traditional Korean dishes.

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About Korean ginseng

Korean ginseng is the dried or fresh root of the ginseng plant associated with Korean cultivation and cuisine. It is sliced or simmered in broths, chicken dishes, teas, and infusions, and is also used in traditional Korean dishes.

The root has a distinctly earthy, bitter, aromatic taste and a firm, fibrous texture. Aroma, flavor, and firmness differ according to whether it is fresh, dried, steamed, powdered, extracted, or otherwise prepared; the identity does not specify one form.

Fresh roots are usually branched and pale cream, becoming yellow-brown to dark brown after drying or steaming. It is sold as dried pieces, powder, extract, or steamed red-ginseng products, whose color, firmness, aroma, and flavor change with processing.

Ingredient type
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Local names for korean ginseng

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English

Korean ginseng

English

Korean ginseng, Boiled

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English

Korean ginseng, Red ginseng, Dried

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English

Korean ginseng, White ginseng, Dried

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Korean ginseng nutrition & diet

Korean ginseng nutritional value

Reference: Korean ginseng, Raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the named reference form.

Calories
90kcal
Protein
4.1g
Carbs
18.9g
Fat
0.8g

Per 100 g edible portion. Rural Development Administration, Korean Standard Food Composition Database 10.4 (2026). Original reference food and preparation are shown; product recipes and moisture can differ.

Portions & preparation

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Diet considerations

Korean ginseng is a plant-derived root when the identity is confirmed. Compatibility changes across teas, extracts, candies, broths, and prepared dishes that may contain sugar, alcohol, honey, dairy, meat, or cereal ingredients. Brand and recipe matter for blends; portion and consumed form determine the relevant diet context.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Korean Standard Food Composition DB 10.4 — T0210020000a ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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