Ginseng extract

Ginseng extract (CAS 50647-08-0, EC 680-299-8) is a standardised botanical extract derived from the root of Panax ginseng, commonly referred to as panax or GINSEN in trade documentation. It contains active ginsenosides responsible for its functional properties and carries no assigned E-code, as it is not classified as a food additive under EU regulation.

In food and nutraceutical formulations, ginseng extract is incorporated into energy drinks, dietary supplements, and functional foods where ginsenosides act as antioxidants by scavenging free radicals and modulating oxidative stress pathways. In personal care applications, it is used in anti-ageing skincare formulations to support collagen synthesis and reduce oxidative damage at the cellular level.

The extract is supplied in standardised grades specifying ginsenoside content, typically as a dry powder, and is subject to REACH registration requirements for EU market entry. Procurement should verify compliance with Ph.Eur. botanical monographs and applicable novel food regulations where relevant. HS code 2938900000 applies for customs classification.