Novel Pediococcus pentosaceus K-641 and extracts from ginseng-fermented products using Pediococcus pentosaceus K-641 for improving glucose homeostasis and manufacturing method thereof
PURPOSE: A Pediococcus pentosaceus K-641(KFCC11463P) is provided to convert ginsenoside of low bioavailability to ginsenoside of high bioavailability and to improve glucose homeostasis. CONSTITUTION: A novel Pediococcus pentosaceus K-641(KFCC11463P) is used for fermenting ginseng. A method for preparing ginseng fermentation extract comprises: a step of fermenting a suspension of ginseng power with Pediococcus pentosaceus K-641(KFCC11463P) at 35-37 degrees Celsius for 3-10 days to obtain a fermentation; a step of extracting the fermentation with a solvent of ethanol, spirit, or butanol; and a step of filtering the extract.