December 7/Champaign, Ill./Asian News International (ANI) -- University of Illinois scientists have learned to mask the bitterness of ginseng, a common ingredient of energy drinks.
"Consumers like to see ginseng on a product's ingredient list, because studies show that it improves memory, enhances libido and sexual performance, boosts immunity and alleviates diabetes. However, the very compounds that make ginseng good for you also make it taste bitter," said Soo-Yeun Lee, a U of I associate professor of food science and human nutrition.