Judgment axis | detail |
| Item Identity | Kudzu is a wild herb, starch, and extract material item that utilizes the roots of plants of the genus Pueraria in the family Fabaceae as food ingredients. |
| Basic registration range | Fresh kudzu root, washed and cut kudzu root, dried kudzu, kudzu starch, kudzu extract and concentrate, and kudzu beverages, tea, and processed foods are registered separately. |
| Core separation | Plant species, part used, harvesting or collection time, wild/cultivated classification, starch/extraction process, and final product are managed as separate Products and Lots. |
| Quality Core | Verify raw material identification, origin, extraction site, and harvest date; foreign matter, soil, and moisture; starch, extraction, and concentration processes; microorganisms, residues, and test reports. |
| Safety principles | The permissible scope of use, standards and specifications, and labeling requirements for food ingredients and final products are verified for each actual product based on the Food Code and the Food Safety Korea standards. |
| Purchase criteria | Scientific name, country of origin, wild/cultivated, root specifications, product form, starch or extraction standards, moisture, foreign matter, microorganisms, packaging, MOQ, and delivery time. |
| Industry Opportunities | These include traditional beverages and teas, starch materials, health-oriented foods, local specialties, OEM and PB products, and products linked to tourism and experiences. |
| Operational direction | It connects raw material harvesting and cultivation, sorting and pretreatment, starch and extraction processing, quality, RFQ, and delivery and repurchase. |
division | Registration details |
| Korean name | kudzu |
| English name | Kudzu / Japanese arrowroot |
| Representative scientific name | Pueraria montana (Lour.) Merr. var. lobata (Willd.) Maesen & SMAlmeida ex Sanjappa & Predeep |
| classification | Fabaceae, Pueraria |
| Edible and processed parts | Mainly root |
| Raw Material Classification | Wild-harvested kudzu root / Cultivated kudzu root / Imported raw materials |
| Harvesting and gathering stage | Harvesting after root enlargement / Washing and cutting / Drying and milling / Starch recovery or extraction and concentration |
| Product form | Fresh kudzu root, washed and cut kudzu, dried kudzu, kudzu powder, kudzu starch, extract, concentrate, beverage, tea, jelly, HMR |
| Processing stage | Extraction, Harvesting, Sorting, Washing, Cutting, Drying, Grinding, Sedimentation, Starch Recovery, Extraction, Filtration, Concentration, Sterilization, Filling, Packaging |
| Basic use | Tea & Beverages, Traditional Foods, Starch Materials, Convenience Foods & Desserts, Local Specialties, OEM & PB |
| Separation of similar items | Root crops such as yams, taro, and konjac, kudzu root raw materials, and non-root parts such as kudzu vines and leaves |
Scientific names and plant classifications can be found on Kew Plants of the World Online . The trade name '칡' alone does not determine the plant species, part used, whether it is wild or cultivated, or whether it is domestic or imported.
Product Master | Key Management Standards |
| Fresh kudzu root | Basis of scientific name, collection or cultivation site, date of collection, root size, damage, soil |
| Washed and cut kudzu | Raw Material Lot, Washing Water, Cutting Specifications, Browning, Refrigeration, and Freezing Conditions |
| Dried kudzu | Cutting shape, drying method, moisture, color, foreign matter, shelf life |
| Kudzu powder | Raw material lot, grinding method, particle size, moisture, foreign matter, microorganisms |
| arrowroot starch | Raw materials, sedimentation, washing, drying processes, moisture, color, particle size |
| Kudzu extract/concentrate | Extraction site · Solvent · Extraction · Concentration conditions · Solids · Sterilization · Packaging |
| Arrowroot beverages and tea | Kudzu raw material content, blend, labeling, expiration date, sensory evaluation, and distribution stability |
| OEM/PB products | Product Specifications, Packaging, Delivery Time, Labeling, Repurchase, Claims |
Classification criteria | Subdivision type | Management principles |
| plant species | Pueraria montana var. lobata | Separate similar plants, trade names, and scientific names first. |
| Area of use | root | Non-root parts such as stems, leaves, and flowers are separate entities |
| Raw material source | Wild harvesting / Cultivation / Import | Separation of extraction site, production site, country of origin, and procurement basis |
| Raw material stage | Fresh root / Washed/Cut / Dryed / Powder | Lot connection at every process change |
| Processing type | Starch recovery / Extraction/Concentration / Blending/Beverage production | Separate management of process, yield, and quality indicators |
| Product form | Starch / Powder / Liquid / Concentrate / Tea/Beverage / Processed Food | Separation of standards, labeling, and storage conditions by product |
| Final use | Home-style / Dining Out / School Meals / Local Specialties / Food Ingredients / Private Brand | Separation of buyer-required specifications |
| Transaction type | Raw Material Procurement / Starch & Extract Materials / OEM & PB / Buyer RFQ | Unit price, quantity, and contract are Verified/NDA |
step | Essential Dataset | Management purpose |
| Cultivation and harvesting | Scientific name, classification of raw material, cultivation or collection site, producer, and whether a collection permit is required | Verification of raw material identity and legality |
| Harvesting/gathering | Harvest/Collection Date/Root Size/Damage/Soil/Foreign Matter | Raw Material Lot Creation |
| Sorting and washing | Raw Material Lot · Washing Method · Defect Removal · Cutting Specifications | Verification of pretreatment suitability |
| Drying and grinding | Drying method, temperature, time, moisture, particle size | Quality control of dried products and powders |
| Starch recovery | Grinding, sedimentation, washing, and drying history | Starch Product Separation |
| Extraction and Concentration | Raw Material Lot · Extraction Conditions · Filtration · Concentration · Sterilization | Liquid Product Reproducibility Management |
| Packaging and shipping | Packaging Date · Storage Conditions · Use-by Date · Release Lot | Tracking recalls, claims, and repurchases |
Domestic cultivation, harvesting, and production statistics, as well as regional production status, are entered after verifying the base year, survey scope, and unit from raw data in KOSIS , the Rural Development Administration's Nongsaroo , local governments, and agricultural technology institutions. In v1.0, production volume and cultivation area prior to verification are not arbitrarily entered.
Quality items | Fresh roots and dried kudzu | Powder and starch | Extracts, Beverages, HMR | Public rating |
| Scientific Name · Country of Origin · Raw Material Lot | core | core | core | Verified |
| Wild, cultivated, harvested, and harvested history | core | importance | importance | Verified/NDA |
| Root size, color, damage, soil, and foreign matter | core | importance | importance | Verified/NDA |
| Moisture, particle size, color, and starch characteristics | importance | core | importance | Verified/NDA |
| Extraction, Concentration, and Sterilization Conditions | Not applicable | importance | core | NDA |
| Solid content, blending, sensory | Not applicable | importance | core | NDA |
| Microbial, Residual, and Foreign Matter Test Report | core | core | core | NDA |
| Packaging, storage, and expiration date | importance | core | core | Verified/NDA |
Lot Master Required Field
Lot ID · Item Name · Basis for Verification of Scientific Name · Classification: Wild/Cultivated/Imported · Country of Origin · Production Area · Harvesting/Pickup Date · Product Form · Raw Material Lot · History of Washing · Drying · Grinding · Starch · Extraction · Concentration · Moisture · Particle Size · Solids · Starch Characteristics · Microorganisms · Residues · Test Report · Packaging Date · Use-by Date · Shipment · Return · Claim
Customers | Purchase criteria | Cooperation opportunities |
| Local producers and farming cooperatives | Possibility of raw material traceability, sorting, drying, and joint processing | Regional Ingredients & Co-brand RFQ |
| Traditional beverage and tea manufacturers | Raw material form, extraction stability, taste, and packaging suitability | Kudzu root beverage and tea OEM |
| Starch and food ingredient companies | Starch characteristics, moisture, particle size, foreign matter, test report | Starch and Powder Material RFQ |
| HMR and dessert manufacturers | Blending, color, texture, cooking properties, shelf life | Development of jellies, beverages, and convenience foods |
| Foodservice and catering business operators | Cooking convenience, weight, specifications, and stable delivery time | Supply of raw materials and beverages for the menu |
| Tourism and local specialty operators | Regionality, raw material traceability, packaging, small-batch production | Tourism Products & Gift Sets PB |
| Research and development institutions | Raw material identification, starch, extraction, and commercialization data | Testing and joint development |
Domestic market size, production and distribution volume, sales volume by channel, and import volume and price are entered along with the base year and unit after obtaining official statistics or verified business data.
step | Key variables | Operational judgment |
| Raw material production and extraction | Scientific name · Wild/Cultivated · Country of origin · Production area · Harvesting season | Verification of raw material identity and procurement suitability |
| Import and Customs Clearance | HS Item · Product Type · Customs Clearance Date · Quarantine · Quantity | Separation of roots, powder, starch, and preparations |
| Pretreatment and drying | Washing, cutting, drying, moisture, foreign matter | Determination of suitability for storage and processing |
| Starch and extract processing | Precipitation, extraction, concentration, sterilization, yield | Determination of material and product suitability |
| Quality and Safety | Ingredients, Moisture, Microorganisms, Residuals, Test Report | Buyer Submission and Claim Prevention |
| Buyer RFQ | Product Type · Country of Origin · Specifications · MOQ · Packaging · Delivery Time | Matching suitability other than price |
| Repurchase | Delivery · Taste · Texture · Returns · Claims · Reorders | Supplier & Lot Evaluation Update |
Raw import and export data is entered by verifying the HS item description, base year, and quantity and value units from the Korea Customs Service's Import and Export Trade Statistics . Items such as fresh roots, dried products, powders, starches, and beverages are not simply aggregated as their HS and food requirements may differ.
Products and processes | Key conditions | RFQ conversion |
| Fresh kudzu root | Scientific name · Wild/Cultivated · Origin · Harvesting season · Specifications | RFQ for Raw Materials and Pre-processing |
| Washed and cut kudzu | Washing, cutting specifications, browning, and storage conditions | RFQ for Food Service and Processing |
| Dried kudzu | Cutting type, drying method, moisture, color, foreign matter | RFQ for tea/extraction |
| Kudzu powder | Raw Material Lot, Particle Size, Moisture, Microorganisms | Food Material RFQ |
| arrowroot starch | Raw materials, sedimentation, washing, drying, moisture, particle size | Starch Material & Dessert RFQ |
| Kudzu extract/concentrate | Raw materials, extraction, concentration, solids, sterilization | Beverages, Sauces, and OEM RFQ |
| Arrowroot tea, beverages, and jelly | Formulation, Packaging, Labeling, Use-by Date, Sensory | Local Specialties · PB RFQ |
| by-product | Non-edible parts and processing by-products | Utilization for purposes other than food is a separate entity after verification of laws and safety. |
first of all | Execution item | Performance indicators |
| 1 | Scientific Name · Part Used · Wild/Cultivated · Country of Origin · Lot ID required | Required value input rate |
| 2 | Product Separation: Fresh Root – Dry – Powder – Starch – Extract – Final Product | Misclassification reduction rate |
| 3 | Linking the collection/harvesting – pre-processing – processing – shipment history | Lot tracking rate |
| 4 | Data conversion of moisture, particle size, starch, solids, and test reports | Quality document connection rate |
| 5 | Connecting Producers, Processors, Tourism, Foodservice, and PB RFQs with Repurchase | Matching rate · Repurchase rate |
Problem group | Problem Definition | Required data |
| Mixed use centered on trade names | Species, parts, origins, and processing raw materials are mixed based solely on the name '칡'. | Scientific name, part used, country of origin, form of raw material |
| Discontinued wild and cultivated history | Source, harvest, and cultivation history are not connected to the final product | Production, Extraction, Lot, and Processing History |
| Mixture of starch and extract products | Treat kudzu starch and kudzu extract/concentrate as having the same specifications. | Processing Type, Quality Indicators, and Applications |
| quality deviation | Differences in soil, foreign matter, moisture, and dryness affect product quality | Pretreatment, Moisture, and Test Report |
| Insufficient labeling and safety verification | The standards, labeling, and test reports for raw materials, beverages, tea, and processed foods are separated. | Basis for food standards, inspection, and labeling |
| Unused repurchase information | Dissatisfaction with taste, aroma, sedimentation, and packaging is not being fed back into raw material and process improvements | Delivery, Claims, Reorders |
RFQ Type | Public Registration | Verify/NDA |
| Procurement of fresh kudzu roots | Scientific name · Raw material classification · Country of origin · Specifications · Use · Packaging · Delivery time | Producer, Source, Harvest Date, Quantity, Unit Price |
| Dried kudzu | Cutting type, drying method, moisture standards, and uses | Actual Test Report · Lot · Unit Price |
| Kudzu powder · Kudzu starch | Particle Size · Moisture · Applications · MOQ | Starch characteristics, certificate, and unit price |
| Extracts and concentrates | Target Product · Solid Content Range · Packaging · Delivery Time | Extraction conditions, formulation, test report, contract |
| Kudzu tea and beverage OEM | Product Type · Flavor · Packaging · Delivery Time | Samples, Prescriptions, Costs, Contracts |
| Products for the food service and catering industry | Specifications, Weight, Cooking Method, Storage Conditions | Quantity, Unit Price, and Test Report |
| Local specialties · Private brand | Regionality, Product Concept, Sales Channels | MOQ · Trademark · Contract · Inventory |
| Research and development cooperation | Test Objective, Evaluation Criteria, and Expected Product Group | Samples, Test Results, and Joint Development Conditions |
① Need Products & Materials
Companies and institutions seeking necessary products, agricultural products, raw materials, and processed goods register purchasing demands. Registered requests are utilized to review cooperation with potential suppliers and producers based on the RFQ Intelligence Library.
Process:
RFQ Registration → Supplier/Product Review → Collaboration Connection → Future AI Matching
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② We are looking for production and manufacturing partners. (Need Suppliers & Manufacturers)
Register a request to find necessary production and supply partners, ranging from farms and producer organizations to processing companies, OEM, ODM, and private label manufacturers.
Process:
RFQ Registration → Review of Production & Manufacturing Capabilities → Collaboration Connection → Future AI Partner Matching
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③ We are looking for domestic and international buyers. (Need Buyers)
Farmers, producer organizations, and manufacturing companies are requesting cooperation with new buyers, such as domestic and international distributors, importers, brand companies, and food service and catering businesses.
Process:
RFQ Registration → Product & Supply Capability Review → Market & Buyer Connection → Future AI Buyer Matching
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Version | Main contents | situation |
| v1.0 | Registration of basic structure for kudzu raw materials, starch, extracts, beverages, processed foods, and RFQ | complete |
| v1.1 | Verification of official production, cultivation, harvesting, import, and domestic distribution structure | expected |
| v2.0 | Separation of specifications for fresh roots, dried products, powder, starch, extracts, and beverages | expected |
| v3.0 | Production/Harvesting – Processing – Specialty Products, Food Service, PB Buyers, Verified Container Combination | expected |
