Nov 5, 2026
Recognized for Innovative Quality Control Technology Enabling the Precise Separation and Management of Probiotics and Postbiotics
ILDONG Bioscience, a health functional food subsidiary of the ILDONG Pharmaceutical Group, announced on November 4 that its GQ Lab Pro-, Pre- and Postbiotics product received the Gold Award at the 2026 Korea Food Research Institute Food Technology Awards.
Organized by the Korea Food Research Institute (KFRI), the Food Technology Awards recognize outstanding technologies and products in the food industry. This year's award ceremony was held at COEX in Seoul.
The award-winning product is a multi-biotics health functional food that combines probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics in a single formulation. Taking into account the characteristics of each ingredient, probiotics and prebiotics are formulated as powders, while postbiotics are incorporated as granules.
To ensure independent quality management of each ingredient, ILDONG Bioscience developed a specialized separation and quantitative control technology that utilizes the differences in particle sizes between granules and powders, establishing a dedicated quality control system for each ingredient.
The company also implemented a dual-hopper filling system that enables different ingredient forms to be accurately dispensed into a single stick pack according to predetermined quantities. According to the company, this technology helps address uneven mixing issues and improves consistency in manufacturing quality.
For the probiotic ingredients, ILDONG Bioscience applied its proprietary live probiotic protection coating technology, Q-Shield®, to enhance stability throughout the manufacturing and distribution processes. Meanwhile, granulation technology was applied to the postbiotic ingredients to improve quality control and consumer convenience.
The product also features RHT3201®, a postbiotic ingredient developed by the ILDONG Pharmaceutical Group and individually recognized by Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) for its skin immune health functionality.
A representative of the ILDONG Pharmaceutical Group commented, "Through continuous research and development, we will continue to introduce promising ingredients and products that deliver both quality and functionality, while strengthening our efforts to explore new opportunities in domestic and international health functional food markets."
Meanwhile, ILDONG Bioscience participated in Vitafoods Asia 2026, held in Bangkok, Thailand, last September, where it showcased its functional probiotic ingredients and manufacturing technologies.
At the exhibition, the company introduced its patented quadruple-coating technology, designed to enhance the stability of probiotic ingredients, along with its customized ODM (Original Design Manufacturing) solutions covering the entire process from raw materials to finished products. ILDONG Bioscience also held discussions with international companies to explore potential business partnerships.