Ginger
Variety : Ginger
Botanical Name : Zingiber officinale
Forms Available : Whole / Slices / Powder
Used Part : Root
Product Type : Imported Products
Organic : Organic/Natural/IPM
Packging : 20 Kg Bag or Customized
Container Capacity : 20' Container: 10 MT 40' Container: 20 MT
Overview
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Slices are thinly cut, dried portions of fresh ginger root, preserving their aromatic flavor, pungency, and bioactive compounds such as gingerols and shogaols. Widely used in culinary, functional foods, beverages, herbal teas, and nutraceutical applications, Ginger Slices offer convenient use while retaining their health-promoting properties.
Uses
- Culinary & Functional Foods: Added to soups, curries, stews, baked goods, sauces, and spice blends for flavor and aroma.
- Herbal & Nutraceuticals: Used in wellness teas, powders, capsules, and supplements for digestive support, immunity, and antioxidant benefits.
- Functional Beverages: Brewed in teas, health drinks, infused beverages, and smoothies.
- Traditional Remedies: Used in Ayurveda and herbal medicine for digestion, nausea relief, respiratory wellness, and overall vitality.
Benefits
- Rich in bioactive compounds such as gingerols and shogaols, supporting overall wellness.
- Promotes digestive health, immunity, and anti-inflammatory effects.
- Provides aromatic flavor and natural pungency to culinary and beverage applications.
- Traditionally used for relief from nausea, colds, and respiratory discomfort.
- Supports overall vitality, circulation, and wellness.
Industry Applications
- Food & Beverage: Soups, curries, stews, baked goods, sauces, and spice blends.
- Herbal & Nutraceuticals: Powders, capsules, tablets, and wellness supplements.
- Functional Beverages: Herbal teas, health drinks, smoothies, and infused beverages.
- Pharmaceuticals & Ayurveda: Ingredient in herbal and wellness formulations for digestion, immunity, and respiratory health.
| # | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | Whole, dried, well-peeled rhizomes or fingers |
| 2 | Color | Light brown to pale yellow |
| 3 | Flavor & Aroma | Strong, pungent, and spicy; characteristic aromatic odor |
| 4 | Moisture | NMT 12.0% |
| 6 | Total Ash | NMT 6.0% |
| 7 | Acid Insoluble Ash | NMT 1.5% |
| 8 | Foreign Matter | NMT 1.0% |
| 9 | Volatile Oil Content | NLT 1.5% |
| 10 | Pungency (Gingerol) | NLT 2.0% |
| 11 | Microbiological | Conforms to standard food safety limits |

