Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a rhizome spice commonly used in cooking, medicine, and herbal remedies.
*Types:*
1. Fresh Ginger
2. Dried Ginger
3. Powdered Ginger
4. Crystallized Ginger
5. Pickled Ginger
6. Ginger Oil
7. Ginger Extract
*Product Specifications:*
*Physical Characteristics:*
– Color: Yellowish-brown to light brown
– Shape: Irregular, cylindrical, or spherical
– Size: Varies (fresh), 1-5 cm (dried)
– Texture: Firm, fibrous (fresh), dry, brittle (dried)
*Chemical Composition:*
– Water content: 80-90% (fresh), 10-15% (dried)
– Volatile oils: 1-3% (gingerol, shogaol, zingiberene)
– Fiber: 2-5%
– Protein: 1-2%
– Ash: 5-7%
*Nutritional Information (per 100g):*
– Energy: 80 kcal
– Carbohydrates: 18g
– Fiber: 2g
– Protein: 1.5g
– Fat: 0.5g
– Sodium: 1mg
– Potassium: 415mg
– Vitamin C: 3mg
– Vitamin B6: 0.1mg
*Health Benefits:*
1. Digestive aid
2. Anti-inflammatory
3. Antioxidant
4. Anti-nausea
5. Cold and flu relief
*Uses:*
1. Culinary (cooking, baking)
2. Beverages (tea, juice, beer)
3. Medicine (traditional, herbal)
4. Cosmetics (skincare, haircare)
5. Food processing (preservative, flavoring)
*Storage and Handling:*
1. Store in cool, dry place
2. Keep away from direct sunlight
3. Refrigerate or freeze to maintain freshness
*Packing Options:*
1. Bags (paper, plastic)
2. Containers (glass, plastic)
3. Bulk packaging
4. Retail packaging ( jars, packets)