Ginger Root Powder

Zingiber Officinale

Ginger Root Powder / Zingiber Officinale Radix / Dried Bulk Spice / Organic Dried Herb

Origin: Bulgaria
Botanical Name: Zingiber Officinale
Other Names: Black ginger, Canton ginger, Cochin ginger, Common ginger, Garden ginger, Gingembre, Imber, Jamaican ginger, Jengibre, Sonth, Powdered Ginger

Zingiber officinale is the scientific name for ginger, a flowering plant that originated in Southeast Asia but is now widely cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions around the world. In culinary applications, ginger is a versatile ingredient used in both sweet and savory dishes. It adds a distinctive flavor and aroma, ranging from spicy and pungent to slightly sweet and warm. Ginger can be used fresh, dried, or ground, and it's a common ingredient in cuisines around the world, particularly in Asian, Indian, and Caribbean cooking. Ginger powder is made from dried ginger root. The use of ginger root powder dates back over 5,000 years and can be found in many ancient texts worldwide.

Using:
-Dried ginger powder is used in spices and masalas for gravies, curries, marinades, stews etc.
-Mix cinnamon, fennel, cardamom and cloves to make masala tea with powdered ginger
-Marinades for Tandoori starters, vegetarian and non-vegetarian.
-Used to flavour ginger breads.
-Dried ginger powder is used for adding flavor to a variety of baked dishes like ginger cookies and ginger candies.
Tea:
Boil 1 cup water. Place the dried ginger powder in a cup. Once the water has boiled, pour it over the ginger in the cup. Allow the ginger to steep in the hot water for about 5-10 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer the flavor.

Traditional Use

Ginger is one of the world's most treasured warming spices, valued in kitchens and herbal traditions from Asia to Europe. Ground ginger is traditionally used:

• In the kitchen: gingerbread, cookies, cakes, curries and oriental dishes
• As a warming tea to support digestion and ease bloating and gas
• To help settle the stomach and ease occasional queasiness, including on journeys
• To support the body's natural defenses in the cold season
• To support healthy circulation and a feeling of warmth and energy
• As a natural source of antioxidants
• As a gargle for the throat and a rinse for the gums

Harvest & Character

Finely ground dried root of Zingiber officinale, with a warm, spicy, slightly lemony aroma.

Please note: Use in moderation if you have a sensitive stomach, or liver or gallbladder problems.

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