Ginger Root Powder, Certified Organic

Our organic ginger root powder forms an aromatic base, along with onion and garlic. It is found in Indian curries, Thai curries and soups, Vietnamese broths, and numerous Chinese dishes. The fresh rhizome is popular as a tea or in juice. Use to season meat, vegetables, or sauces. Species: Zingiber officinale Other names: shunthi Appearance: The fresh ginger rhizome is thick, knobby, and pale yellow. Dried and powdered ginger retains a light yellow color with a somewhat fibrous texture. Typically used: Fresh or powdered Origin: Ginger root powder is made by drying and grinding the rhizome of the ginger plant. It most likely originated in China, although the exact origin is unknown, as it has been cultivated for so many thousands of years. It thrives in a tropical climate, and is one of the most consumed spices in the world. The top world producer of ginger is India, followed by China, Indonesia, Nigeria, Thailand, and the Philippines. Flavor: Fiery and cinnamon-like with a bite; bright