Ginger is a pungent, aromatic root with widespread culinary and therapeutic use. India is a leading producer and exporter of both fresh and dry ginger. Dry ginger is particularly valued for its concentrated flavor and long shelf life. It supports digestion, relieves nausea, and is widely used in teas, spice mixes, and herbal syrups. Our ginger is carefully cleaned, sun-dried, and sorted to retain essential oils and pungency.
It is one of the "Holy Trinities" of Chinese cooking. This aromatic spice has a brown external layer and yellow centre with a unique citrusy aroma. Its refreshing scent finds use in aromatics and cosmetics. It has a distinctly zesty, piquant bite and a soapy taste with undertones of sweetness. Apart from its high nutritional value, ginger is said to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anti-tumour properties. It could aid digestion and is used in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from nausea to cancer.
Ginger as a plant is refreshingly aromatic and the underground rhizome, whether raw or processed, is valued as a spice in India. It is a tropical plant with the center of origin in India
Fresh Ginger, Dry Ginger Powder, Oleoresin, and oil are used in food processing. It is an indispensable ingredient in the manufacture of gingerbread, confectionary, ginger ale, curry powders, certain curried meats, table sauces, in pickling and in the manufacture of certain cordials, ginger cocktail, carbonate drinks, liquors, etc.
In medicine, Ginger is used as a carminative and stimulant. It has wider application in indigenous medicines. The ginger oil is used as a food flavourant in soft drinks.
In Indian cuisine, ginger is a key ingredient, especially in thicker gravies, as well as in many other dishes, both vegetarian and meat-based. Ginger also has a role in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. It is an ingredient in traditional Indian drinks, both cold and hot, including spiced Masala chai
• Forms: Dry whole ginger, ginger slices, ginger powder
• Cultivation Zones: Kerala, Meghalaya, Karnataka
• Export Uses: Tea blends, herbal extracts, food additives
• Certifications: FSSAI, APEDA, phytosanitary clearance
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