Ground ginger
Ground ginger (Zingiber officinale) is dried ginger root that has been finely ground. The spice has a characteristic warm, aromatic and slightly pungent flavour and is suitable for a variety of culinary uses and spice blends.
Specificaties
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Ginger comes from the ginger plant (Zingiber officinale), a plant belonging to the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). To produce this product, the plant’s rhizome is dried and then ground into a fine powder.
Ground ginger has a distinctively warm and spicy character, with a slightly pungent flavour. Its fine texture makes it easy to measure out and incorporate into various dishes.
Ground ginger is widely used as a spice in dishes, drinks and spice mixes. It works well in both savoury and sweet dishes and can be combined with other spices such as cinnamon, cloves and cardamom.
Botanical information
- Dutch name: Ginger
- Botanical name: Zingiber officinale
- Plant family: Zingiberaceae (ginger family)
- Part of the plant: Rhizome
- Form: Ground
- Product type: Dried spice
100% ground ginger (Zingiber officinale).
Usage
Ground ginger can be used as a spice in a variety of dishes and drinks. Add it to taste to, for example, curries, marinades, sauces, baked goods, desserts or hot drinks.
The ground form is also suitable for use in herb and spice blends.
Storage advice
Store in a dry, cool, dark and sealed place.
