Fresh Ginger Specifications
Product Name Fresh Ginger Whole
Botanical Name Zingiber officinale
Family Zingiberaceae
Physical Characteristics
Appearance Fresh plump and firm rhizomes with smooth to slightly wrinkled skin
Color Skin Light brown to golden tan
Color Flesh Pale yellow to light greenishyellow
Shape Irregular knobby and branched rhizomes
Size 515 cm in length variety dependent varying diameter
Aroma Strong pungent and spicy with a citrusy note
Flavor Warm sharp and slightly sweet with a peppery bite

Grading Based on Size and Quality

Grade Rhizome Size Moisture Shape
Extra Large XL 15 cm length 8590 Clean intact minimal branching
Large L 1015 cm length 8085 Intact mildly branched
Medium M 510 cm length 7580 Moderately branched
Small S 5 cm length 7075 More branching

Chemical Characteristics
Moisture 8090 depending on grade
Foreign Matter 05 max
DamagedDiscolored Rhizomes 1 max
Fibrous Content Low in fresh ginger variety dependent
Volatile Oil Content 12 responsible for aroma and flavor
Oleoresin Content 36 variety dependent

Packaging
Available Packaging 5kg 10kg 25kg cartons or mesh bags as per customer requirement
Shelf Life 24 weeks when stored in a cool dry place 1012C with proper ventilation

Usage
Widely used in culinary applications across Asian Indian and global cuisines for flavoring
Essential in curries soups teas and stirfries
Known for medicinal properties in traditional medicine for digestive antiinflammatory and immuneboosting benefits

Varieties Available
Indian Ginger Medium to large size pungent high oil content
Origin
India