Ginger for export and import Product name Ginger for export and import Parts used Rhizomes Grade of Ginger Standard of Ginger Color and appearance of Ginger Yellowish Brown Organoleptic characters Characteristic taste & aroma Extraneous matter (% w/w) of Ginger for export and import: < 1 Moisture (% w/w) of Ginger for export and import max1 Total ash (% w/w) of Ginger max 6 Water-soluble ash (% w/w) > 1.5 Alcohol-soluble extractive (% w/w) >3 Water-soluble extractive (% w/w) > 10 Acid insoluble ash (% w/w) max 2 Heavy Metals Lead max (ppm) 5 Arsenic max (ppm) 1 of Ginger