Dry Ginger Powder, Application : Spices

Ginger is derived from a flowering plant where the rhizome or root is used as a spice and as folk medicine. It belongs to the family of ‘Zingiberaceae’ that had its origin in the tropical rainforests of India, China, and Southern Asia where it is still cultivated. These countries are the world’s largest producers of ginger. Dried ginger has been used for centuries as Chinese medicine.
Dry ginger is also known as ‘Soonth’ or ‘Sunth’ is nothing but sun-dried fresh ginger. Calcium carbonate is used to bleach dried ginger to give it a whitish clean look. Dried ginger is used whole or in powdered form which is easy to store generally has a longer shelf life.
Culinary Uses: Fresh Ginger sliced or crushed is a versatile ingredient for Indian culinary delights. Dried ginger powder is used to spice up food and beverages. It is used for seasoning dishes and as a spice to Indian curries and gravies. You can make excellent gingerbread, ginger candies, and ginger cookies with dry ginger powder. Ginger tea a centuries-old herbal recipe made with dried ginger is an amazing remedy for nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness and to relieve inflammation