Culinary (flavoring agent, spice), traditional medicine for various ailments like colds, nausea, arthritis, migraines, and hypertension
Primary Health Benefits
Contains bioactive components like gingerol, offering antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial properties. Reduces muscle pain, cholesterol, heart disease risk, combats,osteoarthritis, may reduce cancer occurrence, boosts brain activity, protects against brain diabetes, rejuvenates skin, reduces cellulite and scars
Export Quality Notes
Good taste, nice color, low fiber content, accurate shape and size, food safety compliant, long shelf life. Quality assurance systems (GAP, GMP), traceability, and necessary certifications (organic, food safety,international standards) are essential. No specific U.S. grade standards, but Hawaiian standards are often used as trading standards.
Warm spice with pungent flavor used in cooking, baking (cookies, cakes, muffins), beverages (soothing ginger tea), curries, stews, marinades, smoothies, soups, and sauces
Primary Health Benefits
Effective in relieving indigestion, common cold, menstrual cramps, muscle pain, nausea, and vomiting. Helps lower blood sugar and reduces inflammation. Aids in weight loss due to thermogenic properties, boosting metabolism and fat burning. Contains Vitamin C, magnesium, and other minerals
Export Quality Notes
Concentrated flavor and medicinal properties due to the drying process. Should be stored away from moisture