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Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale
Country of Origin: India
Common Name: Ginger Root Whole
English Name: Whole Ginger Root
French Name: Racine de Gingembre Entière
Hindi Name: Adrak Ki Jad
Also Known As: Fresh Ginger, Dried Ginger Root, Ginger Rhizome, Culinary Ginger, Zingiber Root
Part Used: Entire rhizome of Zingiber officinale
Description: Ginger is a tropical perennial plant that grows from thick, fibrous rhizomes, typically reaching 1–1.5 metres in height. The plant produces long, narrow, lance-shaped green leaves and slender stems topped with greenish-yellow flowers during its growing season. Native to Southeast Asia, ginger is now widely cultivated in India, China, and other tropical regions. The rhizomes develop full flavour, aroma, and fibrous structure after 8–10 months of growth, at which point they are carefully harvested for culinary and processing purposes.
The harvested rhizomes are firm, knobby, and fibrous, with a pale brown skin and yellowish interior. They are thoroughly cleaned to remove soil and impurities while preserving their natural structure and aroma. Whole rhizomes are dried under controlled low-temperature conditions, maintaining the characteristic colour, texture, and pungent aroma, without slicing or grinding.
The whole ginger root is visually appealing, with intact knobs and fibrous segments. This form allows for convenient storage, handling, and versatile applications where intact roots are preferred. The natural aroma and texture of the rhizome are retained, making it suitable for various culinary and infusion preparations.
Uses: Whole Ginger Root is used in soups, stews, sauces, marinades, spice blends, herbal infusions, and beverage preparations. It is also suitable for culinary experimentation, crafting herbal blends, infusing oils, creating decorative herb displays, and educational herb kits. The intact rhizomes allow for precise slicing, grating, or boiling, making them ideal for applications where the natural texture, aroma, and appearance of ginger are desired for flavour, visual appeal, and aromatic contribution.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, dark place in an airtight container. Refrigeration not required.
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