NAME: Zingiberofficinale

FAMILY: Zingiberaceae

ORIGIN: Nigeria

APPEARANCE:  fibrous structure

TASTE: unique, sweet and spicy

HEALING POWERS: stimulates circulation and energy flow, promotes digestion, strengthens the body, removes toxins from the body, helps with colds

PART OF PLANT: bulb

PROCESSING METHOD: the bulb is peeled and cut into pieces and then it is dried

COOKERY: 

• ginger powder is used for making cakes but also in everyday meals
• pickled ginger is a common food that is eaten with sushi

CATERING/HOSPITALITY: 

• decoration for hot beverages such as tea, punch and mulled/spiked wine
• an ingredient in a variety of smoothies and cocktails that give it a slightly spicy note
• decoration in drinks containing ginger beer
• pairs well with other warm spices

• dark, dry place at room temperature
• shelf life: 24 months