Ginger / இஞ்சி – 1Kg

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  • Health Benefits: Renowned for its medicinal properties, ginger contains bioactive compounds like gingerol, offering antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. It’s commonly used to alleviate nausea, aid digestion, reduce muscle pain, lower blood sugar levels, and boost immunity.
  • Processing: Fresh ginger can be consumed raw, grated, minced, sliced, or juiced. It’s also dried and ground into ginger powder, or preserved in syrup, pickled, or candied. Extracts and oils are used in various industries.
  • Storage: Store fresh ginger in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. It can be kept at room temperature for several weeks or refrigerated for longer storage. Freezing or preserving in vinegar or syrup can extend shelf life.
  • Botanical Name: Ginger comes from the rhizome of the Zingiber officinale plant, belonging to the Zingiberaceae family.
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    Fresh ginger in kaaikani form consists of knobby, irregular-shaped rhizomes, typically ranging from 5 to 15 centimeters in length. The rhizomes have a pale yellow to light brown skin, which may be smooth or slightly wrinkled, depending on maturity. The surface is often covered with small, thin root fibers, and there may be branching points where new shoots emerge.The texture of fresh ginger in kaaikani form is firm and slightly fibrous, with a juicy interior. The skin is thin but tough, providing protection for the tender flesh inside. When cut or grated, fresh ginger releases a fragrant juice that adds both flavor and moisture to dishes.

    Varieties

    There are several varieties of ginger, including common ginger (Zingiber officinale), which is widely used in cooking, and lesser-known varieties such as galangal and turmeric ginger.

    Health Benefits

    Ginger is renowned for its medicinal properties and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. It contains bioactive compounds such as gingerol, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Ginger is often used to alleviate nausea, aid digestion, reduce muscle pain and soreness, lower blood sugar levels, and boost immunity.

    Processing

    Fresh ginger can be consumed raw, grated, minced, sliced, or juiced. It can also be dried and ground into ginger powder, or preserved in syrup, pickled, or candied. Ginger extract and ginger oil are also used in various industries, including food, beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.

    Storage

    Fresh ginger should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. It can be kept at room temperature for several weeks or refrigerated for longer storage. To extend its shelf life, ginger can be frozen or preserved in vinegar or syrup.