GINGER

GINGER

Synonyms : Zingiber; Zingiberis, Sonth ,

Biological Source :
Ginger consists of rhizomes of Zingiber officinale Roscoe, Family : Zingiberaceae, scrapped to remove outer skin and dried in sun. It contains not less than 0.8% of total gingerols on dried basis.

Geographical Distribution :
it is said to be native of South East Asia, but is cultivated in West Indies, Africa, Australia, Mauritius, Jamaica, Taiwan and India. More than 50 % of the world's
production is from lndia.

Organoleptic Characters
Colour : Externally, it is buff coloured,

Odour : Aggreeable and aromatic.

Taste : Aggreeable and pungent. Size : Rhizomes of ginger are about 5 to 15 x 1.5 to 6.5 cm.

Shape : Rhizomes are laterally compressed bearing short flat, ovate and oblique branches on the upper side, with bud at the apex.

T.S OF GINGER

ZINGER OFFICINALE

Fracture '. Short and fibrous.
 Uses :
Ginger is used as a stomachic, an aromatic, a carminative, stimulant and flavouring agent. Ginger oil is used in mouth washes, ginger-beverages and liquors.