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Ground Ginger Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

Ground Ginger

Granville Island Spice Co.
$12.95 - $12.95
$12.95
$12.95 - $12.95
$12.95
Size: 50 g / 1.75 oz

Ginger (zingiber officinale) is native to South Asia, an essential ingredient there, and in China, Korea and Japan. It has become an important ingredient and almost universally popular. In Western cuisine it is more often used in sweets and baking, for which the powdered form is useful. Ground ginger is approximately six times as potent, by volume, as fresh, so use sparingly. In folk traditions, ginger is powerful medicine, particularly in the treatment of nausea and other digestive disorders, and for relieving pain and colds.

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The transition from fresh ginger to ground ginger brings about a transformation in flavor intensity. Ground ginger is approximately six times as potent, by volume, as its fresh counterpart. Thus, a little goes a long way, and it's best to use ground ginger sparingly to ensure the perfect balance of taste in your dishes. Beyond its culinary merits, ginger holds a remarkable place in folk traditions as a powerful medicinal herb. It has been treasured for its ability to alleviate nausea and digestive disorders, providing comfort during moments of discomfort. Additionally, ginger has been utilized for its analgesic properties, offering relief from pain, and for combating the symptoms of colds.

Ingredients

Ingredients

Ginger (Zingiber officinale), meticulously picked from South Asia.