Ginger

SpiceAromaticWarmPepperyCitrusPungentEarthySweet-spicy

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 335
Protein (g): 8.98
Fat (g): 4.24
Carbs (g): 71.62
Fiber (g): 14.1
Sodium (mg): 27

Concentrated compared with fresh ginger; small amounts deliver strong flavor. Values vary by brand and grind.

Storage

Room temp: up to 720 days
Refrigerated: up to 0 days
Frozen: up to 0 days

Ground ginger is a fine, pale tan powder made from dried ginger root. It tastes warm, peppery, and slightly citrusy; it disperses quickly into batters and liquids. Cooks use it to season curries, cookies, quick breads, and marinades, and to bolster dry rubs and spice blends.

Ginger originated in Southeast Asia and spread through South Asian and Chinese cuisines via ancient trade routes. Dried and ground forms moved along spice routes into the Middle East and Europe; today major producers include India, China, and Nigeria, where mature rhizomes are dried and milled.