Description

Ginger
Ginger is a tropical flowering plant that originally grew in Southeast Asia but is now widely available from growers around the world. It\'s classified as a member of the Zingiberaceae family, making it a close relative of turmeric. The scientific name for ginger is Zingiber officinale, which is thought to come from the Sanskrit name for the spice (singabera).
The leafy plant grows to about three feet tall and produces clusters of greenish-purple flowers. Gingers root or rhizome is the part used as a spice or healing aid. Depending on the variety, the inside of the root can be yellow, red, or white. Its harvested by pulling the entire plant out of the soil, removing the leaves and cleaning the root. We supply top grade quality washed clean ginger.
Ginger can be eaten fresh, dried and stored as a spice, or made into tablets, capsules, and liquid extracts. Theres about 2 percent of essential oil in the root, which is used in the cosmetic industry as a fragrance in soaps.
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