Ginger
Fresh Nigerian ginger with strong aroma, spicy taste, and export-ready quality for food and industrial use.
Ginger
Scientific name: Zingiber officinale · Also known as: Ginger, Fresh Ginger, African Ginger
Fresh Nigerian ginger is carefully harvested and sorted to ensure premium quality, strong aroma, and high pungency. Known for its knobby shape and rich flavor profile, it is widely used across food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and wellness industries. Each rhizome is cleaned and handled to preserve its natural oils and freshness.
Highly valued in global markets, ginger is used both in raw and processed forms for its distinct spicy taste and medicinal properties. Its versatility makes it a key ingredient in culinary and industrial applications.
Common Applications
Product Specifications
| Property | Specification / Value |
|---|---|
| Property | Specification |
| Scientific Name | Zingiber officinale |
| Color | Yellowish-brown to light brown |
| Shape | Knobby, irregular, cylindrical rhizome |
| Size | 5-20 cm in length, 3-5 cm in width |
| Texture | Smooth to rough, with thin skin |
| Aroma | Strong, pungent, spicy |
| Taste | Spicy, hot, slightly sweet |
| Moisture Content | 80-85% (fresh ginger) |
| Weight | Varies depending on size, typically 20-40g per rhizome |
| Pulp Color | Light yellow to pale cream |
| Skin Thickness | Thin, with a papery texture |
