Ginger extract

Ginger is a popular spice and medicinal herb derived from the rhizome (underground stem) of the ginger plant (Zingiber officinale). It’s known for its pungent, spicy flavor and aroma. Ginger plants are herbaceous perennials, meaning they live for more than two years and grow annually, producing stems with narrow green leaves and yellow flowers. The rhizome itself has a brown outer layer and a yellow center, with a spicy, citrusy aroma. 

Key features of ginger:

Rhizome: The underground stem is the part used as a spice and in medicine. 

Pungent flavor: The spicy taste is attributed to compounds called gingerols. 

Aromatic: Ginger has a distinct, aromatic scent. 

Global use: It’s used in cuisine, traditional medicine, and even some cosmetics. 

Plant: Ginger is a perennial herb, growing from a rhizome that produces pseudostems (false stems) and flowers. 

Family: Ginger belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, which also includes turmeric and cardamom. 

Origin: Ginger originated in tropical Asia, likely in southern China and India. 

Historical use: Ginger has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years in various cultures.