This product is a fresh Ginger root (rhizome), a gnarled, thick, beige-brown subterranean stem of the ginger plant. It is widely used as a spice and traditional medicine for its aromatic, pungent, and spicy flavor.
Key Features:
- Product Type: Spice / Herb (Ginger Rhizome, Zingiber officinale).
- Appearance: Irregular, knobby, and branched shape with rough, thin, beige-brown skin.
- Interior (Flesh): (Typically not visible, but characteristic) Pale yellow, fibrous, and juicy when fresh.
- Flavor/Aroma: Powerful, warm, pungent, and highly aromatic.
- Common Uses: Used fresh or dried in cooking, baking (gingerbread), brewing tea, and preparing traditional remedies for nausea and digestion.
- Health Benefit: Contains gingerol, known for its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.