Ground from the dried ginger root, our organic ginger powder is a heavenly spice has an off white to light brown appearance and the taste is warm and peppery with light, lemony undertones. Native to tropical Southeast Asia, ginger has been cultivated for more than 30 centuries.
Also known as Organic Ground Ginger or Organic Ginger Root Powder. Ginger has been found in early medical records indicating that it was used in teas, baths, and for chest compresses, these 3,000 year old Chinese and Indian writings also suggest ginger was also used to aid those with digestive issues. Ginger was introduced into Northern Europe by the Romans, where it was used in biscuits, cakes, and other sweet dishes.
Our Organic Ginger Powder is harvested in China and is the perfect spice for gingerbread as well as ideal for apple pie, biscuits, carrot cake, chutneys, cookies, pumpkin pie, preserves and sweet potatoes. It is also a critical ingredient in curry, masala blends, five-spice powder and ras el hanout.
We also carry non-organic Ginger Root Powder as well as Crystallized Ginger with its spicy-sweet, hot flavor.
Works well in combination with Cardamom, Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmeg, Paprika, Pepper and Saffron. Helpful hint: If you are using powdered ginger as a recipe substitute for fresh, use 1 /2 teaspoon ground for each tablespoon of fresh that is called for in the recipe.
Some of the more popular recipes calling for ginger powder are – Irish Ginger Snaps, Carrot Cake with Ginger and of course Old Fashion Ginger Bread.
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