Dried Ginger

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Dried Ginger: a short introduction

Ginger is from the same family as turmeric and cardamom. It is a flowering plant whose rhizome, (ginger root) is widely used as a spice or for medicinal properties. Its origins can be traced back to ancient India, China, Greece and Rome.

For thousands of years, ginger has been famed for its aromatic, culinary and medicinal properties. Today, Australia, Fiji, India, Indonesia and Jamaica, are among the top producers of ginger.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS

Dried ginger belongs to the dried fruit family. It is a root of Eastern origin and a key ingredient to Asian cuisine. It has been the object of many studies, both to analyze its chemical composition and prove its benefits for the body, which is mainly attributed to the phytochemicals it contains. A thin slice of ginger has only a few calories (1.6 kcal) and contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin C, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc.

Ginger also contains substances with antioxidant, anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties, such as capsaicin, beta-carotene, caffeic acid and curcumin. The results of various studies have shown that ginger can be effective against the symptoms of nausea caused by vertigo, travelling, surgery or chemotherapy. New data claims that ginger helps to reduce arthritis and may be beneficial in osteoarthritis treatment. Ginger is also effective in blood sugar regulation in diabetic patients and reducing LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood and in controlling infections.