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Ginger

Foodies' favourite root

Ginger - Product photo

In the countries of origin, the taste, applications and properties of ginger have been widely known for centuries. In Northwestern Europe, it is now also one of the best known root crops. It has even earned ginger a trendy reputation among the 'foodies', bloggers who write about food and drink.

It is the root tuber of the ginger plant, a reed-like crop that is raised above the ground in very irregular shapes. The skin of fresh ginger is beige to light brown, with a texture that can be soft but also rough to the touch. The strong, spicy taste gives dishes and drinks a very special touch. Ginger also gives off a pleasant aroma.

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Storage advice

  • Transport and storage: Ginger keeps well for a long time, especially under cool conditions. An ideal temperature for transport and storage is between 8 and 12˚C.
  • Shop: Maintain quality with a place on the regular producce shelf.

Our ginger is grown in:

China, Thailand, Brazil and Peru

Growing and harvesting

At the grower's

At Nature's Pride we source ginger from China, where people have been growing it for centuries. The cultivation period runs from April to October. It starts with planting ginger seeds, which grow into plants during the summer months. To limit the scorching effects of the sun, the growers work with awnings.

After the harvest in October, the ginger roots are kept in a cold store for 1 to 2 months. This time is needed to firm up the skin. In December, the process continues with washing and drying the ginger roots. Once the skin has dries sufficiently, the ginger is prepared for shipment to the Netherlands. This happens in bulk packaging, after which the employees at Nature's Pride package ginger in the customer's desired packaging.

Ginger - Growth & Harvest

Recipes & preparation tips

The list of uses for ginger in the kitchen is long. Especially in oriental cuisine, it is a popular ingredient that takes recipes to a higher level with its typical, intense flavours. For example, a mango salad with prawns or a carambola tarte tatin, two inspiring sample recipes from the EAT ME website. Ginger also adds an unexpected twist to drinks. It tastes wonderful in tea, but the combination with pomegranate is a real winner, too. Ginger is easy to prepare: peel and then chop, grate or slice.

Ginger - Recipes & Preparation Tips

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