الزنجبيل

🌿 Dried Ginger / Ground Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Also known as: Ginger Powder, Dried Ginger Root, زنجبيل مجفف

📝 General Description

Dried ginger is made by drying the cleaned and peeled rhizomes of the Zingiber officinale plant. It has a warm, spicy, and slightly sweet flavor with a strong aroma. Ginger is widely used in culinary dishes, beverages, traditional medicine, and cosmetics. The drying process concentrates its flavor and extends shelf life, making it ideal for storage and transport.

🔬 Physical Properties

Color: Light brown to pale yellow

Form: Sliced, granulated, or powdered

Odor: Strong, pungent, and characteristic of fresh ginger

Taste: Warm, spicy, and slightly sweet

Moisture Content: ≤ 10%

Particle Size: 60–100 mesh for powder (customizable)

Purity: ≥ 99%

Foreign Matter: ≤ 0.5%

🧪 Chemical Properties

Volatile Oil Content: ≥ 1.5%

Gingerol Content: Present (main bioactive compound)

Total Ash: ≤ 8%

Acid Insoluble Ash: ≤ 2%

pH (aqueous solution): 5.5 – 6.5

🍽️ Nutritional Information (per 100g) (approximate)

Energy: 320–350 kcal

Protein: 7–9 g

Fat: 4–6 g

Carbohydrates: 65–75 g

Fiber: 12–15 g

Sugars: < 3 g

Calcium: 110–130 mg

Iron: 15–18 mg

Potassium: 1300–1400 mg

Sodium: < 40 mg

✅ Quality Standards

Compliant with ISO, HACCP, FDA, and EU food safety regulations

Free from additives, artificial color, and preservatives

Non-GMO and non-irradiated

Uniform drying and consistent aroma

🧫 Microbiological Standards

Total Plate Count: < 100,000 cfu/g

Yeast & Mold: < 1,000 cfu/g

E. coli: Negative

Salmonella: Absent in 25g

Coliforms: < 100 cfu/g

📦 Packaging & Storage

Packaging: Multi-layer paper bags, PP woven bags, or cartons with inner liner

Storage: Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, away from direct light and moisture

Shelf Life: 18 to 24 months under proper storage conditions

Origin: Egypt

🍛 Applications

Culinary spice in curries, baked goods, and marinades

Ingredient in herbal teas and health drinks

Used in Ayurvedic and traditional medicine

Common in cosmetic products for its soothing properties

Flavor enhancer in confectionery and beverages

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