Parameter |
Specification |
Product Name |
Dry Split Ginger |
Scientific Name |
Zingiber officinale |
Type |
Split Dried Ginger (Sun-dried or Machine-dried) |
Form |
Split rhizomes (longitudinally cut and dried) |
Color |
Light brown to pale yellow |
Size |
3 cm to 8 cm (length varies by origin and processing) |
Moisture Content |
Maximum 10% |
Fiber Content |
Maximum 4% to 6% |
Oil Content (Volatile) |
Minimum 1.5% |
Admixture |
Maximum 2% |
Foreign Matter |
Maximum 1% |
Damaged or Mouldy Pieces |
Maximum 1% |
Odor |
Characteristic strong, pungent ginger aroma |
Taste |
Pungent and spicy |
Purity |
Minimum 98% |
Shelf Life |
12 to 24 months under proper storage |
Packaging |
25 kg / 50 kg jute or PP bags (as per buyer’s need) |