Attribute |
Specification |
Product Name |
Fresh Ginger |
Botanical Name |
Zingiber officinale |
Appearance |
Firm, plump rhizomes with light brown to golden skin |
Shape |
Irregular, knobby, and branched rhizomes |
Size |
3–15 cm in length, variable thickness |
Skin |
Thin, slightly rough, may be peeled easily when fresh |
Flesh Color |
Pale yellow to light brown |
Aroma |
Strong, spicy, and pungent |
Taste |
Spicy, warm, and slightly sweet |
Moisture Content |
80%–85% |
Fiber Content |
Moderate |
Foreign Matter |
Not more than 1% |
Damaged Pieces |
Not more than 2% |
Maturity |
Fully matured rhizomes |
Cleanliness |
Clean, free from soil and dirt |
Pest Damage |
Free from pests and visible damage |