Attribute |
Specification |
Product Name |
Split Dried Ginger |
Botanical Name |
Zingiber officinale |
Form |
Dried, longitudinally split rhizomes |
Appearance |
Hard, fibrous texture with a rough surface |
Color |
Light to dark brown outer surface; pale yellow inside |
Size |
Varies, typically 4–10 cm length |
Shape |
Irregularly split, flat or slightly curved pieces |
Aroma |
Strong, spicy, pungent |
Taste |
Sharp, warm, and slightly bitter |
Moisture Content |
Maximum 10% |
Volatile Oil Content |
Minimum 1.5% (depending on origin and quality) |
Admixture |
Maximum 1% |
Foreign Matter |
Not more than 1% |
Mould and Insect Damage |
Absent |
Ash Content |
Maximum 8% total ash; 2.5% acid insoluble ash |
Cleanliness |
Clean, free from dust, soil, and foreign materials |
Processing |
Sun-dried or mechanical drying after splitting |
Packaging |
Jute bags, PP woven sacks, or paper bags |
Shelf Life |
Up to 12 months under dry and cool storage conditions |