Split Dried Ginger

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