Galangal
What is Galangal?
Galangal is a rhizome, or underground stem, in the ginger family. It has a pungent, spicy flavor with notes of pine and citrus. It is native to Southeast Asia and is typically used fresh or dried.
Is Galangal vegan?
Galangal is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Galangal gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Galangal a major allergen?
Galangal is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA.
What is Galangal used for?
Galangal is used as a spice and flavoring agent in many Southeast Asian cuisines, particularly Thai and Vietnamese dishes.
Is Galangal safe?
Galangal is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient.
Why it's used
Galangal is used as a spice and flavoring agent in many Southeast Asian cuisines, particularly Thai and Vietnamese dishes. It adds a distinctive aromatic and slightly peppery taste to curries, soups, and marinades.
Health notes
Galangal is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is not typically associated with adverse health effects at the levels found in food. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated various spices, but specific evaluations for galangal's safety at typical consumption levels are not widely publicized.
Allergen info
Galangal is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.
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