Organic Crystallized Ginger

Organic crystallized ginger is made from fresh ginger root that has been cooked in sugar syrup and then coated in sugar crystals. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a flowering plant whose rhizome, or root stalk, is widely used as a spice and in traditional medicine. The process of crystallizing ginger preserves it and gives it a sweet, spicy flavor and chewy texture.

Manufacturers use crystallized ginger primarily as a flavoring and textural ingredient. Its sweet and pungent taste makes it a popular addition to baked goods like cookies, cakes, and muffins, as well as candies, chocolates, and jams. It can also be used as a garnish or a chewy element in trail mixes.

Organic crystallized ginger is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. Ginger itself has been studied for potential health benefits, such as easing nausea and aiding digestion, although research is ongoing and results can be mixed. The FDA has not established specific upper intake limits for crystallized ginger. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated ginger and its components, but no specific numeric limits are relevant to its use as a food ingredient in this context.