Zingiber Officinale
What is Zingiber Officinale?
Zingiber officinale, commonly known as ginger, is a flowering plant whose rhizome, or root stalk, is widely used as a spice and in traditional medicine. It is native to Southeast Asia but is now cultivated in many tropical regions. The rhizome is typically harvested, cleaned, and then used fresh, dried, or powdered.
Is Zingiber Officinale vegan?
Zingiber Officinale is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Zingiber Officinale gluten-free?
Ginger is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA and does not contain gluten.
What is Zingiber Officinale used for?
Ginger is primarily used as a flavoring agent in a wide variety of foods and beverages, including baked goods, candies, sauces, and teas.
Is Zingiber Officinale safe?
Ginger is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient.
Why it's used
Ginger is primarily used as a flavoring agent in a wide variety of foods and beverages, including baked goods, candies, sauces, and teas. It adds a warm, pungent, and slightly sweet flavor. It can also be used for its aromatic properties.
Health notes
Ginger is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. It has been studied for various health effects, with some research suggesting it may help with nausea and indigestion. JECFA has evaluated ginger and established specifications for its identity and quality. Evidence on other health benefits is mixed and requires more research.
Allergen info
Ginger is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA and does not contain gluten.
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