Whole Dry Ginger

Variety & Origin Identification

• Variety: Indian Dry Ginger (Sonth)

• Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale

• Geographic Origin (Processing & Packing):

  • Rajkot district & nearby areas – Gujarat, India

• Fresh ginger is sourced through trusted channels and professionally processed near Rajkot to ensure authenticity, traceability, and consistent export quality.

Pungency Levels (SHU / Heat Indicator)

(Dry ginger is assessed by gingerol/shogaol content; SHU-equivalent heat perception is medium to high)

• Perceived Heat Level: Medium to High

• Active Compounds: Gingerols & Shogaols (aroma and heat intensity)

• Warm, spicy pungency suitable for culinary, beverage, and food processing applications.

Physical Specifications

• Forms Available:

  • Whole Dried Ginger (Rhizomes)

  • Ginger Flakes / Slices

  • Fine Ginger Powder

• Appearance:

  • Colour: Light brown to beige

  • Texture: Wrinkled, fibrous surface (whole)

  • Powder: Free-flowing, uniform grind

• Clean, mature pieces with strong aroma.

Quality & Purity Standards

• 100% Pure & Natural Dry Ginger

• No artificial colours

• Sudan Dye Free

• No fillers, no adulterants, no chemical treatment

• Hygienically processed for export-grade quality.

Moisture & Contaminant Control

• Moisture Content: ≤ 10% – 12%

• Strictly tested for:

  • Microbial contamination

  • Aflatoxin

• Compliant with EU, USA, and Middle East food safety regulations.

Processing Methods

• Fresh ginger is washed, sliced (if required), and sun-dried or controlled machine-dried

• Machine cleaned & Sortex selected

• Multi-stage cleaning:

  • De-dusting

  • Size grading

  • Metal detection

• Low-temperature grinding for powder form to preserve aroma and pungency.

Packaging Options

• PP Bags: 25 kg / 50 kg

• Jute Bags

• Paper bags with food-grade inner liner

• Vacuum-sealed packs (on request)

• Private labelling available with buyer’s brand & artwork.

Shipping & Logistic Capacity

• Monthly Supply Capacity: 25 – 50 MT

• Nearest Loading Ports:

  • Mundra Port

  • Kandla Port

• Third-party inspection supported: SGS / Intertek / Buyer-nominated agency.

Certifications & Compliance

• FSSAI Registered

• Spices Board Registered

• APEDA Registered

• IEC & GST Compliant

• Laboratory test reports available on request.

Processing Assurance

Dry ginger is carefully dried, cleaned, graded, and packed near Rajkot (Gujarat), ensuring strong aroma, consistent pungency, and export-grade quality.