Parameter | Specification |
Botanical Name | Zingiber officinale |
Common Name | Ginger |
Family | Zingiberaceae |
Plant Type | Herbaceous perennial |
Part Used | Rhizome (underground stem) |
Rhizome Shape | Knobby, irregular |
Rhizome Color | Light brown (outer), yellowish (inner) |
Rhizome Size | 3–15 cm long segments |
Texture | Fibrous, firm |
Aroma | Strong, spicy, aromatic |
Flavor | Pungent, slightly sweet |
Moisture Content | 80–85% (fresh ginger) |
Uses | Culinary, medicinal, cosmetic, beverage |