Organic ground ginger

Organic ground ginger: crisp and straight from nature

Organic ground ginger has a crisp and citrus-like taste. The versatile spice is most often found in Asian dishes, although it is also increasingly found in the most diverse spice mixes. Over time, ginger has become very popular in world cuisine. You can order organic ground ginger online from us in a quantity of 200 grams or 1 kilo.

What is organic ground ginger?

Organic ground ginger, also called djahé, comes from the rhizome of the ginger plant, the zingiber officinale. It owes its strong taste to the presence of shogaols and gingerol. This organic variety has an even stronger flavour than fresh ginger. Besides being used in many ways in the kitchen, it is also a natural medicine.

Why is organic ground ginger so healthy?

To come straight back to that medicinal effect: organic ground ginger has several advantages for your health. In the east, the spice has been used as a medicine for centuries. The spice is an antioxidant, which means that it fights radical substances in your body. So it is not surprising that it is often used for colds. Organic ground ginger also has a regulating effect on blood sugar levels, calms the intestines and has a stimulating effect on digestion. Enjoying your food and taking care of your body have never been easier!

When do you use organic ground ginger?

Organic ground ginger suits both sweet and savoury dishes. In Asia, the spice is mainly used for the latter, while in the Netherlands we mainly use it in sweet dishes or snacks. Speculaas, peperkoek and gingerbread are popular sweets that all contain ginger. Instead of fresh ginger you can always use our organic ground ginger in a dish. Please note that the ground version is a lot stronger. A teaspoon is just as strong as a fresh piece of 2 centimetres.