4612 Ginger

"Spicing up your cuisine worldwide"

Fresh, versatile, and aromatic root spice enhancing flavors in various cuisines

Also known as: Zingiber officinale, Common Ginger, Culinary Ginger, Asian Ginger

Botanical name: Zingiber officinale

Ginger illustration

Quick Facts

PLU Code

4612 (4-digit conventional)

Category & Size

VegetablesGinger RootAll Sizes

Origin

Native to Southeast Asia with major producers in India, China, and Indonesia

Storage Temperature

10-15°C (50-59°F)

Shelf Life

14-21 days

Status

Approved

About Ginger

Highly valued for its medicinal properties and flavor. Requires controlled atmosphere, high humidity, and refrigeration during transportation to maintain freshness

Nutrition Information

Ginger is low in calories and rich in nutrients, per 100 grams of fresh ginger the nutrition facts are approximately

energy 80 kilocalories

protein 1.8 grams

fat 0.7 grams

carbohydrates 17.8 grams

dietary fiber 2 grams

sugars 1.7 grams

sodium 11 milligrams

potassium 415 milligrams

vitamin A 10 micrograms

vitamin B6 0.1 milligrams

vitamin C 3.2 milligrams

vitamin E 0.2 milligrams

vitamin K 15 micrograms

folate 11 micrograms

magnesium 43 milligrams

manganese 0.2 milligrams

copper 0.3 milligrams

phosphorus 34 milligrams

iron 0.6 milligrams

calcium 19 milligrams

zinc 0.3 milligrams

omega-3 fatty acids and water content is approximately 79 grams

Storage & Handling

Ginger is a perishable crop requiring controlled temperature, humidity, and good air circulation for long-term storage.

Optimal Storage Conditions:
Temperature: 10-15°C (50-59°F)
Humidity: 80-90%
Packaging: Well-ventilated bags or containers
Shelf Life: 14-21 days
Storage Notes: For longer shelf life, roots should not be washed before storage. Ginger can also be stored at 0°C for longer shelf life but not recommended due to moisture-related issues.

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Commodity Details
Commodity Key:
ginger-root
Variety:
Regular
Created:
December 1999
Last Updated:
December 2023
PLU Code Reference

4-digit codes: Conventionally grown produce

5-digit codes starting with 9: Organic produce

5-digit codes starting with 8: Originally intended for GMO (rarely used)


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