Organic
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
Product Details
PLU Code
94612
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Ginger Root › All Sizes
Origin
Native to Southeast Asia with major producers in India, China, and Indonesia
Temperature
12 to 14°C (54 to 57°F)
Shelf Life
60-90 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
Commercial storage guidance for mature ginger rhizomes. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
12 to 14°C (54 to 57°F)
Humidity
85-90%
Packaging
Well-ventilated bags or containers
Shelf Life
60-90 days
Storage Notes: Dehydration is the main problem, with rhizomes losing sheen and shriveling at low humidity, while cold storage causes chilling injury with skin pitting and loss of color. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 336-337.
Applies to: mature ginger rhizomes.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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PLU Reference
4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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