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Ginger powder, a buff fine powder on a metal spoon

Spices & Powders

Ginger Powder

Zingiber officinale Roscoe · Zingiberaceae

40–60 mesh, volatile oil declared

Dried Zingiber officinale rhizome milled to 40–60 mesh, with volatile oil and sulphite status declared on every lot. A buff to pale brown powder.

Request a quote Specification and COA
Mesh
40–60; finer on request
Volatile oil
NLT 1.2 ml/100 g, declared per lot
Plant part
Dried rhizome
Colour
Buff to pale brown
Sulphites
Status stated per lot; unbleached as standard
Origin
India

Grades

Also known as ground ginger, dried ginger powder, sonth

Grades and standardisation

Specifying Ginger Powder

Ask whether ginger was bleached. Sulphur treatment can leave sulphites, which must be declared as an allergen in the UK and EU above 10 mg/kg; our standard material is unbleached.

GradeStandardisationMethodFormTypical useAvailability
Ginger powder, 40–60 mesh Volatile oil NLT 1.2 ml/100 g Distillation Buff to pale brown powder Seasonings, bakery, beverages Standard Request
Fine mesh, 80–100 Particle size Sieve Fine powder Beverages, smooth sauces On request Request
Steam-sterilised Microbiological status Plate count Powder Products with no further heat step On request Request
Organic USDA NOP or EU Organic Certificate Powder Certified organic lines On request Request
Whole dried ginger Cochin peeled or Calicut unpeeled Distillation Whole or split rhizome Grinding, extraction On request Request

Standard grades are held and supplied routinely; grades on request are produced against a confirmed order. Other standardisations, mesh sizes and packs can be quoted to specification.

Ginger Powder specification

Typical values for the ginger powder, 40–60 mesh. The specification agreed for your order governs.

Botanical sourceZingiber officinale Roscoe (Zingiberaceae)
Plant partDried rhizome
Volatile oilNLT 1.2 ml/100 g, distillation, declared per lot
ColourBuff to pale brown
Odour and tasteWarm and pungent
MoistureNMT 10–12% w/w
Total ashNMT 8% w/w
Acid-insoluble ashNMT 1.5% w/w
Extraneous matterNMT 1.0%
SulphitesStatus stated per lot
Mesh40–60 standard
Packaging25 kg multi-wall paper or PP bags with liner, or as specified
OriginIndia

Applications of Ginger Powder

Food manufacturing · Beverages · Dietary supplements

  • Seasoning and spice blends

    40–60 mesh

  • Bakery and biscuits

    40–60 mesh

  • Teas, beverages and drink mixes

    Fine mesh, 80–100

  • Sauces and marinades

    40–60 mesh

  • Whole-spice supplement input

    Ginger powder

Documentation

Supplied with ginger powder for UK and EU import and supplier approval.

  • Specification sheetGrade, limits and methodsBefore quotation
  • Certificate of analysisBatch results against the specificationEvery batch
  • Safety data sheetHandling, storage and transportOn request
  • Allergen and non-GMO statementsSigned declarationsOn request
  • BSE/TSE, non-irradiation and ETODeclarations for EU and UK importOn request
  • Certificate of originCountry of origin for customsWith shipment

Questions about Ginger Powder

What is the botanical source of Ginger Powder?

Ginger Powder is produced from the rhizome of Zingiber officinale.

What particle sizes are available?

Different mesh grades can be supplied according to the intended application. The required particle size should be specified when requesting a quotation.

What quality parameters are important for Ginger Powder?

Depending on the application, relevant parameters can include botanical identity, particle size, moisture, microbiological quality, ash and applicable contaminant limits.

What is Ginger Powder used for?

Ginger Powder is used across food, beverage, nutraceutical, spice and ingredient applications.

Can Ginger Powder be supplied against an existing specification?

Yes. An existing specification can be reviewed for particle size, quality parameters, testing requirements, packaging and quantity before quotation.

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Request a quote for Ginger Powder

Tell us the grade, the quantity and the delivery country. We reply within two working days with availability and the specification.

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