Seeds

Dry Ginger (Sonth)

India is one of the world's largest producers and exporters of Dry Ginger, known for its superior pungency, warm aroma, and high medicinal value. Our Dry Ginger is meticulously processed by sun-drying mature ginger rhizomes sourced from the fertile regions of Kerala, Karnataka, and Meghalaya. We offer both Bleached (lime-coated) and Unbleached (natural) varieties, thoroughly cleaned and graded to meet international food safety standards.

  • Description

Technical Specifications: 

  • Type: Whole (Panja), Slices, or Ground Powder 
  • Varieties: Bleached / Unbleached (Natural) 
  • Purity: 99% to 99.5% Min 
  • Moisture: 10% to 12% Max 
  • Volatile Oil: 1.5% to 2.5% Min 
  • Total Ash: 8% Max 
  • Extraneous Matter: 1% Max 

Applications & Uses 

  • Culinary & Bakery: A staple in international cuisine for making ginger snaps, gingerbread, cookies, and Savory curry blends. 
  • Beverage Industry: Extensively used in the production of ginger tea, ginger ale, and Flavored herbal infusions. 
  • Medicinal & Ayurvedic: Highly valued for its anti-inflammatory and digestive properties; used to treat nausea, cold, and joint pain. 
  • Oil & Oleoresin: Used as a raw material for extracting ginger oil and oleoresins for the fragrance and pharmaceutical industries.