Ginger Processing Product analysis

Ginger is an herb have a thick root. It is a commonly used spice, which has originated in India. The spice is very common in India and China and is now used all over the world.

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Versatile Applications
Ginger is an important commercial crop with versatile applications. As condiment, ginger is used for flavoring many food products like tomato sauce or ketchup, salad dressings, meat sausages, gravies, pickles, curry dishes and so on. In many medicines as it helps digestion and absorption of food and has antiseptic properties. Ginger based products have wide range of applications in many industries like food processing, pharmaceutical, soft drinks, meat canning, confectionary, tobacco processing, soap making and so on. It is, therefore, necessary to assess market for the contemplated products before finalizing the production capacity. There are good export prospects as well.

Ginger is usually available in three different forms; fresh (green) ginger,preserved ginger in brine or syrup , dried ginger spice.

Fresh ginger
Fresh is usually only eaten in the area where it is produced although it is possible to transport fresh roots internationally. Both mature and immature rhizomes are consumed as a fresh vegetable. both fresh green ginger used for the preparation of candied ginger (in sugar syrup) and dried or cured ginger applied as spice are used. Fresh ginger is sometimes used in the preparation of ginger wine or used as beverage in some countries. resh (green), pickled or processed and dry. There is a large market for both fresh and dried ginger. The main application of ginger oil are confectionery beverages and baked products.

Preserved ginger
Preserved ginger is only made from the immature rhizomes. Most preserved ginger is exported. Hong Kong, China and Australia are the major producers of preserved ginger and dominate the world market. It is difficult to compete with the well established Chinese and Australian producers.

Dried ginger
Dried ginger spice is produced from the mature rhizome. As the rhizome matures the flavor and aroma become much stronger. Dried ginger is exported, usually in large pieces which are then ground into a spice in the country where it is used. Dried ginger can be ground and used directly as a spice and also for the extraction of ginger oil and ginger oleoresin.

Processing dried ginger Quality control
Harvest ginger at 8-9 months of age; less than 8-9 months flavor not developed ; more than 8-9 months becomes too fibrous and take care to prevent injury and bruising

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Kill the rhizome by one of the methods; • washing and peeling (Fruit & Vegetable Washing and Peeling Processing Line) • chop into pieces(Ginger Slicing Machine) • biol whole rhizome (10 minutes) Take care to only remove the fibrous outer cork skin. If peeling is too thick, essential oil and flavour will be lost. Boiling results in a black colour which requires bleaching

Dry to moisture content of 7-12% ; Store in a cool dry place. Dry Rapidly to prevent growth, and microwave drying method is the best choice. Do not store for long periods as flavour will be lost

Ginger Powder
The material may be garbled by removing pieces that are too lighter and it may also be lime bleached. The dried rhizomes may also be ground into powder. It can be used as pharmaceuticals for the production of herbal medicines in the treatment of cold fever. It can be used as additive for the food supplement. Powder ginger has very good domestic as well as export market. Any new entrepreneur enter in this field will successful.

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