Ginger

Ginger is a rhizome, not a root. It was one of the first spices exported during the spice trade and can grow up to 4 feet tall.

Ginger can be used in many ways including in a smaller consumption format like from a kitchen spice jar, larger consumption format through the use of bulk ground ginger or bulk ginger powder, or even for poultry health. For human consumption, ginger is a great addition to savory meals or beverage and dessert preparations such as pies, cookies, cakes and a variety of other dishes.

Ginger is flowering plant that traces its origins back to Southeast Asia. It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family and is closely related to turmeric, cardomon and galangal.

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