RADRAN AGRO EXPORT.
GINGER.
Ginger ( Zingiber Officinale) is a rhizome (root) and grows underground as a thick, tuberous stem bearing both roots and shoots. It belongs to the same family of turmeric and cardamom. It is highly value in international markets for its aroma, pungency and Aleo resin content.
Ginger is dried and powered and use as a spice in cooking and baking. Studies has shown that dried ginger contains a higher concentration of two active compounds Shogaol and Gingerol about three times more than in fresh ginger. Gingers are dried to preserve them for transport and storage.
Benefits of Ginger:
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It is used as a pungent spicy herb in many cuisines,
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Oil extracted from ginger is used in confectionery, perfumery, beverages and pharmaceuticals,
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It is used as medicinal herb to calm nauseas and vomiting,
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It also aids digestion,
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It is used medicinal for a sore throat, flu and stress remedy,
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It is used as a health supplement in beverages,
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It has strong anti-inflammatory properties, very good for treating arthritis,
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It cures chest pain,
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It helps to treat the symptom of common cold,
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It helps in weight loss,
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It helps to treat urinary infections.
Availability:
Nigeria is the third largest exporter of ginger in the world after China and India. Most of the dried gingers that are available for international market are sun-dried to between 10 – 12% moisture content to increase their shelf life.
Gingers are usually split or sliced before drying.
We assure our customers of stable supplies of high quality dried split gingers in accordance with the requirements for food safety and product quality. Sustainability, quality and prompt delivery are our watch words, and we vowed to keep to them religiously.
We adhere strictly with food safety requirements during drying, storage, packaging and transport.
Our ginger after harvesting are washed, cleaned, split and dried but not peeled.
