Ginger: The Warming Root in the Blend
Ginger has warmed kitchens for thousands of years. Here is what the root is and where it comes from.
What ginger is
Ginger is a rhizome, an underground stem, that looks like a knobby tan root. Cut it open and the flesh is pale yellow with a sharp, spicy smell.
Where the warmth comes from
Natural compounds such as gingerol give ginger its bite. Dried ginger tastes sharper than fresh, which is why cooks use them differently.
Ginger in the kitchen
- Ginger tea, made with fresh slices in hot water.
- Ginger ale and gingerbread.
- Stir-fries, soups and candied ginger.
Where it grows
Ginger started in Southeast Asia. India and China are among the largest growers today.
On the label
BreathiZen lists ginger root extract second in its blend.* The NCCIH ginger page in the sources is a plain-language read. Then see Organic Lemon.
Sources
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