The spice is found in the roots of the ginger plant, which belongs to the spice lily family. Ginger has a lemony, spicy taste. The root is dried, bleached, peeled and ground as a baking spice.
Use:
Fresh ginger is often used in Asian cuisine and goes well with many dishes. The whole dried root can be ground and used in curry dishes, cookies, teas or desserts.
Origin:
Nigeria
Storage:
Ginger should be stored in a cool, dry and ideally airtight place to retain its intense aroma for a particularly long time.
