Ginger Powder is made from the dried root of the ginger plant pulverized into a fine powder, through a process that gives it a unique flavor and contains more shogaol, a spicy and zesty compound.
Ginger is a super food and has been scientifically proven to have a range of health benefits including:
- Managing Nausea
- Enhancing gastrointestinal motility
- Prevention of Stroke and Heart Disease
- Boosting the Immune System
- Treatment of Fungal Infection
- Anti-inflammatory properties that help ease such disorders as gastritis, esophagitis, and hepatitis
- Can help relieve period pain, chest pain, migraine headaches etc
- Potential cancer fighter
- Diabetes management
- Improved brain function and memory
Uses
Ground ginger is the main spice in gingerbread and gingersnap cookies but it is also used for sauces, baked foods, vegetable dishes, marinades etc.