[Latin Name]  Zingiber Officinalis

[Specification] Gingerols 5.0%

[Appearance] Light yellow powder

Plant Part Used: Root

[Particle size] 80Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is ginger?]

Ginger is a plant with leafy stems and yellowish green flowers. The ginger spice comes from the roots of the plant. Ginger is native to warmer parts of Asia, such as China, Japan, and India, but now is grown in parts of South American and Africa. It is also now grown in the Middle East to use as medicine and with food.

[How does it work?]

Ginger contains chemicals that may reduce nausea and inflammation. Researchers believe the chemicals work primarily in the stomach and intestines, but they may also work in the brain and nervous system to control nausea.

[Function]

Ginger is among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet.It is loaded with nutrients and bioactive compounds that have powerful benefits for your body and brain.Here are 11 health benefits of ginger that are supported by scientific research.

1. Ginger Contains Gingerol, a Substance With Powerful Medicinal Properties
2. Ginger Can Treat Many Forms of Nausea, Especially Morning Sickness
3. Ginger May Reduce Muscle Pain and Soreness
4. The Anti-Inflammatory Effects Can Help With Osteoarthritis
5. Ginger May Drastically Lower Blood Sugars and Improve Heart Disease Risk Factors
6. Ginger Can Help Treat Chronic Indigestion
7. Ginger Powder May Significantly Reduce Menstrual Pain
8. Ginger May Lower Cholesterol Levels
9. Ginger Contains a Substance That May Help Prevent Cancer
10. Ginger May Improve Brain Function and Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
11. The Active Ingredient in Ginger Can Help Fight Infections

Delicious, gluten-free chocolate chip cookies made with SugarLeaf®.

https://sweetleaf.com/gluten-free-stevia-chocolate-chip-cookies/

Courtesy of Chef Marcos Castro, pastry chef at The Westin La Paloma Resort.

This is a fun new twist on curry with great taste and will help you stay healthy and lose weight.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 tbls grapeseed oil
1 cup sliced white onion
1 tbls mined ginger
1 tbls mined garlic
1 15-ounce can pumpkin purée
2 cups of low sodium vegetable broth
1 cup unsweetened low fat coconut milk
1 1/2 tsp curry powder
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 cup roasted sweet potato, peeled and diced*
1 pound shrimp (peeled, deveined and fully cooked)
1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
cooked quinoa (follow directions on box)
chopped mint
roasted and salted pumpkin seeds

Heat grapeseed oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and ginger then sauté until soft, about 8 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute. Stir in pumpkin purée; cook, stirring frequently, until pumpkin is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add vegetable broth, coconut milk, curry powder, and cayenne pepper; simmer for 20 minutes. Add sweet potato, shrimp, and lemon juice. Simmer until shrimp and sweet potatoes are warm. Serve with quinoa. Top with mint and pumpkin seeds.
* Heat oven to 400° F. Pierce your sweet potato several times with a fork. Place the sweet potatoe on a baking sheet lined with foil. Turn over potato after 15 minutes of baking. Then place back in the oven and continue to bake for another 20 minutes until tender.

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