A native of India and China, ginger is characterized by a
refreshing, bright aroma rich in citrus, floral, woody, and pungent
notes. Its singular and somewhat spicy flavor has made it a
very popular ingredient for cooking and beverages. Ginger is
the rhizome-or underground root-of the Zingiber officinale
plant.
Ginger's history in Asia goes back to ancient times. The
Chinese philosopher Confucius (551 BCE - 470 BCE) mentioned ginger
in his writings. In Arab countries, references to ginger in
the Koran indicate that its use goes back as far as 650 A.D.
In Europe, ginger became extremely popular during the
Renaissance and was considered a regular condiment like salt and
pepper.
Culinary Uses of Ginger Root
Ginger is an essential ingredient in Chinese, Japanese, and
other Asian cuisines. It typically flavors seafood, or it can
be used as a snack and palate cleanser. Ginger is also
commonly found in tea and other beverages, such as ginger ale and
ginger beer. Ginger also makes a great dessert ingredient, as
anybody who has ever tried ginger bread cookies or ginger-flavored
cakes surely knows.
Enjoy the strong and pungent taste of organic ginger in Ginger Lemon
Peel Herbal Water.