Overview
Ginger paste is manufactured by crushing ginger rhizomes to a fine paste. The ginger paste or puree is a semi-solid product and resembles white to yellow. Ginger originated in Southeast Asia and is most commonly used as a dietary supplement in India. India is the world’s largest ginger producer, followed by China and Nigeria.
Ginger is cultivated in many states of India. However, Karnataka, Assam, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal contribute 65% of India’s total production. Ginger paste is widely used in culinary applications. The busier lifestyle has led consumers to prefer ready-to-eat food items. ABC Fruits is one of the prominent ginger paste manufacturers based out of Tamil Nadu.
Ginger paste Specifications
| Parameter Group | Range Value |
|---|---|
| PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL | |
| Refractometric Brix @ 20 Deg Cel | Minimum 22-25 |
| Acidity As % And. Citric Acid | 1-1.50% |
| pH As Natural | Max – 4.20 |
| Main Ingredient Salt | Ginger min 85% 12-13% |
| Black Specks / 10 gm | NIL |
| Brown Specks / 10 gm | NMT 10 Per 10gm |
| MICROBIOLOGICAL | |
| Total Plate Count CFU / ml | <1000 |
| Yeast & Mould Count CFU / ml | <50 |
| Coliform Count Per ml | Absent |
| E.Coli | Absent |
| ORGANOLEPTIC | |
| Colour | Light brown |
| Flavour & Aroma | Ginger paste shall have characteristic flavour with no burnt flavour or other off flavour |
| Taste | Characteristics of Ginger. |
| Appearance | Homogenous & free of any foreign matter |
| PACKING |
|---|
| Ginger Paste is packed in blue colour HDPE carboys or MS drum with double LDPE polyliner. |
| Packaging weight |
| Product Net weight: 50 Kg / 200 kg / or as per customer requirement. |
| HSN Code: 21039090 |
| SHELF – LIFE |
| Best before 12 months from the date of manufacturing |
The ginger paste manufacturing process
High-quality ginger rhizomes are procured and brought to the factory. The ginger rhizomes are sorted with utmost care so that the final product’s colour, taste and aroma remain fresh. The gingers are sorted based on the surface colour, shape, size, weight and maturity. The sorting process is done manually or mechanically. The gingers are washed either manually or by machinery to remove dust particles as the gingers are grown underground.
Peeling is an indispensable part of the ginger paste manufacturing process. The gingers are peeled to remove the inedible parts. The peeling process is carried out mechanically if the ginger paste is manufactured on a large scaly. Followed by peeling, secondary washing is done to remove the leftover peels. The gingers are passed through the crusher to produce ginger puree. The ginger puree is further subjected to an evaporator to make a Ginger paste. Eventually, the final product is sterilized and packed in HDPE carboys or MS drums.
Usage of ginger paste
Apart from ginger paste, Ginger paste in combination with garlic is widely used. Ginger-garlic paste manufacturers use ginger rhizomes and garlic cloves to produce a ginger-garlic paste.
Culinary applications: Ginger paste is widely used in enhancing flavours due to its spice and tangy flavour. It is used in curries, soups and fillings.
Dry Ginger powder: Ginger paste is used as a raw material to produce ginger powder. Ginger powder is used as a condiment in ketchup, sauces and confectionery.
Dairy and other products: It is used in dairy products to enhance the flavour of yoghurts, oatmeal, and smoothies. Adding ginger to dairy products also has health benefits.
Nutraceuticals: Ginger paste is used as a raw material in nutraceutical industries to produce ginger-based supplements and medicines.
Beverages: Gingers are also used in the manufacturing of drinks. It is also used in combination with lemon and cardamom to make mocktails.
Health benefits of ginger paste:
- Ginger paste regulates blood sugar levels. Regulating sugar levels in the body aids in weight loss.
- Ginger is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. The antioxidants improve immunity and anti-inflammatory properties improve skin health.
- Ginger prevents blood pressure and cholesterol. It acts as a blood thinner that reduces the risk of heart attacks.
- Ginger speeds up the digestion process. It promotes the healthy enzymes in the gut that break down the food faster.
- Ginger paste enhances brain function by releasing serotonin and dopamine which reduces stress and anxiety.