Dry Ginger
Sharp Zest. Natural Warmth
Didwaniya Group offers high-quality dry ginger, sourced from India’s finest ginger-growing regions and sun-dried to preserve its natural oils and pungency. Available in whole and powdered form, our dry ginger is ideal for food, beverage, herbal, and wellness industries worldwide — delivering consistent flavor, aroma, and therapeutic value.
Dry ginger, also known as sun-dried ginger root, is the dehydrated form of the underground rhizome of the Zingiber officinale plant. It is produced by harvesting fresh mature ginger, cleaning and peeling it, and then sun-drying or mechanically drying the rhizomes until they become hard, fibrous, and beige to light brown in color. Once dried, the rhizomes can be sold whole or ground into a fine powder.
India is one of the largest producers and exporters of dry ginger in the world, particularly from states like Kerala, Karnataka, Sikkim, and Northeast India. Indian dry ginger is highly regarded for its high oil content, distinctive aroma, and strong flavor, making it a preferred variety in international markets.
Characteristics
Taste: Pungent, warm, and spicy with a slightly sweet and zesty undertone
Appearance (Structure): Light brown to pale yellowish, fibrous, and wrinkled dried rhizome pieces or powder form; hard and coarse texture
Smell: Strong, sharp, and aromatic with characteristic ginger fragrance
Mass fraction of moisture, %, not more than: 10.0
Mass fraction of essential oil, %, not less than: 1.5
Color: Pale yellow to light brown, depending on drying and processing methods
Application
Dry ginger is a highly valued spice with extensive applications in the culinary, medicinal, herbal, and industrial sectors. In cooking, it is used both in whole dried slices and powdered form to impart depth, heat, and complexity to a wide range of dishes. Dry ginger is a key ingredient in masala chai, curries, spice blends, pickles, and traditional sweets across South Asian cuisine. In baking, it is widely used in gingerbread, spiced cookies, cakes, and festive treats in Western countries. Unlike fresh ginger, dry ginger provides a more warming, grounding flavor, ideal for winter dishes, beverages, and spice rubs.
Storage conditions
Store in dry, clean, well-ventilated warehouses free from pests, at a relative humidity of no more than 75% and a temperature of no more than 20°C.