GINGER, CRYSTALLIZED

1# Bag $12.08
5# Bag $47.44

GINGER, CRYSTALLIZED

GINGER-1, GINGER-5

Description:

Ginger, one of the oldest and most important spices has been used as an essential cooking spice as well as a medicinal staple. Ginger is believed to aid in digestion, alleviate stomach disorders, headaches and even the common cold and has been used to treat arthritis, colic and heart conditions. Cultured in tropical Asia for over 3000 years, Ginger is known for it’s ability to “warm” people. With its sweet, yet peppery taste, Ginger adds a spicy and fragrant splash to everyday cooking. Our Crystallized Ginger has been cooked in sugar syrup and then coated with coarse sugar. Use as a confection or add to desserts.

Crystallized Ginger does contain Sulfites.

Ingredient Statement:

Ginger, Sugar, Sulfur Dioxide as a preservative.

Product Description

One of the oldest and most important spices, Ginger has been cultivated in tropical Asia for over 3,000 years. Ginger is known for its ability to warm people. Primarily grown in China crystallized ginger has been cooked in a sugar syrup and coated with coarse sugar. Contains Sulfites.

Physical

Color: Light to dark golden tan.

Flavor: Typical of ginger, pungent, sweet.

Size: Approximately 1/8 – ¼ inch thick slices.

Chemical

Moisture: 15% Sulfites: 300 ppm Heat Level: N/A

Ingredient Statement:

Ginger, Sugar, Sulfur Dioxide as a preservative.

Shelf Life: Min 12 months (under optimum storage Packaging: Bag in box or to customer specifications.

Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, cool place.

Microbiological

SPC: <10,000 cfu / g

COLIFORM: <250 cfu / g

YEAST: <1000 cfu / g

MOLD: <1000 cfu / g

Due to the nature of raw, agricultural products, the microbiological data provided should be considered as guidelines.

About Nutritional Information

Chieftain Wild Rice Company gathers nutritional information from highly regarded sources. Nutritional analysis can vary due to growing conditions, frequency of testing, and other factors.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size              (40g)
Number of Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130 Calories from Fat 0
  % Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
   
   
Trans Fat 0g  
Cholesterol 0g 0%
Sodium 30mg 1%
  %
Total Carbohydrate 36g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 33g  
Protein 0g %
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 4%
Iron 4%
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Blueberry ginger cornbread, cranberry chutney, spicy gingerbread, grilled pineapple, stir fry, Cornish hens glazed with ginger, and wild rice and apple ginger pilaf are just a few of the wonderful recipes you can use with our crystallized Ginger. Use your imagination!

Recommended Preparation Instructions:

Ready to use. Just add to recipe. Great for baking!