Ginger
Ginger/Tinitia
Availability
Imported ginger is available all year round.
Storage and Handling
Store in cool dry place away from the sun. Ginger can be stored in the refrigerator for about two weeks or frozen for a few months. Handle all fresh produce with care and wash before eating.
History
Ginger originated in southern provinces of China and India where it has been used in food and medicines for over 5000 years and was used in ancient times as a preservative and to treat digestive ailments. Greeks used to eat ginger wrapped in bread dough and then it was eventually added to bread to create gingerbread.
Facts
- Fresh ginger is a key flavour used in many Asian cuisines and has become popular in New Zealand
- It is a root crop which has a pungent spicy aroma and characteristic taste
Growing Facts
- Plant in spring after the last frost
- Ginger is a perennial plant that can grow up to 2 metres tall
- Ginger is tropical and likes humid and hot conditions with partial shade
Nutrition Information
You will find the full Nutrition Information Panel on the New Zealand Food Composition Data website. This website is owned jointly by Plant & Food Research and the Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health. This website holds the most comprehensive collection of high-quality nutrient data for New Zealand foods. The Database is managed and maintained by dedicated Plant & Food Research staff.
