Soft Ginger Cubes Lemon Pharma Ginjer Marshmallow With Ginger and Orange It’s not just the enchanting melody of the word, or the incredibly versatile natural spice that makes ginger special around the world. The English language uses “to ginger something up” to express making something more lively or exciting. In Japan, ginger is pickled and used to flavor sushi dishes. All over the world, candied ginger is enjoying increasing popularity. There is ginger tea, ginger syrup or the famous ginger ale. In kitchens around the world it is prized for its spiciness and refines soups and seafood, as well as poultry, lamb or fish. Young harvested ginger is mild, while later harvested root has a spicier flavor. But ginger is more than just a cooking spice. It is known to be one of the healthiest spices on the planet. In many countries, the benefits of the root have been recognized and used for more than 3,000 years. Even in Europe, ginger is a popular home remedy. THE FAMOUS VIRTUES OF GINGER The ginger plant grows in tropical and subtropical areas and is mainly produced in India. The most commonly used ginger is Zingiber officinale. Only the main underground shoots of this graceful plant are used, the so-called rhizomes. They contain oleoresin, a thick balm consisting of essential oils and pungent constituents gingerols and shogaoli. These properties of ginger are said to have an antioxidant and stimulating effect on our production of stomach fluid, saliva and bile, as well as on our intestinal function. Format 60g pack.