Dry Ginger Powder - Sounth - Zingiber Officinale - Sunth - Adrak powder

About Dry Ginger Powder - Sounth - Zingiber Officinale - Sunth - Adrak powder

Description

Ginger Powder is made by drying fresh Ginger (Zingiber officinale) and grinding it into a fine, light yellowish-brown powder. It has a warm, spicy aroma and a slightly sweet, pungent taste.

Key Features

• Strong, spicy flavor with mild sweetness
• Fine, free-flowing powder
• Long shelf life compared to fresh ginger
• Rich in bioactive compounds like Gingerol (though reduced after drying)
• Easy to store and transport
• Highly concentrated flavor (less quantity needed than fresh ginger)

Applications

1. Food & Beverage Industry

• Used in baking (cookies, cakes, gingerbread)
• Flavoring in curries, sauces, and soups
• Added to tea, herbal drinks, and spice blends

2. Pharmaceutical Uses

• Helps with digestion and nausea
• Used in traditional remedies for cold and cough

3. Cosmetics & Personal Care

• Included in herbal skincare products
• Used for its antioxidant properties

4. Nutraceuticals

• Found in dietary supplements and wellness powders

Specifications (Typical)

• Appearance: Light brown to beige powder
• Odor: Characteristic spicy aroma
• Taste: Pungent and slightly sweet
• Moisture Content: Usually  10%
• Particle Size: Fine powder (varies by grade)
• Shelf Life: 12-24 months (if stored properly)
• Storage: Cool, dry place away from sunlight

South Indian Name

In South India, ginger powder is commonly known as:

• Tamil: Sukku (a a a a a a )
• Telugu:Sonthi (aa aa a)
• Kannada: ShuntiShunti (a a a a a )
• Malayalam:Chukku (a' au a' au a' au )
• 
  Chukku

• Flexible MOQ small orders are accepted at adjusted pricing