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🌿 Ginger (Zingiber officinale) – Export Grade


  • 🌿 Ginger (Zingiber officinale) – Export Grade


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Product Name: Fresh Ginger Root
Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale
Origin: Sri Lanka
Grade: Premium Export Quality
Appearance: Smooth, firm, plump rhizomes with thin, light brown skin. Free from blemishes, mold, or insect damage.
Size: Uniformly sorted (typically 5–15 cm in length)
Aroma & Flavor: Strong, pungent, spicy aroma with a warm, slightly sweet, and peppery taste. High essential oil and gingerol content.
Packaging: Clean, ventilated cartons (5kg, 10kg, 20kg) or customized as per buyer requirement. Vacuum-sealed options available for processed ginger.
Shelf Life: 3–6 months when stored at 10–15°C with 65–70% humidity.
Certifications: Available – ISO, HACCP, GAP, Organic (upon request)
Uses: Culinary spice, herbal medicine, tea, pickles, confectionery, essential oil extraction, and nutraceuticals.
Export Markets: EU, USA, Middle East, India, Japan, Australia
Advantages:

  • Grown in fertile Sri Lankan highlands with ideal tropical climate
  • Hand-harvested and carefully washed/sorted
  • Low pesticide residue, eco-friendly farming practices
  • Rich in bioactive compounds (gingerols, shogaols)
  • Traceable from farm to port

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