GINGER SPICES

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COMPOSITION : GINGER.

HISTORY :

The Chinese mentioned this herb in their writings more than three thousand years ago. It was first used in India and Malaysia.

The Egyptians used it for embalming and the Greeks and Romans appreciated its taste.

The spice made its appearance in Gaul as early as the first century. Although it was expensive and taxed, it was widely consumed in the Middle Ages as an aphrodisiac. It disappeared from the plates in the 18th century and is now mainly produced in the oriental world, in Brazil, Jamaica and Australia.

PROPERTIES :

Its proven aphrodisiac properties have earned it a worldwide reputation. Its roots are said to have stimulating and digestive properties.

It calms nausea and vomiting during pregnancy or motion sickness. It lowers cholesterol levels.

COOKING :

Both pungent and peppery with a note of bitterness, the spice does not go unnoticed on your palate. Its aromatic power invites you to measure it when using it. For lovers of Asian cuisine, it is a component of sake, soy sauce and rice vinegar.

In our online ginger shop you can find ginger whole or ground.

Take inspiration from Indian cuisine by combining it with fish or shrimp.

For other culinary experiments, use its light lemon note in your recipes for cakes and other cakes.

If you buy ginger, you can use it to make homemade chicken broths.