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Dry Ginger spice is produced from the mature rhizome. As the rhizome matures the flavor and aroma becomes much stronger. Dried Ginger can be grinded and used directly as a spice and also for the extraction Processing Of Dried Ginger : Ginger can be harvested from about 5 months after planting but at this stage they are immature. After 7 months the rhizomes will become less.tender and the flavor will be too stronger.  Most mature rhizomes for drying r harvested between 8 to 9 months of age when they hve a big aroma and flavor. Steps for Dried Ginger : The fresh rhizome is harvested at between 8 to 9 months of age. The roots and leaves are removed and the rhizomes are washed The rhizomes have to be ‘killed’ or inactivated. This is done by peeling, rough scraping or chopping the rhizome into slices After peeling and washing, the rhizomes are soaked for 2-3 hours in clean water The rhizomes are dried. Our method is to lay the pieces on a concrete floor and sun-dry until a final moisture content of 10%. Drying may take anything from 7 to 14 days depending upon the weather conditions. After drying, the rhizomes are cleaned to remove any dirt, pieces of dried peel and any other foreign material. An air separator can be used for large quantities. The dried rhizomes are packaged into jute bags. Dried Ginger can also be kept in room temperature for short period but can be stored in cold storage for their long life. Specification of Dry Ginger : Product name Dry Ginger Parts used Rhizomes Grade Standard Color and appearance Yellowish Brown Organoleptic characters Characteristic taste & aroma Physic-Chemical Analysis Extraneous matter 2% Max. Moisture 13% Max. Total Ash 8% Max. Volatile Oil 1% Min. (ML/100 GM)