Ginger

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Scientific Name: Zingiber officinale Commercial Name: Ginger

  • Origin: Ecuador (mainly from regions like Loja, Azuay, Guayas, and Manabí).
  • Variety: Fresh ginger, cultivated under optimal climate and soil conditions to ensure high quality.
  • Flavor: Spicy, refreshing, with a slightly sweet note. Fresh ginger has a more intense flavor compared to processed products.
  • Aroma: Fragrant and spicy, the aroma intensifies when the ginger is cut.
  • Color: The skin is light brown, with an inner pulp that is yellow or white.

  • Size: Varies depending on the root, but typically medium to large.

  • Texture: Juicy and fibrous pulp.

Harvesting and Ripening

  • Harvest Season: Ginger is harvested primarily between April and October, though it can be available year-round due to Ecuador’s favorable growing conditions.

Packaging Option

  • Whole Fresh Ginger:

    Packaging Type:

    • Cardboard boxes for export, containing whole, undamaged ginger roots.
    • Each box contains uniform-sized ginger roots. Net Weight per Box: Typically between 10 and 15 kg per box.
    • Additional Packaging: Protective materials such as paper or mesh nets inside boxes to prevent damage during transport.

      Storage and Transportation Conditions

      • Storage Temperature: Keep fresh ginger at temperatures between 10°C and 15°C. If transporting whole roots, it should be refrigerated.
      • Transportation: Use refrigerated containers (cold chain management) during international transport to ensure the ginger arrives in optimal condition and retains its freshness.
      • Shelf Life: Fresh ginger can last 2 to 3 weeks if kept refrigerated, while dried or powdered ginger has a much longer shelf life depending on storage conditions.

        Certifications

        Our entire production processes are standarizd under the parameters of:

        These certificates were implemented to guarantee the whole traceability of the product since the beginning of the breeding, through the
        processing, freezing, and packaging processes, until it ships to international ports.

        We are accredited by

        Markets we export to

        Usa

        South Korea

        Spain