Zingiber officinales or ginger belongs to Zingiberaceae and is known for its rhizome which is used as a medicine, spice and even a delicacy. Dried ginger produces a hot, fragrant kitchen spice. Young ginger rhizomes are juicy and fleshy with a very mild taste. They are often pickled in vinegar or sherry as a snack or just cooked as an ingredient in many dishes. Ginger acts as a useful food preservative. Powdered dry ginger root is typically used as a flavoring for recipes such as gingerbread, cookies, crackers and cakes, ginger ale, and ginger beer. It is also used in Ayurvedic medicine for stomach ailments and digestive problems.
