GINGER
Property | Split Ginger |
Scientific Name | Zingiber officinale |
Shape | Rhizome, irregular, knobby, and branched |
Size | Typically 5-10 cm in length (varies by segment) |
Color | Pale yellow to light brown |
Texture | Firm, fibrous inside with smooth outer skin |
Odor | Strong, spicy, and aromatic |
Taste | Pungent, spicy, and slightly sweet |
Moisture Content | High moisture content, especially in fresh form |
Skin | Thin, papery, brown or beige |
Appearance | Often split into sections or segments of the rhizome |