Dry Ginger Whole

ParameterSpecification
Product NameDry Ginger
HS Code09101190
OriginIndia
Botanical NameZingiber officinale
FamilyZingiberaceae
Harvest TimeJanuary to March
Packing1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg, 40 kg (PP Bags or Customized)
Loading Capacity20 Ft: 10 MTS, 40 Ft: 20 MTS
Appearance/ColorPale yellow to light brown dried rhizome
FormSliced, Whole, Powder
Aroma / FlavorSharp, pungent, spicy with earthy notes
QualityPremium
MoistureMax. 10.00%
Acid Insoluble AshMax. 1.50%
Volatile OilMin. 1.5 mL/100g
Total AshMax. 8.00%
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Description

1. Product Overview

Dry Ginger (Zingiber officinale), also known as Sonth (Hindi) or Sukku (Tamil), is the dried form of fresh ginger root. It carries a warm, pungent aroma with a slightly sweet, spicy flavor and is cherished for its wide range of culinary, medicinal, and industrial uses.

As a reliable exporter based in Gujarat, India, we offer premium-grade dry ginger, sun-dried or mechanically dehydrated under hygienic and controlled conditions. Our product is meticulously cleaned, sorted, and packed to preserve its natural essential oils, freshness, and therapeutic potency.


2. Applications

Culinary Uses:

  • Commonly used in spice blends, masalas, soups, baked goods, and teas.

  • A core ingredient in chai masala, curry powders, and gingerbread recipes.

Medicinal Uses:

  • Valued for its anti-inflammatory, digestive, and immune-boosting properties.

  • Used in traditional remedies for nausea, indigestion, colds, and sore throats.

Industrial Uses:

  • Employed in herbal teas, health supplements, nutraceuticals, and essential oil extraction.


3. Sourcing & Export Regions

We source dry ginger from top cultivation regions such as Kerala, Karnataka, and the North-Eastern states of India, known for their aromatic and potent ginger varieties. The product is processed and packaged at our modern facility in Gujarat, ensuring global export quality.

Export Destinations:

  • Asia: UAE, Malaysia, Japan, Saudi Arabia

  • Europe: UK, France, Germany, Netherlands

  • Americas: USA, Canada, Mexico

  • Africa: Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria

  • Oceania: Australia, New Zealand


4. Dry Ginger Names in Indian & Foreign Languages

Indian Languages:

LanguageNameLanguageName
HindiSonthGujaratiSuntho
BengaliShunthiKannadaShunti
MarathiSunthMalayalamChukku
TamilSukkuTeluguSonti
SanskritShunthiPunjabiSoonth

Foreign Languages:

LanguageNameLanguageName
EnglishDry GingerFrenchGingembre sec
GermanGetrockneter IngwerSpanishJengibre seco
Arabicزنجبيل يابس (Zanjabeel Yahfis)RussianСухой имбирь (Sukhoy Imbir)
ItalianZenzero seccoChinese干姜 (Gān Jiāng)
TurkishKuru ZencefilDutchGedroogde Gember

5. Trade & Shipment Details

Payment Terms:

  • 100% L/C at sight via a prime bank

  • T/T: 70% advance, 30% upon submission of scanned Bill of Lading (BL)

Pricing Options:

  • Available on FOB (Mundra / JNPT / Chennai), CIF, and CNF basis

Delivery Timeline:

  • Shipment within 15 days from contract signing

Loading Ports:

  • Mundra Port

  • JNPT (Jawaharlal Nehru Port)

Samples:

  • Free samples provided

  • DHL shipping charges borne by the buyer