ginger ground

Dried ground ginger is an aromatic and pungent spice with citrusy, even woodsy notes. It is stronger in spiciness and aroma than its fresh counterpart due to the conversion of its flavor compound gingerol into shogaol which has double the heat.

Ground ginger is a clumpy powder that is pale-yellow to light-golden in color - depending on where it has been cultivated. It is commonly used in baked goods and sweet spice blends. And of course it is the main flavor of gingerbread, ginger snaps, ginger ale, and ginger beer.