Ginger
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Calories: 80
Energy: 334 kj
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Protein: | 1.82 g | |||||||
Fat - total: | 0 g | |||||||
Carbohydrate - by diff: | 17.77 g | |||||||
Sugar - total: | 1.70 g | |||||||
Fibre: | 2.0 g | |||||||
Water: | 78.89 g |
General Description:
A root vegetable knobbly in appearance.
Thick skin with light yellow flesh
When cooking with fresh ginger it adds a peppery flavour.
When used in its dried ground form it provides a slightly sweet warm aroma with a spicy flavour and should be used sparingly.
Selection:
Look for ginger that have smooth skin with firm texture and no signs of shrivelling.
Nutrition Information:
Helps prevent motion sickness and nausea.
Stimulates circulation.
Provides 334kj / 100g.
Storage & Handling Information:
Will keep in the fridge for 2-3 weeks if wrapped in cling wrap or a paper bag.
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