Ginger is one of the world's most popular spices. Its usage is wide and varied, ranging from a culinary flavoring for both sweet and savoury foods and beverages to a medicinal agent for numerous ailments. Its name is thought to have come from the Sanskrit word meaning 'horn-shaped'. Here, Daemmon Reeve of a British flavor and fragrance ingredient specialist examines the origins, cultivation and usage of this odd shaped, knobbly plant and reviews its role as an essential oil for the flavor and fragrance industry.
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