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Crystallized Ginger

Also Known As : Candied Ginger
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has sweet and spicy taste.

Usage Tips

  1. Crystallized ginger can be eaten as a snack.
  2. It can be added to baked goods and desserts.

Common names and forms

  1. Crystallised ginger

Description

Crystallized Ginger is candied ginger root which is cooked till it becomes soft and coated with sugar. It has soft and chewy texture.

Health benefits

  • Crystallized Ginger helps in relieving morning sickness, motion sickness and chemo after effects.(1)

Selection Guide

Choose moist and visibly sugar-coated diced ginger pieces.

Note

Crystallized Ginger is not good for people with gallstones as it increases the bile flow. It must not be consumed by those who take blood thinners. Excessive consumption may also cause heart burn.(2)

Resource & Links

(1) https://nuts.com/driedfruit/crystallized-ginger/premium.html

(2) https://www.leaf.tv/articles/bad-side-effects-of-crystallized-ginger-root/

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