Ginger powder has the following organoleptic characteristics:
- Taste: Intense, spicy.
- Smell: Characteristic of ginger.
- Color: Cream, uniform.
Ginger powder can be used in all kinds of sweet, salty, raw or cooked recipes. The fragrance and flavor of ginger powder come from its natural oils, the most important of which is gingerol.
Gingerol is the main bioactive compound in ginger responsible for many of its medicinal properties.