Ginger
Product Description
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a rhizome with a long history of use in both culinary and medicinal traditions across Asia, the Middle East, and South America. Its distinctive aroma and flavor derive from its essential oils, with gingerol being the most important bioactive compound. Gingerol is widely studied for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and digestive-supporting properties.
Villa Andina’s Ginger Powder is carefully dehydrated and milled at low temperatures to preserve its natural volatile oils, bioactive compounds, and organoleptic profile. The result is a high-quality ingredient that retains both its functional benefits and distinct flavor characteristics.
Origin
Cultivated in the fertile soils of Ucayali and Huánuco, regions with ideal climatic conditions for the production of premium Peruvian ginger, characterized by its intensity of aroma and purity of flavor.
Why should we consume Villa Andina’s ginger?
Ginger has gained worldwide recognition as a functional ingredient across the food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical industries. Here are 5 science-based reasons:
- Anti-inflammatory action: Helps reduce inflammation and muscle or joint pain, supporting recovery in athletes and individuals with chronic conditions.
- Nausea and motion sickness relief: Effective for various forms of nausea, including pregnancy-related, motion-induced, and treatment-related
- Digestive support: Stimulates gastric motility and helps alleviate indigestion, bloating, and constipation.
- Cardiovascular health: Studies indicate potential to reduce blood pressure, cholesterol, and oxidative stress, contributing to heart health.
- Antioxidant protection: Rich in compounds that neutralize free radicals, ginger supports immune defense and may play a role in reducing long-term risk of degenerative diseases.
Applications
Villa Andina’s Ginger Powder is a versatile ingredient suitable for:
- Food industry: flavoring soups, sauces, bakery products, confectionery, teas, smoothies, and ready-to-drink functional beverages.
- Nutraceuticals: capsules, powders, or blends targeting digestion, immunity, and anti-inflammatory benefits.
- Specialty products: natural remedies, wellness infusions, and even topical formulations due to its bioactive compounds.
Process Description - Raw Ginger Powder
Raw material reception, analysis and storage.
Selection.
Washing.
Peeling and cutting.
Dehydration.
Cooling.
Milling.
Packing.
Metal detection.
Boxing.
Raw material reception, analysis and storage.
Selection.
Washing.
Peeling and cutting.
Dehydration.
Cooling.
Milling.
Packing.
Metal detection.
Boxing.
Raw material reception, analysis and storage.
Selection.
Washing.
Peeling and cutting.
Dehydration.
Cooling.
Milling.
Packing.
Metal detection.
Boxing.
Raw material reception, analysis and storage.
Selection.
Washing.
Peeling and cutting.
Dehydration.
Cooling.
Milling.
Packing.
Metal detection.
Boxing.
