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Bright, peppery and aromatic. Discover how fresh slices, dried spice and prepared blends bring different expressions of ginger.

A little brings a clear character.

The part of ginger used in the kitchen is a rhizome, an underground stem. Fresh ginger has a sharp aroma and a peppery finish. Dried, powdered, pickled and candied versions offer different textures and flavours, so choose the form that suits the dish or drink.

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Fresh

Slice for a prepared infusion or grate into a dressing, marinade or cooked dish. The cut changes the texture, so use the form your recipe calls for.

Dried or ground

Convenient for spice mixtures, baking and some drink preparations. Use a recipe intended for the dried format rather than swapping equal amounts of fresh ginger.

Blended or preserved

Infusion bags, sweetened drinks, pickled ginger and candied pieces have different uses. Read the ingredients to understand the sweetness, acidity and other flavours.

A place to start.

Choose the right form

For a fresh preparation, choose firm ginger and wash it before cutting. For a packaged drink or dried blend, begin with the maker's quantity and preparation instructions.

Slice, grate or brew

Use thin slices when your recipe calls for an infusion, or finely grate ginger into a small portion of dressing. Prepare dried blends for the temperature and time stated on the pack.

Taste before adding more

Ginger's peppery character can become the main flavour quickly. Begin with the recipe's suggested amount, taste the finished result and make one small adjustment at a time.

Start with flavour

The warming description here refers to ginger's peppery taste. Choose food and drink preparations for the experience you enjoy, and use the product label for the details of a finished blend.

What to look for.

Check fresh texture

Look for firm ginger. Illinois Extension advises avoiding pieces that are soft, shrivelled or dried out.

Compare the whole blend

A ginger-labelled drink can also contain tea, sweeteners or other botanicals. Check caffeine and allergens on the finished product rather than inferring them from the name.

Store by format

Fresh ginger and a dried spice jar need different storage. Keep packaged products as directed, close them after use and note any instructions for after opening.