Dried ginger from Sri Lanka. Grades, packing and minimum order are confirmed with the quotation.

Supplied by Bespice from Battaramulla, Colombo. Price on request through the SriLankaExport trade desk.

About Sri Lankan dried ginger

Ginger is the rhizome of Zingiber officinale. In Sri Lanka it is grown mainly in the wet and intermediate zones, and dried ginger is one of the export agricultural crops promoted by the Department of Export Agriculture.

Fresh rhizomes are washed, peeled or left unpeeled, sliced or kept whole, and sun or machine dried. Dried ginger is commonly traded as whole, sliced or ground, and is assessed on moisture, volatile oil, fiber and color.

Common uses

• Ground ginger and spice blends
• Bakery, confectionery and beverages
• Tea blends and herbal infusions
• Oil and oleoresin extraction

Storage and documents

Whole dried ginger typically keeps one to two years in cool, dry storage; ground ginger loses aroma faster. Importers commonly ask for a certificate of analysis covering moisture, volatile oil, ash and microbiology, plus aflatoxin and pesticide residue results for markets such as the EU, a phytosanitary certificate and a certificate of origin. Exact grade, packing, MOQ and price are confirmed on the quote.

What to include in a quote request

A clear request usually states the form (whole, cut or ground), the grade or specification bought to, such as moisture, volatile oil, density or size limits, the quantity per shipment and how often, the packing (bulk bags, cartons or retail packs), the destination port and the Incoterm, for example FOB Colombo or CIF. Mentioning the food safety standard or residue limits of the destination market helps the supplier confirm the right lot.

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