Spice guide / Dried ginger
What is Dried ginger?
Dried rhizome (sonth), whole or powdered.
Short answer: Dried ginger (Hindi: सौंठ) is Zingiber officinale. Hot, dry, citrus-woody. Culinary use only — not a medicine.
| Common name | Dried ginger |
|---|---|
| Hindi | सौंठ |
| Sanskrit | — |
| Botanical name | Zingiber officinale |
| Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Origin | India |
| Main producing regions | Kerala, Karnataka, Assam, Meghalaya, Odisha |
| Flavour | Hot, dry, citrus-woody |
| Aroma | — |
| Forms | whole, powder |
| Retail packs | 100g–5kg (typical; see products) |
| Bulk | 10kg+ |
What is Dried ginger?
Dried ginger is distinct from fresh ginger. Kerala ginger is a known origin story.
History of Dried ginger
Origin
India
Growing regions
Kerala, Karnataka, Assam, Meghalaya, Odisha
How it is grown
Harvest
Processing
Grades
- Standard: Admin-configured commercial grade
- Premium: Admin-configured higher visual/purity selection
- Export Grade: Only show when export specifications exist for the lot
- Machine Cleaned: Machine cleaned — confirm process for the lot
Only grades that apply to a lot should be shown at purchase. These are templates, not invented industry certificates.
Flavour, aroma and colour
Hot, dry, citrus-woody. . Colour: . Heat: medium.
Culinary uses
- Tea
- Sweets
- Ayurvedic culinary mixes
- Curry
Traditional uses
Recorded in culinary tradition. Traditional use is not scientific evidence of a medical effect.
SpicyCenter does not claim that spices cure, treat or prevent disease.
Storage and shelf life
Nutrition
Nutrition declaration is pack-specific and must be completed before UK/EU sale.
Buying guide
Retail packs typically run from 100g to 5kg. Bulk starts at 10kg. Selling prices are checkout prices. Indian market figures, when present, are indicative only.
