Ginger Extract Powder

Dried rhizome of Zingiber officinale Roscoe is extracted in ethanol and the liquor is dried, giving ginger extract powder as a light yellow solid with a warm, pungent character. Only the rhizome, which the trade calls the root, enters the extract; leaves and stems do not.

The product is a 10:1 ratio extract, milled to 80 mesh and water dispersible, with no marker percentage on the label. A sibling extract is graded by its gingerol content, and the milled rhizome is a separate raw powder.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0003 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Bars & Bakery, Ethanol Extracted, Ginger, Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Root & Rhizome

Ginger Rhizome Identity & Plant Part

The species is Zingiber officinale Roscoe, family Zingiberaceae, and the part used is the rhizome, the thick underground stem sold as ginger root. Leaves, stems and flowers are not used in this ginger extract. Several look-alikes carry the word ginger. Bitter ginger, Zingiber zerumbet, is a different species, galangal belongs to another genus, and black ginger, Kaempferia parviflora, is a separate plant altogether. The pungency of the rhizome comes from the gingerol family, which are phenolic ketones, and its aroma from a volatile oil rich in sesquiterpenes such as zingiberene. Fresh and dried rhizome differ in character, because drying and heat convert part of the gingerols, so the raw material for this extract is the dried rhizome.

Ginger Extract vs Powder & Standardized Grades

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Rhizome Extract	Ethanol-extracted, concentrated and dried ginger rhizome	A dispersible ginger extract is wanted without a marker figure
Ginger Root Powder	Milled dried rhizome with no extraction step	Fiber, starch and the whole spice profile are acceptable
Ginger Extract 5–20% Gingerols	Rhizome extract carrying an HPLC gingerol grade	A gingerol figure must appear in the specification
6-Gingerol 98%	Single purified compound from ginger	One defined pungent compound is the ingredient

At 10:1 the ratio describes the starting material and not the active content. It says how much rhizome went in for each part of extract, and it does not say how much gingerol came out. Ginger extract at this ratio fits a formula that wants the extract character without a marker claim. Compared with the milled rhizome, it removes much of the starch and fiber, which cuts the fill weight and leaves a lighter, less gritty dispersion in water.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Zingiber officinale
Plant Part	Root & Rhizome
Processing	Ethanol Extraction
Common Name	Ginger
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Light Yellow powder
Solubility / Dispersibility	Water Dispersible
Quality Parameters
Moisture (LOD)	≤5.0%
Total Ash	≤5.0%
Particle Size	80 mesh
Heavy Metals	Lead ≤2 ppm · Arsenic ≤1 ppm · Cadmium ≤1 ppm · Mercury ≤0.1 ppm
Microbiology	TPC ≤1,000 cfu/g · Yeast & Mold ≤100 cfu/g · E. coli Negative · Salmonella Negative/25 g
Shelf Life	24 months in unopened original packaging, cool and dry storage

Application Areas

Compact Capsule Fills

Ginger extract fills capsules at a small weight compared with milled rhizome. The ethanol extract is slightly resinous, so a glidant in the blend keeps the fill flowing, and a dry binder holds tablets together while a film coat contains the pungent, warm aroma.

Instant Drink Sticks

Stick packs use the dispersible extract in lemon, honey and spiced tea drinks, where its warm bite suits hot water. The light yellow tone does not cloud a pale base, though a small sediment can settle, and a dry blend with sugar before sealing prevents clumping.

Chewable Gummies

Gummy mixes accept the extract at gram-level inclusion, and its pungency pairs with citrus, honey or apple flavors. Add it after the cooking stage, because long heating dulls the sharp aroma, and keep the mass slightly acidic so the color stays pale.

Bars and Snack Premixes

In bars, ginger extract powder is dry-blended with oats, nuts or fruit pieces before the binder is added. It delivers a clear ginger bite without the starch of a raw rhizome powder, so the bar texture stays close to the base recipe.

Formulation Notes

The extract is light yellow with a warm, spicy ginger aroma and a lingering pungent taste that is stronger than the milled rhizome at the same weight. In water it forms a pale, slightly hazy dispersion, because the oleoresin fraction does not dissolve fully. Gingerols are phenolic ketones that lose water on heat and in acid and turn into shogaols. Hot, acidic processing therefore shifts the character of ginger extract toward a sharper, drier note.

Weigh with dry tools, because a damp powder darkens and cakes, and pre-blend small inclusions with a bulking carrier in two steps. Add the extract late in any hot step and keep the finished mix away from strong alkali, which dulls the flavor. Close the liner after each use, since the aroma escapes and neighboring ingredients pick it up, and compare every lot with a retained sample for color and pungency. For hot beverages, dissolve the powder in a small volume of warm water first and then dilute, which gives an even dispersion and avoids a floating film.

Packaging & Commercial Supply

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Supply Item	General Information
Sample	Available upon request for formulation, testing, and supplier evaluation
Order Quantities	100 g · 1 kg · 5 kg · 25 kg · 100 kg · 500 kg · Bulk
Sample Lead Time	Typically 5–7 days after sample confirmation
Production Lead Time	Typically 15–30 days after order and specification confirmation
Packaging	Suitable protective inner packaging with bags, cartons, drums, or other appropriate outer packaging
Storage	Store in tightly sealed, suitable protective packaging in a cool, dry environment. Protect from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Specific storage conditions follow the approved product specification.
Documentation	COA · Product Specification · TDS · SDS · Applicable declarations (as applicable)

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