Ginger is a Rhizome(root), used fresh or dried. Ginger has a peculiar strong pungent flavour. Ginger powder is the grounded form of dried ginger commonly used as a seasoning agent in Indian cuisines. Ginger powder doesn’t carry the strong flavour of fresh ginger. Ginger powder is called “Sonth”in Hindi. Babas Natural Basket Ginger powder is made from best quality ginger cultivated in fertile plantations of Wayanad, abiding to strict organic methods. Processing techniques are done entirely by state of the art machines, untouched by human hand, ensuring best quality ginger powder in its purest form without any added flavour or preservatives. Gingerol is the key active compound in ginger, responsible for its unique flavour and aroma. Gingerol possess potent medicinal properties as well. Culinary uses of ginger powder includes dishes like ginger bread, ginger cookies, thick gravies, masala tea and tons of other dishes mainly as a seasoning agent. Ginger along with cinnamon, fennel, cardamom and cloves makes an exotic mix of spices commonly used in making masala tea. Ginger is known to possess antioxidant, antibacterial, antacid and cosmetic properties. Commonly used as remedy for cold, sore throat and headaches. Traditional Ayurveda considers ginger an effective remedy for many gastrointestinal and blood diseases. It is used for abdominal bloating, coughing, vomiting, diarrhea and for the treatment of inflammatory joint diseases, such as arthritis and rheumatism