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Ginger powder
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 335 kcal —
- Protein 9 g 18%
- Carbohydrate 58 g 21%
- Fat 4.2 g 5%
- Saturated fat 2.6 g 13%
- Fibre 14 g 50%
- Sugars 3.4 g —
- Sodium 27 mg 1%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 1.5 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0.7 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin K 0.8 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.05 mg 4%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.17 mg 13%
- Niacin (B3) 9.6 mg 60%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.48 mg 10%
- Vitamin B6 0.63 mg 37%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 114 mg 9%
- Iron 19.8 mg 110%
- Magnesium 214 mg 51%
- Phosphorus 168 mg 13%
- Potassium 1320 mg 28%
- Zinc 3.6 mg 33%
- Copper 0.48 mg 53%
- Manganese 33.3 mg 1448%
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Questions about Ginger powder
How much ginger powder replaces fresh ginger?
Use about ¼ teaspoon of ginger powder for each tablespoon of finely grated fresh ginger. Powder has a more concentrated, drier flavour, so add it gradually in savoury dishes.
When should you add ginger powder to a curry or stew?
Stir it into the onions or oil with the other spices for about 30 seconds before adding liquid; this helps its aroma bloom. You can also add a small pinch near the end if you want a fresher, sharper ginger note.
Can you make ginger tea with ginger powder?
Yes: whisk ¼–½ teaspoon into a mug of hot water and leave it for a few minutes. The powder does not dissolve fully, so let it settle or strain the drink; lemon or honey pairs well with it.
How should you store ginger powder?
Keep it tightly sealed in a cool, dry, dark cupboard, away from the cooker and steam. Use a dry spoon, and replace it when its aroma has faded.
Is ginger powder the same as ground ginger?
Yes. Both names usually mean dried ginger root ground into a fine powder; it is not the same as fresh ginger, which is juicier and more pungent.
Can you use ginger powder in baking?
Yes; it is a classic flavour in ginger biscuits, ginger cake and spiced puddings. Mix it into the flour so it spreads evenly, rather than adding it straight to wet batter where it can clump.
What flavours go well with ginger powder?
It works especially well with cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg in baking, and with garlic, chilli, soy sauce and lime in savoury cooking. Try it in a marinade for roasted carrots or tofu.
How can you stop ginger powder forming lumps?
Break up any lumps with the back of a spoon, then sift the powder into flour or whisk it into a little warm liquid before mixing it into a sauce. Keep the container dry to prevent new clumps forming.
Source: ANSES–Ciqual (France) 11006 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
