Technical aspects
Ground ginger is a free-flowing powder with a uniform light colour and a characteristic pungent aroma. It is distinguished by its low moisture content and compliance with microbiological standards, which ensures its shelf life and safety in trade.
| Parameter | Value |
| Colour | Light yellow with a grey tint |
| Taste and smell | Spicy, pungent, no foreign aftertaste |
| Consistency | Free-flowing powder, acceptable lumps that break up under pressure |
| Moisture content | Max. 12% |
| Pest residues | Not acceptable |
| Heavy metals | Compliant with EU Regulation 2023/915 |
| Aflatoxin B1 | ≤ 5 µg/kg |
| Total aflatoxins | ≤ 10 µg/kg |
| Ochratoxin A | ≤ 15 µg/kg |
| Benzo(a)pyrene | ≤ 10 µg/kg |
| PAH4 (total) | ≤ 50 µg/kg |
| Pesticides | In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 |
| Ionising radiation | Not used |
| Allergens | May contain gluten, celery, mustard, nuts, shellfish, sesame, soy, sulphur dioxide, peanuts |
