Ginger

Parameter	Specification
Appearance	Knobby, irregular-shaped rhizome
Texture	Fibrous and firm (fresh), hard and brittle (dried)
Odor	Strong, aromatic, pungent
Color (Fresh)	Light brown skin, yellowish-white interior
Color (Dried)	Light to dark brown
Size	Varies; 3–15 cm segments commonly traded
Shape	Irregular, branched rhizome
Moisture Content	Fresh: 80–85%, Dried: ≤ 12%
Volatile Oil Content	≥ 1.5% (by weight, in dried ginger)
Density (Bulk)	0.5–0.7 g/cm³ (dried)
Ash Content (Total)	≤ 8%
Acid Insoluble Ash	≤ 2%
Foreign Matter	≤ 2%

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