Frontier Co-op Ground Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale) is a rhizome, and has been an important spice for over 3,000 years. Ginger root is a staple in Asian and Indian cuisines, often used to give foods a spicy, aromatic flavor. Enjoyed in cuisines the world over for its warm, spicy-sweet aroma and flavor, ginger complements both sweet and savory dishes. This lovely off-white to light brown spice is ground from the dried ginger root making it convenient for baked foods, curries and chutneys and for sprinkling on applesauce and other cooked fruit and vegetable dishes. Ginger also lends its hot, spicy flavor to condiments, relishes, sauces, stir-fries, pickles, beverages, candies and all types of desserts. Our ginger root is grown and processed in Peru. This product is ground from dried ginger root, which is kosher, certified organic, and non-irradiated. Try the premium quality Frontier Co-op herbs and culinary seasonings in convenient, re-closable packaging. Our stand-up bags are made to keep our products as fresh on the last day as they are on the first. Just scoop and reseal to lock in the freshness. These bags are resealable, sturdy, and great for easy storage and easy access. For best results, store in a cool, dry place.