Ginger is a seasonal product but it is used extensively in many food preparations. Therefore, it is essential to convert a part of produce into low volume high value ginger to make the crop remunerati...

Ginger is a seasonal product but it is used extensively in many food preparations. Therefore, it is essential to convert a part of produce into low volume high value ginger to make the crop remunerative. As it is abundantly available in the region, different products like dehydrated ginger, ginger oil, ginger oleoresin may be developed. Ginger oil is primarily used as a flavoring agent in confectionary as well as in soft drinks. The ginger is also used for several medicinal purposes. Ginger also has medicinal attributes and is used in many households as well as by pharmaceutical companies. The exports of these products have also increased manifold in recent times. In view of the increasing application of these products in the various food and allied industries in the country and abroad, these is a good scope for the development of ginger-based industry to meet the future requirements of this industry in the region..