Dehydrated Ginger Whole
Dehydrated Ginger Whole is the intact, dried rhizome of Zingiber officinale, sold in the form of complete hands or larger split sections rather than as slices, granules, or powder.
The whole format is the traditional trading unit of the international ginger market. Whole pieces preserve aroma longer than ground forms because the protective surface area is minimised and the cell structure that holds volatile oil remains largely intact.
We source bulk Dehydrated Ginger Whole from top China manufacturers for our partners. The manufacturers are in Henan and Anhui. A smaller requirement can ship in a combined container with other ingredients.
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- Packaging
- 25 kg kraft paper bag with PE inner liner
- ISO 9001
- HACCP
- Halal
- Kosher
Specifications
Grades / Types Available: Food Grade
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Whole dried rhizomes / halves, tan colour |
| Moisture | ≤10.0% |
| Volatile Oil | ≥1.8% |
| Ash | ≤7.0% |
| Size | Varies: medium 30–60 mm, large >60 mm |
| Foreign Matter | ≤1.0% |
| Broken Pieces | ≤5.0% |
| SO₂ Residue | ≤30 mg/kg |
| Pesticide Residue | Meets EU / GB 2763 |
| Lead | ≤0.5 mg/kg |
| Total Plate Count | ≤100,000 cfu/g |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25g |
| Purity | ≥ 95% |
| Moisture/Loss on Drying | ≤ 8% |
| pH | 5.0 - 6.0 |
| Heavy Metals | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Arsenic | ≤ 0.5 ppm |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤ 100 cfu/g |
Common Markets Grades
Whole dried ginger is graded by origin, peeling, and physical appearance.
Cochin and Calicut ginger from Kerala set the historical quality reference, with a high volatile-oil content and a distinct lemony top note. Nigerian whole ginger is more pungent and lower in oil. Chinese whole ginger covers the largest export volume in the medium-quality bracket. Jamaican ginger commands a premium for its delicate aroma.
Peeled (decorticated) whole ginger is sold under names such as bleached, limed, or coated, depending on the surface treatment used to brighten the skin. Unpeeled rough ginger is the lower-cost trade grade and is preferred by extractors and herbal manufacturers who do not value cosmetic appearance.
Trade specifications include moisture (typically 10 to 12 percent maximum), volatile oil (1.5 to 2.5 percent minimum depending on origin), ash, and acid-insoluble ash. Whole ginger is graded visually for broken pieces, mould, and insect damage.
Applications
- Input for milling into ginger powder by spice processors
- Feedstock for oleoresin and essential-oil extraction plants
- Whole-spice retail packs sold to consumers who grate or grind to order
- Pickling brines and traditional preserves
- Mulled-wine and brewing-spice kits
- Long-simmered stocks, broths, and bone-marrow soups
- Traditional herbal decoctions in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine
- Brewing ingredient for ginger beer and herbal beverages
- Storage-stable strategic reserves for spice traders
- Aromatic infusions in oils and vinegars
- Decorative culinary use in restaurant displays and food styling
- Animal husbandry remedies in traditional veterinary practice
Brands Using Dehydrated Ginger Whole
Widely-distributed consumer products that list Dehydrated Ginger Whole on the ingredient label.
- Frontier Co-opFrontier Co-op Ginger Root, Cut & Sifted, Organic (1 lb) ↗Whole dehydrated organic ginger rhizome, peeled, cut and sifted. Sold as whole-piece ginger root product.Label verified 2026-05-24
- Frontier Co-opFrontier Co-op Ginger Root, Cut & Sifted (1 lb) ↗Whole dried ginger rhizome (Zingiber officinale), peeled and broken; kosher, non-sulfited.Label verified 2026-05-24
- McCormickMcCormick Mixed Pickling Spice (1.5 oz) ↗Mixture of whole and broken spices listing 'Ginger' as a whole dried rhizome alongside cinnamon, allspice, bay leaves.Label verified 2026-05-24
- McCormickMcCormick Culinary Pickling Spice (12 oz) ↗Foodservice pickling spice blend containing whole dried ginger pieces among 11 whole spices.Label verified 2026-05-24
Brand names, product names and logos are the property of their owners. They appear here as published evidence that the ingredient is used, taken from the brand's own label or website. Their appearance is not an endorsement, and it does not mean the brand buys from us or from any manufacturer listed on this site.
China Manufacturers of Dehydrated Ginger Whole
Top Dehydrated Ginger Whole manufacturers in China.
Henan Sunny Foodstuff Co., Ltd.5 ingredients in the directory
Linquan Zerun Plant & Spice Co., Ltd.9 ingredients in the directory
Company names and logos are the property of the manufacturers themselves. They are listed here because our own directory records them as producing this ingredient. A listing is not an endorsement by them, and we do not represent them or speak on their behalf.
How We Help Source Dehydrated Ginger Whole
Direct Factory Sourcing
We run the whole process: selecting the manufacturer from the top Chinese food ingredient producers, negotiating the price, verifying quality, and coordinating the logistics. You deal with us instead of with several factories at once.
Original Packaging and Documents from the Manufacturer
The manufacturer sends your Dehydrated Ginger Whole out of its own factory in the original packing, through to your destination port. The COA, COO, MSDS, TDS and any certifications reach you from the manufacturer as well.
Free Samples and Lead Time
We send 100 to 500 g free for your own laboratory to test and you cover only the courier, usually within 2 to 3 working days. ETD is usually within 7 to 15 days once the order is confirmed, and we check that date against the factory's own manufacturing schedule before we give it to you.
Combined Shipment
We can load Dehydrated Ginger Whole together with other ingredients such as Astaxanthin, Dehydrated Garlic and Lutein into one 20' FCL. If your quantity is small, we can also ship LCL.
Regulatory Status
Whole dried ginger is a culinary spice and is not subject to additive regulation. No E number applies.
The U.S. FDA classifies it as GRAS when used as a spice or natural seasoning. The American Spice Trade Association cleanliness specifications cover insect fragments, mammalian excreta, and foreign matter.
European Spice Association quality guidance covers moisture, ash, and volatile oil. EU pesticide MRLs for Zingiber officinale apply.
The European Pharmacopoeia, the United States Pharmacopeia, and the Chinese Pharmacopoeia all carry monographs for Zingiberis rhizoma covering identity, purity, and gingerol content. These monographs are used to qualify whole dried ginger destined for herbal product manufacture. Organic and Halal certifications are widely available.
Manufacturing Process
Mature rhizomes are lifted from the soil 8 to 10 months after planting, when the leaves yellow and dry back. The freshly dug hands are cleaned of soil and trimmed of aerial stems and fibrous roots.
For unpeeled whole ginger, the washed rhizomes are spread on raised drying floors or in solar tunnels to lose moisture slowly. Total drying time can run 5 to 7 days under the sun, or 20 to 30 hours in a mechanical dryer set below 60 C.
For peeled grades, the cleaned rhizomes are scraped, pared, or treated with a brief calcium-hydroxide dip before drying. Peeling removes the corky skin and the underlying oleoresin cells, which improves colour but lowers volatile-oil content. Traders accept the trade-off when the buyer values appearance.
The finished whole pieces are graded by hand or on optical lines for size, broken-piece content, and mould. They are then packed in jute bags or, for premium grades, in moisture-barrier liners to slow aroma loss during ocean transit.
