GINGER

Grade designation and definitions of quality of Garbled Non-bleached Calicut Ginger

Special characteristics

Grade Designation

*Size of rhizomes

Extraneous matter percentage (by weight) maximum

General characteristics

Garbled, Non-bleached Calicut (NGK)

Not less than 15 mm in length

2.0

The ginger whole

(1) shall be the dried rhizomes of Zingiber officinale Rose in pieces. irregular in shape and size. pale brown in colour. with fibre content characteristic of the variety. with peel not entirely removed and light pieces removed by garbling.
(2) shall have characteristic taste and flavour. be wholesome. and shall not have rancid or bitter taste or musty odour.
(3) Shall be reasonably dry and reasonably free from moulds and insect infestation

Note: The ginger whole

Shall be the dried rhizomes of Zingiber officinale Rose in pieces. Irregular in shape and size.Pale brown in colour. With fibre content characteristic of the variety. With peel not entirely removed and light pieces removed by garbling.
Shall have characteristic taste and flavour. Be wholesome and shall not have rancid or bitter taste or musty odour.
Shall be reasonably dry and reasonably free from moulds and insect infestation.

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