GINGER

Grade designations and definitions of the quality of Garbled Non-bleached Cochin Ginger

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Grade Designation	* Size of rhizomes	Extraneous matter (percentage) by weight maximum	General characteristics
1	2	3	4
Garbled Non-bleached Cochin (NGC)	Not less than 15 mm in length	2.0	The ginger whole (1) shall be the dried rhizomes of Zingiber officina Ie 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

* Tolerance for size: Maximum tolerance of three per cent shall be allowed. Extraneous matter means all foreign matter including the exhausted or spent ginger.

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