- 1. Is your product free from GMO?Yes, our products are free from GMO. As GMOs are dangerous for health, we do not accept ginger extract powder from the facilities where GMOs are manufactured, processed, or produced.
- 2. What are the heavy metals you consider for qualifying this material and why?We test our products for the presence of heavy metals including cadmium, arsenic, mercury, and lead as these are known as carcinogens and considered harmful for human consumption beyond certain limits. We also make sure our products abide by California prop 65 regulations for lead content below 0.5 ppm levels.
- 3. What are the Bioactive Components present in this product?Ginger has been fractionated into at least 14 bioactive compounds, including [4]-gingerol, [6]-gingerol, [8]-gingerol, [10]-gingerol, [6]-paradol, [14]-shogaol, [6]-shogaol, 1-dehydro-[10]-gingerdione, [10]-gingerdione, hexahydrocurcumin, tetrahydrocurcumin, gingerenone A, 1,7-bis-(4? hydroxyl-3? methoxyphenyl)-5-methoxyhepthan-3-one, and methoxy-[10]-gingerol.
- 4. Is the heavy metals content within a suitable limit as per CA prop 65?Yes, all the heavy metals contents are within the limit as per CA Prop 65. Hence, it is suitable for human consumption.
- 5. What is the appearance of your product Ginger Extract Powder 2.5% & 5% Gingerol?This product is light brown in colour and has a characteristic odour.
- 6. What is the Identification Method used for Ginger Extract Powder 2.5% & 5% Gingerol?The identification method used here is HPLC.
- 7. What are the other names of Ginger Extract Powder 2.5% & 5% Gingerol?The official botanical name of the product is Zingiber officinale. In Sanskrit, it is known as Srngaveram, which translates to “horn root” in English. In Latin it is named as Zinziberi, whereas in Greek it is known by the name Ziggiberis.
Ginger Root Extract Powder 2.5% Gingerol, HPLC
Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale
Plant Part Used: Root
Processing Method: Extraction
The ginger plant grows in warm climates like India, China, the Caribbean, Africa, and others. It contains an active ingredient “Gingerol” which has anti-inflammatory properties in in-vitro studies. The root of this plant has been in use as a traditional remedy for centuries against many ailments like nausea and indigestion. Besides, it is also used as a spice in a variety of dishes, beverages, and foods for flavoring in cosmetics and soaps for fragrance.
Ginger extracts are rich in chemical compounds that will help you fight off unhealthy bacteria like E. Coli and Shigella. Ginger also has active compounds like gingerols that prevent oral bacteria from growing. Ginger is useful in combatting periodontal disease, a serious gum infection. Ginger also has anti-inflammatory properties that are also vital for reducing swellings. Ginger may be helpful for females for avoiding menstruation cramps. Ginger may also be helpful in fighting bad cholesterol.
Family: Zingiberaceae Genus: Zingiber Species: Z. officinale