Ginger root is commonly used as a spice in food and beverages such as ginger root beer and as a traditional medicine, especially in South Asia. It is used as a fresh root, root extract or powder form. Chemical components in ginger root include 6-Gingerol, 8-gingerol, 6-shogaol and 10-gingerol. The gingerols and other compounds (flavonoids) in ginger root extract have been shown to have antioxidant activity. Altogether about 50 types of antioxidants are identified in extract of ginger root.
Table: List of nutrients and their content in ginger root, raw.Nutrient values and weights are for edible portion.
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