Chieftain^® Wild Rice Company

GINGER, CRYSTALLIZED, DICED

Description:
Ginger, one of the oldest and most important spices has been used as an essential cooking spice as well as a medicinal staple.  Ginger is believed to aid in digestion, alleviate stomach disorders, headaches and even the common cold and has been used to treat arthritis, colic and heart conditions.  Cultured in tropical Asia for over 3000 years, Ginger is known for it’s ability to “warm” people.  With its sweet, yet peppery taste, Ginger adds a spicy and fragrant splash to everyday cooking.   Our Crystallized Ginger has been cooked in sugar syrup and then coated with coarse sugar.  Crystallized Ginger does contain Sulfites.  Use as a confection or add to desserts.

Suggested Use:

Blueberry ginger cornbread, cranberry chutney, spicy gingerbread, grilled pineapple, stir fry, cornish hens glazed with ginger, and wild rice and apple ginger pilaf are just a few of the wonderful recipes you can use with our crystallized Ginger.  Use your imagination!