[Latin Name]  Zingiber Officinalis

[Specification] Gingerols 5.0%

[Appearance] Light yellow powder

Plant Part Used: Root

[Particle size] 80Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is ginger?]

Ginger is a plant with leafy stems and yellowish green flowers. The ginger spice comes from the roots of the plant. Ginger is native to warmer parts of Asia, such as China, Japan, and India, but now is grown in parts of South American and Africa. It is also now grown in the Middle East to use as medicine and with food.

[How does it work?]

Ginger contains chemicals that may reduce nausea and inflammation. Researchers believe the chemicals work primarily in the stomach and intestines, but they may also work in the brain and nervous system to control nausea.

[Function]

Ginger is among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet.It is loaded with nutrients and bioactive compounds that have powerful benefits for your body and brain.Here are 11 health benefits of ginger that are supported by scientific research.

1. Ginger Contains Gingerol, a Substance With Powerful Medicinal Properties
2. Ginger Can Treat Many Forms of Nausea, Especially Morning Sickness
3. Ginger May Reduce Muscle Pain and Soreness
4. The Anti-Inflammatory Effects Can Help With Osteoarthritis
5. Ginger May Drastically Lower Blood Sugars and Improve Heart Disease Risk Factors
6. Ginger Can Help Treat Chronic Indigestion
7. Ginger Powder May Significantly Reduce Menstrual Pain
8. Ginger May Lower Cholesterol Levels
9. Ginger Contains a Substance That May Help Prevent Cancer
10. Ginger May Improve Brain Function and Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
11. The Active Ingredient in Ginger Can Help Fight Infections

This spice cake has a splash of beer in the batter, making it extra moist. Served with poached pears and a maple frosting this is the definition of holiday delicacy. FULL RECIPE BELOW.

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MUSIC: “Midnight Clear” by Richard Freitas

Spice Cake w/ Lemon-Maple Frosting & Poached Pears
Serves 8

INGREDIENTS:
For the spice cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 ¼ cups pumpkin purée
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup safflower oil
2 large eggs
¼ cup Hoegaarden

For the Pears:
2 medium pears
2 cups water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1 whole star anise
pinch of salt

For the Lemon-Maple Frosting:
4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 ounces cream cheese
Zest and juice from 1 lemon
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup

PROCESS:
To make the spice cake:
-Preheat oven to 350ºF.
-Butter and flour a loaf pan
-In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and freshly grated nutmeg.
-In a large bowl, combine pumpkin purée, vanilla, brown sugar, granulated sugar and oil.
-Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth.
-Add the eggs, whisking to combine.
-Pour in the Hoegaarden and combine
-Add your dry ingredients to the wet and combine
-Pour batter into prepared pan.
-Bake for 1 hour.
-Test with a toothpick in the center, when it comes out clean it’s done.

To make the poached pears:
-Cut the pears into 1-inch-thick wedges, removing and discarding the fibrous stems and seeds.
-In a Dutch oven combine water, granulated sugar, honey, star anise, and a pinch of salt.
-Once the sugar dissolves, add the pear wedges.
-Poach the pears for about 15 minutes, or until tender.
-Turn off the heat and let them cool in their poaching liquid.

To make the maple frosting:
-Whisk or beat together butter, cream cheese, lemon zest and lemon juice until light and fluffy.
-Add powdered sugar, and whisk to combine. (add more powdered sugar for desired thickness).
-Stir in maple syrup.
-Place frosting in fridge to chill until you’re ready to use

To assemble the cake:
-Remove the cake from the tin
-Slice evenly
-Serve frosting in a separate bowl or gravy boat
-Serve pear wedges and liquid in a separate bowl
-Assemble at table on individual plates

Credits:
Director: Eric Slatkin
Producer: Emily Mraz
Camera: Eric Slatkin
Grip/Lighting: James Navaira
Food Stylist: Valerie Aikman-Smith – www.valerieaikman-smith.com
Culinary Asst: Sandra Tripicchio – www.slicedbreadstudio.com
Set Decoration: Kevin Van – Instagram: @heyprez
Recipes: Maria Zizka — www.mariazizka.com
Editors: Jacob Metiva, Jeremiah Mayhew and Justin Smith
Title Graphics: Lydia Baillergeau – www.byairjo.com
Dinner Cast: Byron Talbott, Rachel Talbott, Caroline Mi Li Artiss, Amy Shuster, Ben Taylor, Tammy La, Donnie Scantz, Scott Bridges, Jackie Hsu

Root beer is a carbonated, sweetened beverage, originally made using the root of the sassafras tree, or its bark, as the primary flavor. Root beer, popularized in North America, comes in two forms: alcoholic and soft drink. The historical root beer was analogous to small beer in that the process provided a drink with a very low alcohol content. Although roots are used as the source of many soft drinks throughout the world, often different names are used.

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