Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Product Type: Botanical Powder

Country of Origin: Nigeria

This botanical powder is carefully processed from high-quality plant material and finely milled to 80–100 mesh size. The material exhibits characteristic herbal aroma and natural color specific to the plant source. It is suitable for cosmetic, nutraceutical, and herbal formulation applications depending on regulatory classification.

Benefits

Ginger is traditionally used to support digestion, circulation, and immune function due to its gingerol-rich composition. In topical applications, it promotes skin radiance by enhancing microcirculation and protecting against oxidative stress.

Analytical Evaluation

Moisture content does not exceed 10%. Total ash is not more than 12%, while acid insoluble ash does not exceed 2%. Heavy metals comply with safety standards: Lead (Pb) ≤10 ppm and Cadmium (Cd) ≤0.3 ppm. Microbiological quality confirms total plate count ≤10³ cfu/g and yeast & mold ≤10³ cfu/g, with confirmed absence of Escherichia coli and Salmonella species. All parameters comply with specification requirements.

Safety & Handling For external or regulated formulation use only. Avoid inhalation of fine powder during bulk handling. Use protective masks and gloves in processing environments. Avoid direct eye contact.