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Dry Ginger (Sonth)

Renowned for its clean, sharp pungency, Indian dry ginger is the preferred choice for EU and US buyers looking for high-aroma, pesticide-compliant supply. We offer the recognized Cochin (NUGC) and Calicut (NUGK) unbleached export grades.

NUGC & NUGK Grades Unbleached EU-Spec Moisture ≤ 10% Volatile Oil ≥ 1.8%
Cochin & Calicut
Origins
Unbleached/Limed
Bleaching
>=1.8% to 2.0%
Volatile Oil
Whole, Sliced, Powder
Formats
Indian dry ginger sonth powder export Excellar Global
Origin & Treatment

NUGC, NUGK & Bleached Grades

We strictly separate bleached (limed) ginger from unbleached (NUGC/NUGK) lots. EU and UK buyers require unbleached grades for maximum flavor and clean labels.

Product / SKU Origin / Treatment Volatile Oil Best Use / Market
Dry Ginger — NUGC
GI-01 		Unbleached, Cochin >=1.8% Non-bleached Ungarbled Cochin. Light yellow. Prime EU/UK grade.
Dry Ginger — NUGK
GI-02 		Unbleached, Calicut >=1.8% Non-bleached Calicut. Reddish-brown. Standard export grade.
Dry Ginger — Bleached
GI-03 		Lime-coated, white 1.2-1.8% Cosmetic white appearance for specific markets (Gulf/Domestic). Lower oil.
Dry Ginger — Garbled Premium
GI-04 		Unbleached, peeled, cleaned >=2.0% Premium sorted and peeled fingers. High aroma.
Ginger Powder — Standard
GI-05 		Unbleached ~2.0% Standard 80 mesh powder.
Ginger Powder — Premium
GI-06 		Unbleached, low-temp ground >=2.0% Premium 100 mesh for maximum pungency and aroma retention.
NE India Organic Ginger
GI-07 		Unbleached, certified organic >=2.0% Sourced from North East India. Fully certified organic.
Certificate of Analysis

Clean Supply for EU Markets

European buyers are shifting away from Chinese ginger due to pesticide residue concerns. We offer NABL-accredited COAs ensuring strict MRL compliance and unadulterated volatile oil.

Parameter Specification / Limit Test method
Volatile oil % >=1.8% to >=2.0% (Aroma) Steam distillation
Oleoresin % >=4.0% Acetone extraction
Moisture <=10% (<=8% for powder) Oven / Karl Fischer
Total ash <=8% Gravimetric
Acid-insoluble ash <=2% Gravimetric (Sand/grit check)
Crude fibre <=8% (whole) / <=6% (powder) Gravimetric
Calcium (bleached lots) Declared if lime-treated AAS
Aflatoxin B1 <=5 ppb HPLC / ELISA
Salmonella Absent in 25 g Culture
Total plate count <=10⁵ cfu/g Plate count
Pesticide residue & EtO To EU destination MRLs GC-MS / LC-MS/MS
The chemistry of drying: The pungency of dry ginger is entirely different from fresh ginger. The primary pungent compound in dry ginger (shogaol) is actually formed during the dehydration process as heat and time break down gingerols. Our controlled drying processes maximize this conversion while preventing moisture entrapment (aflatoxin risk).
Packaging options

Bulk Export Formats

FormatNet weightTypical use
Polylined PP woven bag 25 kg Standard bulk whole/sliced (moisture barrier)
Multi-layer paper bag (PE lined) 10-25 kg Powder, institutional
BOPP laminated bag 5-25 kg Private-label branding
Jute bag 50 kg Traditional bulk repacker trade (whole finger)

Container: ~15–16 MT per 20-ft FCL (whole finger). Powder yields ~16 MT per FCL.

Buyer FAQ
What does NUGC and NUGK mean?

These are standard international trade codes for Indian ginger. NUGC stands for Non-bleached Ungarbled Cochin (sourced via Cochin, light yellow). NUGK stands for Non-bleached Calicut (sourced via Calicut, reddish-brown). These are the preferred grades for EU/UK buyers seeking authentic flavor without lime additives.

Should I buy bleached or unbleached ginger?

It depends entirely on your market. Bleaching (coating the ginger in lime) gives it a clean, cosmetic white appearance, which is preferred in domestic Indian and some Gulf markets. However, the lime coating reduces the volatile oil percentage. EU, US, and strict processing markets heavily prefer unbleached ginger (NUGC/NUGK) for maximum flavor and clean labelling.

Are your shipments free of Ethylene Oxide (EtO) and pesticides?

Yes. A significant advantage of sourcing our Indian ginger vs Chinese supply is our strict adherence to EU pesticide MRLs. We test every export lot via NABL-accredited labs to ensure zero EtO detection and compliance with destination pesticide regulations.

Start with a free sample + COA

We send 500 g samples of NUGC/NUGK with the volatile oil COA at no charge — you pay courier only.

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