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Bulk Dried Crystallized Ginger Medallions
Experience the tantalizing blend of sweet and spicy in our Bulk Dried Crystallized Ginger Medallions, meticulously crafted to preserve the zesty essence of ginger in every medallion! 🫚 Crystallized Ginger Medallions infuse products such as baked goods, confections, trail mixes, and cereals with a zesty and subtly spicy ginger flavor, adding depth and uniqueness to the taste profile. These chewy and tender ginger medallions provide a delightful texture contrast in products like snack bars, granola mixes, yogurt toppings, and desserts, offering a pleasing chewiness and a burst of spicy sweetness! Our Dried Crystallized Ginger Medallions are available in bulk quantities and in customized packaging options! 📦 Request for a Quote now to get started! 📨 Source86 is your number one supplier for premium bulk raw ingredients! ☝🏼 From sourcing to importing, our global team of trusty sourcerers is committed to getting you only the best ingredients in the market! 💯
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Product Data
| Scientific Name | Zingiber officinale |
|---|---|
| Origin Countries | India, China, Nepal, Indonesia and Nigeria |
| Product Uses | Marinades, granola bars, gressings and sauces |
Production & Sourcing
Dried crystallized ginger medallions are made by first peeling and slicing fresh ginger root into thin medallion-shaped pieces. These slices are then boiled in a sugar syrup until they’re tender and infused with the syrup’s sweetness. Subsequently, they’re laid out to dry, either by air-drying or using low heat in dehydrators or ovens, until they achieve the desired texture—firm yet chewy with a crystallized sugar coating.
This process preserves the spicy-sweet flavor of ginger while intensifying its sweetness and creating a chewy texture, resulting in the distinctive dried crystallized ginger medallions.
Applications
- Baked Goods
- Confectionary
- Snack Bars and Energy Bitea
- Trail Mixes and Snack Mixes
- Nutritional Bars and Energy Bites
- Marinades
- Dressings and Sauces
- Granola Bars
- Bars and Cereals
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Functionality
- Texture and Mouthfeel
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antioxidant
- Digestive Health
- Flavor Enhancement
Benefits
Sweet with a spicy, pungent ginger taste; the sugary crystallized coating adds sweetness while preserving the ginger’s natural heat.
Chewy and slightly sticky due to the crystallized sugar; the interior tends to be softer than the crunchy exterior.
Amber or golden-brown from the crystallization process, encasing the ginger root pieces.
Rich in antioxidants and bioactive compounds like gingerol, aiding digestion, reducing nausea, and potentially offering anti-inflammatory properties. However, the crystallization process usually increases the sugar content.
Low moisture content due to the drying process; the sugar acts as a binding agent, creating a stable structure.
Strong, aromatic scent characteristic of ginger, giving off its signature spicy fragrance.
The sugary exterior provides a sweet contrast to the spicy and zesty ginger flavor, achieving a harmonious balance of tastes.
Ginger holds a significant place in Asian culinary practices and traditional medicine, used both for its unique flavor and potential health benefits.
While beneficial, the high sugar content from crystallization should be monitored, especially for individuals watching their sugar intake.
Uses in manufacturing
They are used in baking cakes, cookies, bread, and other pastries to add a sweet and spicy flavor. They’re also utilized in confectionery items like chocolates and candies.
Dried crystallized ginger medallions are a popular standalone snack due to their sweet and spicy taste. They might also be mixed with other dried fruits or nuts in trail mixes or snack bars.
Food manufacturers incorporate these medallions into sauces, marinades, dressings, and glazes for savory dishes, providing a unique sweet-spicy note to the final product.
They can be included in health-oriented products like granola bars, energy bars, or cereals to offer a natural flavor kick while aligning with consumers seeking natural or functional ingredients.
In some cases, they’re used in infusions or brewed into teas to infuse the drink with the ginger’s spicy-sweet essence.
Main producing countries and Harvest time
India, China, Nepal, Indonesia and Nigeria are among the world’s main producing countries of ginger. In India, ginger is ready for harvesting 8-9 months after sowing, usually from December through March.