Dried Ginger

Dried Ginger

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Description

At VG Limited, we supply high-quality Tanzanian dried ginger – grown in Tanzania’s fertile highlands and warm coastal lowlands. Known for its strong pungency, high essential oil content, fibrous texture, and intense warm flavor, our dried ginger is ideal for spice blending, tea processing, pharmaceutical applications, food manufacturing, and essential oil distillation.

Product Specifications

Parameter Specification
Type Whole dried ginger rhizomes (splits / slices available upon request)
Form Unpeeled (natural), Semi-peeled, or Fully Peeled
Moisture ≤ 10%
Volatile Oil (Oleoresin) 1.5% – 2.5% (minimum 1.5%)
Gingerol Content 0.5% – 1.0%
Foreign Matter ≤ 0.5%
Insect / Mold Damage Free
Extraneous Color No artificial coloring
Adulterants None
Fiber (Crude) 4% – 6%

✅ Sun-dried or mechanically dried
✅ Machine cleaned & hand-sorted
✅ Lab tested for volatile oil & purity
✅ Non-irradiated (unless specified)

Product Features

  • High volatile oil content (1.5–2.5%) – strong pungency and aroma

  • Low moisture (≤10%) – safe for long-term storage and transit

  • Premium fiber structure – ideal for grinding and processing

  • Multiple processing options – unpeeled, semi-peeled, or fully peeled

  • Versatile applications – spice blends, teas, pharmaceuticals, oleoresin extraction

  • Long shelf life – 24 months when stored properly

Packaging for International Export

Our packaging ensures aroma retention, moisture protection, and pest-free transit.

Primary Packaging Options

  • PP woven bags with inner food-grade PE liner (recommended – most common)

  • Multilayer kraft paper bags with PE liner

  • Jute bags (traditional, upon request)

  • Carton boxes (premium / retail-ready – peeled/sliced)

  • Vacuum-sealed foil bags (for maximum aroma retention – premium grade)

Standard Pack Sizes

Pack Type Net Weight
PP woven bag 25 kg / 50 kg
Kraft paper bag 25 kg
Jute bag 50 kg
Carton box 10 kg / 20 kg
Foil vacuum bag 5 kg / 10 kg / 25 kg

Labeling Details

Each package includes:

  • Product: Dried Ginger – Tanzania Origin

  • Type (Unpeeled / Semi-peeled / Peeled)

  • Volatile oil content

  • Grade & batch number

  • Net weight & gross weight

  • Packed on date & best before (24 months)

  • “Store in cool, dry, ventilated place – away from direct sunlight”

Shipping Container Specifications

Incoterms available: FOB Dar es Salaam Port / CIF any major global port

Container Loading Capacity

Container Type Quantity (approx.) Packing Mode
20 ft GP 440–460 bags (11–11.5 MT) 25 kg bags
20 ft GP 440–460 bags (22–23 MT) 50 kg bags
40 ft GP 900–920 bags (22.5–23 MT) 25 kg bags
40 ft GP 880–900 bags (44–45 MT) 50 kg bags
40 ft HQ 950–980 bags (23.5–24.5 MT) 25 kg bags

Note: Dried ginger is less dense than grains – actual weight per container depends on ginger form (whole vs. splits/slices).

Container Technical Specifications

Feature Detail
Container Type Dry van, food-grade, clean, dry & odor-free
Fumigation Pre-shipment with phosphine – ISPM 15 compliant
Ventilation Closed vents (prevent humidity ingress)
Container liner Recommended – food-grade poly liner for moisture protection
Temperature control Ambient (10–25°C recommended; avoid >30°C)
Palletization Optional – plastic pallets or wood pallets (ISPM 15 heat-treated)
Stowage Uniform stacking; avoid crushing lower bags

Container Environment Requirements

  • Temperature: 10–25°C (avoid high heat to preserve volatile oils)

  • Relative humidity: < 60% (critical to prevent mold)

  • Pre-trip inspection: No condensation, no rodent/insect signs, dry floor

  • Avoid: Prolonged exposure to high humidity or direct sunlight

Stowage Factor

  • Approx. 2.0 – 2.5 m³ per metric ton (whole dried ginger – low density)

  • Approx. 1.8 – 2.2 m³ per metric ton (dried ginger splits/slices)

Shipping Documents Included

  • Commercial Invoice & Packing List

  • Bill of Lading (negotiable or direct)

  • Phytosanitary Certificate (Tanzania Plant Health & Pesticides Authority)

  • Certificate of Origin (Tanzania Chamber of Commerce)

  • Fumigation Certificate

  • Certificate of Analysis (moisture, volatile oil, purity, foreign matter)

  • Weight Certificate

  • Optional: SGS / Bureau Veritas / Intertek inspection report

  • Optional: Non-irradiated Certificate

  • Optional: Organic Certificate (available upon request)

Why Choose VG Limited for Tanzanian Dried Ginger?

  • Direct sourcing from Tanzania’s premium ginger-growing regions (Mbeya, Morogoro, Tanga)

  • Strict quality control – machine cleaned, hand-sorted, lab tested for oil content

  • Competitive pricing – regular container load shipments

  • Flexible MOQ – 1 x 20 ft container (approx. 22 MT whole / 15 MT sliced)

  • Full compliance with EU, USA, Middle East, African, and Asian spice import standards

  • Reliable logistics from Dar es Salaam port to global destinations

  • Harvest-linked pricing – best prices during peak harvest (June – October)

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