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Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Single origin

Dry Ginger (Sonth), no added sugar

Sonth · dried ginger pieces · Zingiber officinale

₹99.00

₹198 per 100 g · inclusive of GST
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Whole dried ginger with no added sugar, from Coimbatore. Not candied: use it in tea, baking and spice blends.

In short: Whole dried ginger (sonth, Zingiber officinale) from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, with no added sugar. Use it in tea, baking and spice blends, or grind it into dry ginger powder at home.

The 100 g jar works out to ₹169 per 100 g, against ₹198 for 50 g.
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Origin
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Grade
No added sugar
Form
Dried pieces, unsugared
Packed in
Clear PET jar, black cap
Often bought together

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Dried, not candied, no sugar added.

Dried ginger is sold two ways: plain, and candied in sugar. This one is plain, so it works in savoury cooking, chai and baking without adding sweetness.

01Coimbatore lotsBought in or near Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
02No added sugarPlain dried ginger, not candied.
03Packed in GhaziabadSorted and packed at our own premises in Ghaziabad.
04Sealed in clear PETAirtight jar you can see through, with the origin and grade on the label.
Product details

Specification

Botanical name
Zingiber officinale
Origin
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Form
Dried pieces, unsugared
Grade
No added sugar
Packed in
Clear PET jar with black cap
Batch and best-before
Printed on each jar

Sizes and price per 100 g

JarPricePer 100 g
50 g₹99₹198
100 g₹169₹169
250 g₹389₹156
500 g₹689₹138

Prices include GST. Free shipping on orders of ₹799 and above.

Origin

Grown in western Tamil Nadu

Coimbatore sits at the foot of the Western Ghats. The ginger rhizome is dug up, peeled and dried until hard. Our lots are bought in or near Coimbatore.

How to use it

ChaiDrop a piece into the pot with cardamom and tea.
Baking and gingerbreadGrind to a powder and add with cinnamon and cloves.
Soups and brothsSimmer a piece in the stock, then lift it out.
Storing itKeep the lid tight, away from sunlight and the stove.

Questions

Is it candied?

No. This is plain dried ginger with no added sugar.

How do I grind it?

It is very hard. Break it into pieces and use a strong spice or coffee grinder.

Fresh or dry ginger?

Dry ginger is warmer and more pungent. Fresh is juicy and sharper. They are not one for one.

How long will it keep?

The best-before date is printed on the jar. Keep the lid closed, in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and heat.

What is sonth?

Sonth (also saunth, or sukku in Tamil) is dried ginger root. This jar holds plain dried pieces, not candied ginger.

How can I pay and what does shipping cost?

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