Ginger
Young ginger is juicy and fleshy with a very mild taste. Mature ginger root is identified by its smooth, tan-colored, gnarled and bumpy root appearance. The sweet-peppery aromatic firm flesh will range from golden yellow to almost white. Mature ginger roots are also fibrous and nearly dry. The juice from old ginger roots is extremely potent and is often used as a spice.

Storage
» Store immediately covered in a sealed original container in the warmest part of the walk-in cooler. Chilling injury can occur (wetness and softening) from storing ginger past 7 days in the walk-in. Chilled ginger will also give off moisture from chill damage and lessen the potency and flavor.
» Store in the original sealed carton away from drafts from the cooler fan. Keep away from moisture contact to prevent molding.
» Ginger root is not susceptible to ethylene gas damage.

Handling
» Follow good rotation practices, first shipments received should be used first.
» Handle the case carefully. Do not drop. Ginger root can be easily broken.
» Avoid placing the case or raw product on non-sanitized kitchen counter tops to help prevent the potential for cross contamination.

Preparation
» Prepare as needed. Try not to use product from the previous day.
» Remove or cut away shriveled or soft knots.
» Store prepared product in refridgerator.