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Ingredient · Zingiberaceae

Ginger

Zingiber officinale · Zingiberaceae

OriginSoutheast Asia SeasonYear-round FlavourSharp, warming, spicy Typical cost~£6.00/kg (approx, curated UK price list (approx) · checked 11 Aug 2026) Edit
80 kcal per 100g 4% RNI
Carries the calories a body runs on day to day from carbohydrate, protein, fat and alcohol. How much you need varies widely with age, activity and goals.
Reference: 2000.00kcal per day (UK Reference Intake)
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Gingerol active compound
Manganese 0.6mg (25% RDI)

Physical wellbeing

Gingerol is studied for its anti-inflammatory and digestive properties.
Traditionally used to settle nausea, including motion sickness and morning sickness.
Warming effect on circulation, commonly used in cold-weather cooking.

Mental wellbeing

The sharp, clean flavour is often described as uplifting — used in many cultures as a morning tonic.
Ginger tea is a common home remedy for stress and tension.

Wellness framing here reflects traditional use and ongoing research, not medical claims.

This reflects research on standardised extracts in clinical studies of diagnosed conditions, not a claim that cooking with this ingredient treats a mental health condition. If you're struggling with your mood, please speak to a GP or a mental health professional.

Recipes using ginger

Auto-generated — populates whenever a recipe tags this ingredient.

Cross-references

Pairs well with
Turmeric Lemon Honey Garlic
Substitutes
Galangal (sharper) Cardamom (sweeter)
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