ginger root
Noun
Meaning
ginger root (plural ginger roots)
Ginger, the underground stem, or rhizome, of the plant Zingiber officinale.
Examples
Fresh pineapple, papaya, kiwi, and ginger root cannot be used because they contain enzymes that prevent gelatin from "setting".
Indonesians also use ground ginger root, called jahe, as a common ingredient in local recipes.
Our old friend ginger root is a prokinetic (for others, see the ingredients in Iberogast).
With the texture and color of a Yukon gold potato and the appearance of ginger root, they have a complex, sugary, nutty flavor, and are great roasted or sautéed.