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It has a grainy texture. Like all root based plants. It is smooth when peeled. It is also a hard spice unless it is cooked.

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Is ground ginger the same as root ginger?

probably. my guess is that ginger root is the whole thing, and ground ginger would be chopped up/finely ground ginger root.


What is the difference between ginger and ginger root?

If your recipe asks for Ginger root, it is the actual root you find in the produce section, that is is asking you to use. in some recipes it is for the flavor, but often ginger has a medicinal characteristic. If you have powder, that is the dried and ground form of the root, and it will not be the same measurement. It also depends on what you are making- if you can substitute the powder for the root.


How much ground ginger equals 1cm root ginger?

6mc


Is whole ginger and ginger root the same thing?

No. Crushed ginger is 'wet'. Ground Ginger is a powder. They are not the same thing. You can substitute but would need to change quantities and the taste would be different.


Is ginger root a fruit or vegetable?

Ginger is a under ground stem used as vegetable


Can you use ground ginger in place of ginger root?

My recipe calls for fresh, chopped ginger, Can I use ground ginger & in what proportion. The recipe calls for 2 tsp. fresh chopped ginger?


How much fresh ginger in 1 cup?

About 1% is raw ginger root. Nearer to 2% in ground ginger


Do ginger grow above or below ground?

They grow above ground. It is a stem plant.


Why is ginger considered a root?

Ginger, as a spice or whole, is a root. That root is able to sprout after being harvested, making whole raw ginger a good investment in my opinion.


What is the difference between stem ginger and root ginger?

Stem ginger is taken fresh and preserved in sugar syrup. It has a different taste than root ginger which is usually allowed to dry somewhat and is grated or ground and put in to dishes and also a very famous cola #1.


What does turmeric contain?

Turmeric is a ground form of the Intense yellow root of the ginger family.


How do you cook ginger root to induce Labor?

My friend told me to make it with milk sugar and ginger root. First you smash up the ginger root with like a meat tenderiser. Then you put the ginger root in milk and boil it add sugar. Then strain the ginger root in a strainer cause it will be lumpy. My friend says it helped her go into labor.