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Ginger Powder
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Ginger Powder

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The perky heat of ginger is concentrated in the dried powder, and we like to keep plenty on hand for baking, marinades, and sauces. You can also slip a pinch into salad dressings, meat rubs, and barbeque sauces to perk them up. Classic jerk seasonings from the Caribbean are heavy in heat, so the relatively mild bite of ginger powder is a nice contrast in sauces from the region.

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  • Vegan, gluten-free, and filler-free
  • Love it or we'll replace it
  • Orders over $59 ship free
  • Produced in small batches, shortly before shipping
Filler-FreeVeganGluten-FreeEstablished 1995Small Batch

Spice 101

Ginger powder is a finely ground version of the fresh root. The drying process intensifies the heat and pungency, making it an excellent choice for baking, marinades, and sauces. A pinch can transform salad dressings, meat rubs, and even barbeque sauces, offering a gentle heat that contrasts well with stronger flavors, such as those found in Caribbean jerk seasonings.

Ginger, with its zesty and warming profile, has been spicing up our lives for thousands of years. Originating from Southeast Asia, it spread across Asia and the Middle East through the spice trade, becoming a staple in kitchens around the world. Ancient texts from China and India detail its use not just in food but also as a component in traditional medicine. The Romans got their hands on ginger from Arab traders, and by the Middle Ages, it was a prized commodity in Europe, used to flavor beer and wine and as a preservative.

Across different cultures, ginger's application has varied dramatically, reflecting local tastes and culinary practices. In the Caribbean, ginger is a key player in the vibrant jerk seasonings, while in India, it's an essential spice for masalas and chai. The versatility of ginger, whether fresh, dried, or powdered, has made it a global favorite, adapting to regional ingredients and preferences while maintaining its distinctive kick.

We adore ginger powder for its fiery yet earthy essence that brings a warm complexity to both sweet and savory dishes. It's our secret weapon in the kitchen for adding a quick "zing" to everything from ginger snaps and apple pies to BBQ sauces and ham glazes. Its versatility makes it indispensable in our pantry, ready to be whisked into a marinade or sprinkled into a stew.

Once rare, ginger powder is now found in everyday foods like pumpkin pie, spiced apple cider, and gingerbread cookies. You’ll also find it in barbecue rubs, marinades, and even smoothies, adding a subtle heat and brightness to familiar dishes!

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 20 reviews.

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Ginger powder is a staple in my kitchen. It helps add some zing to my soups and chai.

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Store owner replied: Love hearing that! 🌟 Ginger powder adds the perfect zing, especially in soups and chai. Enjoy that extra kick! 🍵✨

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Wonderful addition to spice options

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Store owner replied: Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted that our ginger powder is a wonderful addition to your spice options. By the way, your rice bowl photo looks absolutely delicious! 🌟🍚

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Flavorful, fresh & spicy ginger powder gives my daily smoothies a great zing! The high quality and nuanced flavor of the ginger is evident from the first taste.

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Fresh! I can always be confident that WSM's ground spices are fresh (sometimes you don't want to deal with griding whole spices yourself during the holidays).

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A have to have in my cupboard whether making teriyaki or ginger cake.

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Store owner replied: Ginger powder is definitely good to have around for those, for sure. It's a great addition to baked goods, or used with fresh ginger for Asian sauces, just to punch up the gingery flavor.

I tried the Traditional Chai and the Roast Chai from this store and found them both off-puttingly peppery, so I decided to come up with my own recipe based on what I remembered the chais I had in India in the 80s tasted like. After some experimentation, I got one I really love: 2 parts ginger powder 2 parts cardamom seed 2 parts cinnamon 1 part Jamaican Allspice I part cloves 1 part Indian coriander seed A lovely combination of flavors, with no peppery "bite."

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Store owner replied: Ginger powder is such a great way to more flavor to so many recipes, and we love a good gingery chai. That recipe would probably be good to bake with, too!

sometimes when I do not want to grate or get fresh ginger- I grab this- it is such a timesaver and still delivers on the ginger notes.

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Store owner replied: It adds such a great gingery flavor to sweet and savory recipes, but it much easier to use.

I put in teas and some juices...gives an extra kick!!!!

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Store owner replied: Ginger POW-der is such great way to amp up the flavors.

Great ginger

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Store owner replied: THANKS!

This ginger tastes sooo close to fresh compared to the ginger powder i get at stop and shop.

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Store owner replied: Thanks, Frank! Glad you’re loving the fresh flavor—makes all the difference! 🌟✨

Highly recommended! So flavorful, much better for my needs!

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Spectacular! Makes the best ginger snaps!

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Spectacular! really needed this for some holiday cakes and it was just the ticket

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Phenomenal! Great quality spice

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Fantastic! Great to have in the kitchen

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Great! Fragrant

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Highly recommended! I am slowly replacing the spices in my collection that are old and have lost their flavor. This ginger powder will be a staple in my cooking

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Excellent! So spicy and fresh! Love it in fall baking :)

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Highly recommended! A bit potent but great flavor.

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Highly recommended! Another staple to have on hand even when I use raw ginger whenever possible.

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