Xilin Fire Ginger

Xilin Fire Ginger

Xilin Fire Ginger is a protected geographical indication product.

　　Xilin Fire Ginger, also known as Fine-Grained Ginger, grows to a height of 50–80 cm, with many branches, small ginger rhizomes, and uniformly sized individual rhizomes arranged in two layers. Both the root and stem skin are pale yellow, with purple-red sprouts. The flesh is dense and has a strong spicy flavor, making it the main ingredient for making roasted ginger chunks and slices.[1]

　　Characteristics edit

　　Fire ginger is rich in volatile oils and gingerol, and can be processed into roasted ginger chunks and slices. Through further processing, it can be made into a series of ginger products such as ginger powder, ginger juice, ginger oil, ginger crystals, ginger dew, and pickled ginger. It has good effects on improving digestion, dispelling cold, and inducing perspiration.

　　Production Scale edit

　　The annual planting area of fire ginger in Xilin County is generally around 50,000 mu, with an estimated total output of 125,000 tons. The ginger harvest season begins in December each year.