Origin of ginger is from Central Asia. Today, the plant is cultivated all over tropical and subtropical regions. Fresh Ginger name comes from the Sanskrit word for “Horn Root” in relations to its knobby appearance. It is mainly used in everything from soups, sweets and foods across the world. It is a favorite ingredient in foods.

Dried Ginger, which serves as a spice, has a hot and sweet flavor, very different from fresh ginger.