Sona Ginger Powder is coarse ground and is obtained by grinding best quality ginger from best locations in India. Ginger has a pungent-lemony, warm-sweet flavor. It's a warming spice. In the middle ages, ginger was valued on par with black pepper. A pound of it was worth the price of a sheep. India is the world's largest ginger producer. The finest quality ginger - Cochin ginger and Calicut ginger - comes from Kerala. Ginger is used in different forms such as raw ginger, dry ginger, ginger oil, ginger powder, sliced ginger, ginger oil, ginger oleoresin, ginger in brine etc. It has usage in foods, beverages, preservatives, medicine and perfumes industries. Almost all Indian curry recipes include ginger. The traditional method is to chop ginger finely and fry it along with onions. Ginger was one of the man's earliest medicines, much prescribed for treating stomach diseases. Fresh ginger is used extensively in Pacific Rim cuisines. It is the principal supplier of the heat so loved in these cuisines. Dried ginger is used in Mideastern and Western cooking. Besides the well known gingerbread, it is a great addition to cheese dishes because it balances the egg and cheese flavors. Ginger is especially good with vegetables such as carrots, squash and sweet potatoes. Stored ginger should be periodically exposed to the sun. Prolonged storage of ginger for long time would result in deterioration of its aroma, flavor and pungency