Spice

Finger

Ginger finger is a prepared form of the rhizome, cut or sorted so cooks get consistent pieces without full breakdown. aromatic leaf, seed or root used to season rather than bulk. Match cooking time to piece size and moisture. add tender leaves late; hard stems and seeds can go in early. Use sound product and keep cut surfaces from drying out before the pan. Cold product sears better—pat surfaces dry and do not crowd the pan.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

CookedGratedPreparedSliced

Traits

AromaticFingerHandy PortionPortionVersatile

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 315

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 7.7 g
Saturated Fat 2.25 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.23 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.22 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 41.5 mg
Salt 0.1 g
Total Carbohydrate 52 g
Dietary Fibre 24.1 g
Total Sugars 5.09 g
Complex / starch 14.2 g
Protein 9.45 g
Water 25.8 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 315 kcal
Water 25.8 g
Carbohydrates 52 g
- Sugars 5.09 g
- Starch 14.2 g
- Fibre 24.1 g
Protein 9.45 g
Fat 7.7 g
- Saturated Fat 2.25 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 2.23 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 3.22 g
  - Omega-3 0.48 g
Vitamins 106 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.13 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 1.71 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.42 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.25 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.5 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 47 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 2.31 mg
- Vitamin K 34.4 µg
Minerals 407 mg
- Major Minerals 405 mg
  - Calcium 42 mg
  - Sodium 41.5 mg
  - Potassium 322 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.1 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.09 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.13 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 1.71 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.42 · vitamin-b6: 0.25 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.5 · vitamin-b9-folate: 47 · vitamin-e: 2.31 · vitamin-k: 34.4 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 41.47 · Potassium: 322 · Calcium: 42 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Finger of Ginger: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

1200

Dried and fresh commercial packs of ginger reached urban grocers, including named finger portions.

1900