LD Exportaciones S.A.C. Malecón Cisneros No. 1244, Of. 1102

Miraflores, Lima - Perú Teléfono: +51 949 469 117

fralopez@ldexportaciones.com www.ldexportaciones.com

Product Specification FRESH GINGER

Ginger is a plant primarily used for its rhizome or root. Also called “Kion” in Peru, it grows in tropical regions around the world and it is famous for both, its medicinal properties and as a spice for cooking. Grown in the jungle highlands of Peru, Peruvian ginger is one of the nicest gingers available for the retail market. Process: Once the rhizomes of ginger have been harvested in the field, they are transported to the processing plant where they are classified, washed, disinfected and dried. Once homogeneous in size and color, and free of foreign matter, the product is ready to be packed. Description: Ginger rhizomes are articulated tubers in form of a hand with intense and aromatic smell, sour and spicy taste, ashen outside and white-yellow inside. The ginger consumption reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and improves blood flow; also it helps to lower cholesterol levels by the presence of omega -3 in its composition and helps relieve respiratory diseases. In addition, it is a potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic.

Scientific Name Family Origin Zingiber officinale Zingiberaceae Perú

Characteristics:

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS Taste Sour, spicy

Appearance In form of hand and firm

Smell Intense and aromatic

Color Yellow-White Inside

LD Exportaciones S.A.C. Malecón Cisneros No. 1244, Of. 1102

Miraflores, Lima - Perú Teléfono: +51 949 469 117

fralopez@ldexportaciones.com www.ldexportaciones.com

PHYSIOCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Moisture 12.00%

RIZOMA QUALITY

Damaged by pest Absent

Foreign material Absent

Sprouted < 10% in weight per unit

Average weight per unit 250 g

Infested Absent

Condensates Absent

MICROBIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Total Aerobes Mesophilic

LD Exportaciones S.A.C. Malecón Cisneros No. 1244, Of. 1102

Miraflores, Lima - Perú Teléfono: +51 949 469 117

fralopez@ldexportaciones.com www.ldexportaciones.com

NUTRITION (in 100gr)**

Thiamin/VitaminB1 0.05 mg

Riboflavin/VitaminB2 0.20 mg

Pirodoxina/VitaminB6 1 mg

Vitamin C 7 mg

Vitamin E 0.2 mg (**) Values may vary. Packaging: Auto armables boxes x 30 lbs. (13.6 Kg) Size: 100g - 150g/150g - 200g/200g - 250g/250g - to more Life-time and storage conditions: 3 months in adequate conditions: indoor (no direct sunlight), cool, ventilated, dry environment: Temperature: 12°C Relative Humidity: 65% - 75% Uses Ginger was used by various ancient cultures to alleviate some ailments and as an ingredient in their food. Currently it is widely used as a seasoning. In addition, it can be used to make teas, extracts or juices with other fruits and vegetables. Its consumption is increasing among vegetarians due to its growing popularity because of a higher awareness of the products health benefits. Allergens: We certify that the following food allergens are NOT present by direct addition (ingredient, food additive, processing aid, etc.) or by cross contamination (products production line, transportation, etc.) of our product:

Crustaceans Milk Soybean Mustard Eggs Mollusk Tree nuts Celery Fish Peanut Wheat Lupine Seeds Sulphites

Non-GMO: We certify that our product has NOT been genetically modified. HS Code: 0910.10.00.00