Can ginger powder substitute fresh ginger?

You may be curious whether using ginger powder can replace ginger. This article briefly introduces the difference and connection between ginger powder and ginger.

This passage is going to talk about the followings of ginger powder: 

1.Health benefits of taking ginger powder

2.Advantages and disadvantages of ginger and ginger powder

3.The difference between ginger and ginger powder

1.Health benefits of taking ginger powder

Whether you use ginger powder or fresh ginger, you can get health benefits from this spice, which include:

Avoid getting sick and help you feel better if you have a cold or flu. In the viewpoint of "Botany: Goals and Treatments" in October 2014, researchers found that ginger has antibacterial, antifungal and anti-infection properties.

Protect you from UVB rays. From the same point of view, the researchers also found that ginger can effectively prevent ultraviolet B rays and prevent skin diseases caused by ultraviolet rays.

Prevent nausea. In a March 2016 study by Integrative Medicine Insights, researchers found that ginger can effectively prevent nausea and vomiting during pregnancy and chemotherapy. Although they did not reach a consensus on the correct dose in clinical studies, they did find a recommended safe daily dose of 1000 mg. It can be taken by adding ginger tea and supplements to the recipe by using ginger powder.

2.Advantages and disadvantages of ginger and ginger powder

From a cooking point of view, there is basically no difference between ginger and ginger powder.

The benefits of ginger: Ginger has the effect of detoxification and sterilization. The gingerol in ginger enters the body to produce an antioxidant enzyme. It has a strong ability to deal with oxygen free radicals, which is much stronger than vitamin E.

Disadvantages of ginger: Excessive consumption of ginger can increase the risk of liver cancer.

The benefits of ginger powder: Ginger powder has the effects of excitement, perspiration and cooling, and refreshing in hot seasons. Ginger powder can relieve fatigue, fatigue, anorexia, insomnia and other symptoms. Disadvantages of ginger powder: none.

3.The difference between ginger and ginger powder

1.Different properties: ginger powder is made from ginger, which can be used to season, pickle and adjust soup. Ginger has yellow-green flowers and pungent scented rhizomes. The plant height is 0.5-1 meters, the rhizome is plump, multi-branched, aromatic and spicy.

2.Different appearance: ginger powder is in powder form. Ginger is lumpy.