Ginger Powder (Dry Ginger Powder)
Elysium Agri exports bulk ginger powder (dry ginger powder, sonth powder) ground from Indian dry ginger to 60–100 mesh. It is made for spice brands, blenders, bakeries and beverage and supplement makers, with volatile oil of at least 1.0 ml/100 g (1.5+ on request) and every lot tested for pesticides, ethylene oxide, aflatoxin, lead and microbiology.
Ginger powder is only as good as the dry ginger it is ground from. We grind unbleached, scraped ginger with no added colour, starch or fillers, and offer steam-sterilised powder for buyers who need low microbial counts.
Ginger Powder Specification
Mesh
60 / 80 / 100 (95% through)
Volatile Oil
≥ 1.0 ml/100 g (1.5 premium)
Moisture
10% max (Codex 12%)
Total Ash
8% max
Acid-Insoluble Ash
1.0% max
Calcium as CaO
1.1% max
Colour
Light yellow to buff
Microbiology
Salmonella absent · E. coli < 10 cfu/g
Aflatoxin / OTA
B1 ≤ 5 · total ≤ 10 · OTA ≤ 15 µg/kg
Container Load
20 ft ≈ 16–17 MT · 40 ft ≈ 25 MT
Ginger Powder: Full Export Specification
The standard export specification for our ginger powder, benchmarked to Codex CXS 343-2021 (ground style) and the FSSAI ginger powder standard. Send your own specification with your enquiry.
| General | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Ground dried ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe), unbleached, no additives | Sonth powder |
| Colour / aroma | Light yellow to buff; strong, pungent ginger aroma, free from musty odour | Sensory |
| Added colour, starch, fillers | None | FSSAI |
| Physical | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Particle size | 95% through 60, 80 or 100 mesh (250, 180 or 150 µm) | Sieve analysis |
| Moisture | ≤ 10% (Codex max 12%) | ISO 939 |
| Extraneous matter | Nil visible | Visual |
| Chemical | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Volatile oil | ≥ 1.0 ml/100 g (≥ 1.5 premium grade) | ISO 6571; Codex and FSSAI min 1.0 (ground) |
| Total ash (dry basis) | ≤ 8.0% | ISO 928; Codex |
| Acid-insoluble ash | ≤ 1.0% | ISO 930; FSSAI max 1.0% (Codex 1.5%) |
| Water-soluble ash | ≥ 1.7% | FSSAI |
| Calcium (as CaO) | ≤ 1.1% | FSSAI (unbleached) |
| Alcohol-soluble extract / cold-water extract | ≥ 5.1% / ≥ 10.9% | FSSAI |
| Food safety | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Aflatoxin | B1 ≤ 5 µg/kg; total ≤ 10 µg/kg | HPLC; EU limit for ginger (Reg 2023/915) |
| Ochratoxin A | ≤ 15 µg/kg | HPLC; EU limit for spices |
| Ethylene oxide (ETO + 2-chloroethanol) | Not detected; no ETO fumigation | GC-MS/MS; official certificate for EU |
| Pesticide residues | Within EU / US / Japan MRLs (chlorpyrifos below LOQ) | LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS multi-residue screen |
| Lead | ≤ 1.5 mg/kg | ICP-MS; EU limit for root and rhizome spices |
| PAH: benzo(a)pyrene / sum of 4 | ≤ 10 / ≤ 50 µg/kg | GC-MS; EU limit for dried spices |
| Total plate count | ≤ 10⁴ cfu/g (steam-sterilised) · ≤ 10⁵ standard | ISO 4833-1 |
| Yeast and mould | ≤ 10³ cfu/g | ISO 21527 |
| E. coli | < 10 cfu/g | ISO 16649-2 |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25 g | ISO 6579-1 |
| Commercial | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| HS code | 0910 12 10 (ginger powder) | Other crushed or ground ginger: 0910 12 90 |
| Packing | 25 kg multi-wall kraft paper bags with PE liner · 20 kg cartons · private-label retail packs on request | Buyer's marks and private label on request |
| Container load | 20 ft: about 16–17 MT · 40 ft: about 25 MT | See Ginger Powder Packing and Container Loading |
| Shelf life | 24 months in cool, dry storage (18 months minimum on delivery) | Cool, dry, ventilated storage away from odours |
| Documents | Spices Board clearance · Official ETO certificate for EU (Annex II) · Certificate of Analysis (pesticides, ETO, aflatoxin, ochratoxin, lead, Salmonella) · Phytosanitary Certificate · Certificate of Origin · Fumigation Certificate (where required) | — |
Choosing Mesh Size and Grade
Finer powder disperses better in drinks and batters; coarser powder keeps more aroma and flows better in blending.
| Mesh | Particle size (95% through) | Texture | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 mesh | 250 µm | Coarse | Spice blends, masalas, seasonings |
| 80 mesh | 180 µm | Medium | Retail packs, sauces, marinades |
| 100 mesh | 150 µm | Fine | Bakery, beverages, capsules |
| Grade | Volatile oil | Typical buyers |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | ≥ 1.0 ml/100 g (Codex ground minimum) | Blenders, food manufacturers |
| Premium | ≥ 1.5 ml/100 g (ESA / UK buyer norm) | EU and UK spice brands, bakeries |
Ginger Powder Options
Standard Ground
60–80 mesh for blends and seasonings.
Fine Ground
100 mesh for bakery, drinks and capsules.
Prefer to grind at destination? Dry Ginger →Ginger Slices →
Ginger Powder Packing and Container Loading
| Pack type | Net weight | Units per 20 ft | Net per 20 ft | Net per 40 ft HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraft paper bag with PE liner | 25 kg | ≈ 640–680 | ≈ 16–17 MT | ≈ 25 MT |
| Carton with PE liner | 20 kg | ≈ 800–850 | ≈ 16–17 MT | ≈ 25 MT |
Where Ginger Powder Is Used
Spice Brands and Blenders
Retail ground ginger and masalas.
Bakery
Gingerbread, biscuits, cakes and snaps.
Beverages
Ginger tea premixes, chai and drinks.
Sauces and Seasonings
Marinades, curry pastes and rubs.
Supplements
Ginger capsules and herbal blends.
Confectionery and Snacks
Ginger candies and coated snacks.
Ginger Powder Price: What Sets It
Ginger powder is priced per metric tonne FOB. It tracks the dry ginger price, plus grinding, sterilising and packing.
- Dry ginger price: the raw material cost, set by the Kerala and Karnataka crop.
- Volatile oil grade: premium 1.5%+ powder needs better ginger.
- Mesh: finer powder takes more milling.
- Steam sterilisation: low-micro powder costs more.
- Packing: private-label retail packs vs 25 kg bulk bags.
Prices move with the crop and the market, so we quote on the day. Tell us your grade, quantity and port for a current FOB, CFR or CIF price.
Tested, Certified and Traceable
Every lot of ginger powder is sampled and tested at an NABL-accredited or Spices Board lab for pesticide residues, ethylene oxide, aflatoxin, ochratoxin, lead and Salmonella. Indian ginger is listed in Annex II of the EU's border-control regulation for ethylene oxide (20% checks, Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 as amended by 2026/1206), so EU shipments carry the official ETO certificate. Powder is also checked for added colours and starch.
- Lot sampling (Spices Board / NABL-accredited lab)
- Pesticides, ETO, aflatoxin, ochratoxin, lead and Salmonella tests
- Spices Board clearance and export documents
Documents with every shipment
Get a Ginger Powder Quote
Share your mesh, grade, quantity and destination, and we will send an FOB or CIF price with the spec sheet.
Thank you. Our herbs desk will send your price and spec sheet.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the specification of ginger powder for export?
Export ginger powder typically has 95% through 60–100 mesh, moisture ≤ 10%, volatile oil ≥ 1.0 ml/100 g (1.5 for premium), total ash ≤ 8%, acid-insoluble ash ≤ 1.0% and calcium ≤ 1.1%, with Salmonella absent and pesticide, ETO, aflatoxin and lead results within buyer limits.
What is the HS code for ginger powder?
Ginger powder is exported from India under ITC-HS 0910 12 10. Other crushed or ground ginger is 0910 12 90.
Is dry ginger powder the same as ginger powder?
Yes. Ginger powder, dry ginger powder and sonth powder all mean ground dried ginger. It is not the same as ginger extract, which is concentrated for gingerols.
Which mesh size of ginger powder should I buy?
60 mesh suits spice blends and seasonings, 80 mesh suits retail packs and sauces, and 100 mesh suits bakery, drinks and capsules, where a fine, even powder matters.
Is your ginger powder steam-sterilised?
Steam-sterilised ginger powder is available on request for buyers who need total plate count ≤ 10⁴ cfu/g.
Does Indian ginger powder need an ETO certificate for the EU?
Yes. Indian ginger, including ground ginger (CN 0910 12), is in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 for ethylene oxide, so EU consignments need an official certificate and lab results.
Who exports ginger powder from India?
Elysium Agri Corporation, based in Jamnagar, Gujarat, exports bulk ginger powder in 60–100 mesh, with lot-wise pesticide, ETO, aflatoxin, lead and micro testing and Spices Board clearance.
