Dried Ginger Slices (Ginger Flakes)
Elysium Agri exports dried ginger slices (ginger flakes) cut from fresh Indian ginger and dried to low moisture, for tea and infusion blenders, spice grinders, extractors and food manufacturers. We supply sun-dried slices and machine-dehydrated flakes in standard cut sizes, cleaned and tested for pesticides, ethylene oxide, aflatoxin and microbiology.
Slicing before drying gives a cleaner, brighter product that dries faster and more evenly than whole rhizomes, and it grinds and infuses well. Slices keep more of ginger's aroma than powder, so many buyers grind them at destination.
Ginger Slices Specification
Types
Sun-dried slices · dehydrated flakes
Volatile Oil
1.5 ml/100 g min
Total Ash / AIA
≤ 8% / ≤ 1.5%
Extraneous Matter
0.5% max
Colour
Cream to light yellow
Salmonella
Absent in 25 g
ETO and Pesticides
ETO not detected; EU / US MRLs
Dried Ginger Slices: Full Export Specification
The standard export specification for our dried ginger slices and flakes, benchmarked to Codex CXS 343-2021 for dried ginger pieces. Send your own specification with your enquiry.
| General | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Dried ginger slices / flakes (Zingiber officinale Roscoe), peeled or unpeeled | Codex "slices" and "flakes" styles |
| Types | Sun-dried slices · hot-air dehydrated flakes | Specify on order |
| Colour / aroma | Cream to light yellow; strong, pungent ginger aroma | Sensory |
| Physical | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Extraneous matter | ≤ 0.5% | ISO 927; Codex max 1.0% |
| Moisture | ≤ 8% sun-dried | ISO 939; Codex max 12% |
| Mouldy or insect-damaged pieces | ≤ 1% | Codex max 3% |
| ASTA cleanliness (US) | Whole dead insects ≤ 4; mammalian excreta ≤ 3 mg/lb; other excreta ≤ 3 mg/lb; mouldy / insect-infested pieces ≤ 3% | For US buyers |
| Chemical | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Volatile oil | ≥ 1.5 ml/100 g | ISO 6571; Codex min 1.5 (whole / pieces) |
| Total ash (dry basis) | ≤ 8.0% | ISO 928; Codex |
| Acid-insoluble ash | ≤ 1.5% | ISO 930; Codex |
| 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 | ≤ 10⁵ cfu/g | ISO 4833-1 |
| Yeast and mould | ≤ 10³ cfu/g | ISO 21527 |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25 g | ISO 6579-1 |
| Commercial | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Packing | 10 kg cartons with PE liner · 20–25 kg multi-wall paper bags with liner | Buyer's marks and private label on request |
| Container load | 20 ft: about 12–15 MT | See Ginger Slices Packing and Container Loading |
| Shelf life | 24 months in cool, dry storage | 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) | — |
Sun-Dried or Dehydrated Ginger Slices?
Both are made from fresh ginger, washed and sliced. The difference is how they are dried.
| Point | Sun-dried slices | Dehydrated flakes |
|---|---|---|
| Drying | Open sun on mats, 5–8 days | Hot-air dryer, controlled temperature |
| Moisture | About 8–10% | About 5–6% |
| Colour | Light brown to cream, some variation | Even cream to light yellow |
| Microbial load | Higher; steam treatment advised for EU / US | Lower; better for teas and ready-to-eat use |
| Best for | Grinding, extraction, traditional markets | Tea bags, infusions, retail, food makers |
| Price | Lower | Higher |
Ginger Slice Cuts and Forms
Round Slices
Cross-cut 2–5 mm, for infusions and blends.
Flakes / Chips
Irregular pieces, for grinding and extraction.
Other forms: Dry Ginger →Ginger Powder →
Ginger Slices Packing and Container Loading
| Pack type | Net weight | Units per 20 ft | Net per 20 ft | Net per 40 ft HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carton with PE liner | 10 kg | ≈ 1,200–1,500 | ≈ 12–15 MT | ≈ 22–25 MT |
| Paper bag with liner | 20 kg | ≈ 600–750 | ≈ 12–15 MT | ≈ 22–25 MT |
| Paper bag with liner | 25 kg | ≈ 480–600 | ≈ 12–15 MT | ≈ 22–25 MT |
Where Ginger Slices Are Used
Tea and Infusion Blends
Ginger teas, herbal infusions and chai blends.
Spice Grinders
Ground at destination for fresher powder.
Oil and Oleoresin
Even slices distil and extract efficiently.
Beverages
Ginger beer, syrups and cordials.
Food Manufacturers
Soups, sauces and seasonings.
Herbal and Ayurvedic
Decoctions and herbal preparations.
Dried Ginger Slices Price: What Sets It
Ginger slices are priced per metric tonne FOB. They follow the fresh-ginger market, plus the cost of slicing and drying.
- Fresh ginger price: the raw material; it swings sharply season to season.
- Drying method: dehydrated flakes cost more than sun-dried slices.
- Cut and size: uniform tea-bag cuts cost more than mixed flakes.
- Treatment: steam-treated low-micro lots carry a premium.
- Compliance: EU-grade testing and ETO certificates.
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 slices 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.
- 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 Slice Quote
Share your cut, drying method, quantity and destination, and we will send a price with the spec sheet.
Thank you. Our herbs desk will send your price and spec sheet.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are dried ginger slices?
Dried ginger slices (ginger flakes) are fresh ginger rhizomes washed, sliced 2–5 mm thick and dried, either in the sun or in a hot-air dehydrator, to low moisture. They are used in teas, spice blends and for grinding or extraction.
What is the specification of dried ginger slices for export?
Export ginger slices typically have moisture ≤ 8% (≤ 6% for dehydrated flakes), volatile oil ≥ 1.5 ml/100 g, total ash ≤ 8%, acid-insoluble ash ≤ 1.5% and extraneous matter ≤ 0.5%, with Salmonella absent and pesticide, ETO and aflatoxin results within buyer limits.
What is the difference between ginger slices and dry ginger?
Dry ginger is the whole scraped rhizome, sun-dried. Slices are cut before drying, so they dry faster and more evenly, look brighter and are easier to infuse or grind.
Are dehydrated ginger flakes better than sun-dried slices?
For teas and ready-to-eat foods, usually yes: dehydrated flakes have lower moisture, even colour and lower microbial counts. Sun-dried slices cost less and suit grinding and extraction.
What is the HS code for dried ginger slices?
Dried ginger slices are usually exported from India under 0910 11 20 (dried ginger, unbleached); some exporters use 0910 11 90. Confirm the code with your customs broker.
Do ginger slices need an ETO certificate for the EU?
Yes. Indian ginger (CN 0910 11) is in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 for ethylene oxide, so EU consignments need an official certificate and lab results.
Who exports dried ginger slices from India?
Elysium Agri Corporation, based in Jamnagar, Gujarat, exports sun-dried and dehydrated ginger slices with lot-wise pesticide, ETO, aflatoxin and micro testing and Spices Board clearance.
