Organic Ginger

Olde Thompson
91 Excellent

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Olam International
Category Vegetables
Summary

Organic ginger is a minimally processed whole food with significant health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Being organic, it is free from synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, enhancing its nutritional profile. Its simplicity and lack of additives contribute to a high health rating. Its plastic packaging can shed microplastics into the food and lowers its score.

Key ingredients 1

Organic ginger
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Organic ginger is a natural spice known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Being organic, it is free from synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, enhancing its health benefits. It is minimally processed, retaining its natural compounds and nutrients.

Benefits

Contains bioactive compounds like gingerol that may reduce inflammation and improve digestion. It is also known to support immune function and provide relief from nausea.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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Organic Ginger

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Common questions

Is Organic Ginger healthy?

Organic Ginger scores 91/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. Organic ginger is a minimally processed whole food with significant health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

How processed is Organic Ginger?

Organic Ginger is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Organic Ginger's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Organic ginger counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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