Zingiber officinale or more commonly known as Ginger belongs to the family of Zingiberaceae. It is a popular Asian Spice used to season meals adding some zest and a bit of tangy flavour. For your convenience Ginger Ground is now available to cut your cooking time in half. Produced in China, this steam sterilised version of Ginger Ground can really make your meals stunningly tasty! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger