Zingiber officinale, widely known as ginger, is a flowering plant with a rhizome.
Native to South-East Asia, ginger is a member of the Zingiberaceae family. Ginger’s applications go beyond its nutraceutical uses. In the culinary world, it is a versatile flavour enhancer. In some cultures, it is also thought to bring good luck. Historically, it was so coveted that a pound of ginger could be exchanged for a live sheep.