Ginger is a rhizome of the family of Zingiberaceae, primarily used in cooking for its spicy, invigorating, lemony, and distinctive flavor, it has also been used in traditional alternative medicine for over 5000 years - particularly in Asia. It is a component of many spice blends and is now widely spread in our European culinary world.

🫚 Slices for better preservation

We offer you this organic ginger in "slices" format:
This unique format allows the aromas to be preserved longer than with powdered ginger. You can grind it at the very last moment and instantly enjoy the freshness and strength of its aroma. The slices can also be infused, in a cup of hot water as well as in a sauce or broth, in oil, etc. You can then retrieve them: it's much more convenient than with powder!

Ginger is dried at a low temperature (40°C) to retain all of its properties.

🫚 Ethics, quality, and social development

Grown mainly in China and Asia, our ginger comes from the island of Madagascar. It is produced according to strict organic standards and goes even further: each batch is traceable, analyzed, and guaranteed to be free of pesticides and phytosanitary residues.

Floribis wishes, as few companies do in Madagascar, for the farmers with whom they create sustainable partnerships to be able to make a decent living from their crops. Unfortunately, even in organic farming, there are still many issues in Madagascar, and some farmers work in very difficult conditions.
Floribis is creating a virtuous circle of jobs and sustainable economic development in the region on its own scale (learn more in the "sector" tab).

The sensation of heat (pseudo-heat) when consuming ginger is due to the presence of shogaol, paradol, and zingerone, its main active compounds.

Its virtues:

• Fights nausea: whether during pregnancy, for people suffering from motion sickness, and even after a medical operation, ginger can effectively reduce vomiting.

• Reduces digestive disorders: it promotes and accelerates digestion, helper lazy transits and relieving indigestion in the process. It cleanses the liver and helps the gallbladder function, ginger is a true ally for your digestive system.

• Anti-inflammatory and pain relief: its anti-inflammatory compound primarily helps to soothe pain related to this inflammation. It is indicated in cases of painful periods, to relieve cramps and headaches. (study here). .
Ginger is well known for relieving sore throats and coughs; a slice in a honey tea with a few drops of lemon is the essential grandmother's remedy !

• Aphrodisiac: Ginger is used in the oldest traditions to increase libido. The heat it provides invigorates all the limbs and ignites desire. It could also increase sperm production and protect male fertility.

• Tones, strengthens, stimulates: its warmth stimulates the body, gives a boost in case of temporary fatigue, and will boost our immune defenses. Its powerful antioxidant effect strengthens the cells of our body and fights against the harmful effects of oxidative stress.

Floribis is an agri-food company founded in 2000, located in Madagascar. She is a leader in the market for the production, processing, and export of vanilla pods and essential oils, among other things. Since its inception, Floribis has strived to engage in a win-win cooperation with the local Malagasy communities. His processing plant is located 3 km from Vohémar in the northeast of the island. Floribis is the largest employer in the city of Vohémar and a major player in the life of farmers' associations. It combines traditional expertise with the most advanced technologies to a 100% natural and organic production.

Eco-responsible organization: Floribis incorporates environmental impacts into its decision-making criteria and throughout all its processes.

Floribis is committed to:
- to be self-sufficient in energy,
- reduce the consumption of polluting energy,
- protecting primary forests: an ecosystem restoration project has been initiated in the Fanambana forest in partnership with the Water and Forests service -> conservation and planting of slow-growing trees, forest rangers, retraining of loggers, etc.

- Packaging: kraft bag with window.

- Conservation : at room temperature, in a cool and dry place. Reseal the bag tightly or place them in an airtight container to limit moisture and loss of flavors.

Organic ginger slices - dried at low temperature

Dried ginger slices from organic farming

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