5 interesting facts about Ginger

1. Ginger is native to Southern Asia.

2. Although normally classified as a root, Ginger is actually a rhizome.

3. India is the world’s largest producer of Ginger followed by China.

4. Ginger has a sialagogue action, stimulating the production of saliva, which makes swallowing easier.

5. When ginger is pickled in sweet vinegar, it turns pink. This is the ginger often seen accompanying sushi.