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Buying ginger powder wholesale: quality checks, EU limits and private label

Short answer: ginger powder is the dried, ground rhizome of Zingiber officinale. GOA Supply supplies it in bulk in 10, 50 and 100 kg for bakeries, food producers, drink and latte brands, supplement brands that fill their own capsules, and private label. When you buy ginger in bulk, check the flavour strength and fineness on samples, and ask for a certificate of analysis that covers aflatoxins and ochratoxin A, because EU law sets maximum levels for both in dried ginger and spices.

What is ginger powder?

Ginger is the underground stem, or rhizome, of Zingiber officinale. For ginger powder, the rhizome is dried and ground into a fine, pale yellow powder with a warm, spicy flavour. It is one of the most widely used spices in food production. Ginger powder is not an extract: the whole dried rhizome is ground, so the powder carries the flavour and colour of the root itself.

Ginger powder at GOA Supply: key facts

Item Product data
Product Ginger powder, bulk
Ingredient Ground ginger rhizome (Zingiber officinale)
Form Fine powder, pale yellow
Flavour Warm, spicy
Characteristics Vegan
HS code 091012 (ginger, crushed or ground)
Order quantities 10, 50 or 100 kg; smaller quantities on request

Who buys ginger powder in bulk?

  • Bakeries: gingerbread, biscuits, cakes and seasonal products.
  • Food producers: spice blends, sauces, marinades and ready meals.
  • Drink brands: tea blends, chai and latte mixes, drink powders.
  • Supplement brands: brands that fill their own capsules with ground ginger.
  • Webshops and spice brands: repacking in retail sizes under their own label.

Ginger powder is part of our natural powders in bulk. Spice buyers often combine it with our Ceylon cinnamon powder in one order.

What to check when you buy ginger powder in bulk

  • Flavour strength and colour. The heat and aroma of ginger vary between batches. Test samples in your own recipe and keep a reference sample of the batch you approve.
  • Fineness. A fine, even powder blends better into doughs, drink mixes and capsule fills. Ask how the fineness is stated on the specification.
  • Mycotoxins. Regulation (EU) 2023/915 sets maximum levels for aflatoxins in dried ginger: 5.0 µg/kg for aflatoxin B1 and 10.0 µg/kg for the sum of aflatoxins B1, B2, G1 and G2. It also sets 15 µg/kg for ochratoxin A in dried spices and in dried ginger root used for herbal infusions. Check that the certificate of analysis (CoA) covers these parameters.
  • Microbiology and pesticides. Ask which microbiological parameters are tested and whether pesticide residues under Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 are covered.
  • Irradiation. Spices are on the EU list of foods that may be irradiated (Directive 1999/3/EC), and irradiated foods or ingredients must be labelled as such. Ask whether the batch has been irradiated, so you know what your label needs.
  • Storage. Ginger aroma fades with air, light and heat. Keep bags closed, cool and dry, and use older batches first.

EU rules for ginger

Ginger is a traditional spice. The French ingredient database Compl'Alim lists the rhizome and root of Zingiber officinale as authorised for food supplements and not as a novel food. Sold as a spice, ginger powder follows the general labelling rules of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, and Annex V of that regulation exempts spices from the mandatory nutrition declaration. In a spice blend with other ingredients such as sugar or salt, that exemption may no longer apply.

Descriptions of flavour, colour and use are fine on your label. Health claims are only allowed if they are authorised under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006; check the EU Register before you use any claim.

Private label ginger powder

For private label, we supply ginger powder in bulk for your own packaging and labelling. You can repack it as a single spice, use it in your own blends or fill it into capsules. If you sell ginger capsules as a food supplement, the national rules for food supplements apply: no notification in the Netherlands, a notification in Belgium (FPS Public Health) and Germany (BVL) and a declaration in France (Compl'Alim). Our guide to starting a private label supplement brand in the EU covers those steps, and our private label page explains how we work.

Ordering ginger powder in bulk

  • Standard quantities: 10, 50 or 100 kg; smaller quantities on request.
  • Orders are usually shipped within 1–2 weeks, depending on stock.
  • Prices exclude shipping, and we can arrange transport.
  • Product specification and CoA on request.

FAQ

Is your ginger powder an extract?
No. It is the dried rhizome of Zingiber officinale, ground into a fine powder.

Which contaminant limits apply to ginger powder?
Regulation (EU) 2023/915 sets maximum levels for aflatoxins in dried ginger (5.0 µg/kg B1, 10.0 µg/kg total) and 15 µg/kg for ochratoxin A in dried spices. Ask for a CoA that covers these parameters.

Does ginger powder need a nutrition declaration?
Not when it is sold as a single spice: Annex V of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 exempts herbs and spices. Blends with other ingredients can need one.

Which HS code applies to ginger powder?
Our product page lists 091012, the subheading for crushed or ground ginger. Check duties for your destination in TARIC.

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Written by Florian Fermin, co-owner of GOA Supply.

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