| Shape |
Irregular, knobby, branching rhizomes |
| Size |
3-10 cm in length, 3-5 cm in width |
| Color |
Light yellow to pale yellow inside, brownish or tan outside |
| Texture |
Firm, fibrous, with a smooth or slightly wrinkled outer skin |
| Weight |
Typically 50-100 grams per rhizome |
| Moisture Content |
80-85% (fresh ginger) |
| Aroma |
Strong, pungent, spicy, aromatic |
| Taste |
Hot, peppery, spicy with a slight sweetness |
| Defects |
Dryness, excessive wrinkling, mold, or rotting |
| Foreign Matter |
Free from stones, dirt, and any foreign material |
