Ginger Powder
Also known as: ground ginger
Ginger is a conventional culinary spice listed as GRAS under 21 CFR 182.10/182.20. NIH/NCCIH notes it has been used safely in many studies, with no safety concerns at culinary intake.
What it is
Dried, ground rhizome of Zingiber officinale Roscoe.
Whole-food spice used to flavor baked goods, beverages, curries, marinades, and confectionery.
What regulators actually say
"Ginger has been used safely in many research studies where it was taken orally (by mouth) as a dietary supplement."
"Essential oils, oleoresins (solvent-free), and natural extractives (including distillates) that are generally recognized as safe for their intended use ... Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS spice/natural extract — listed in 21 CFR 182.10 and 182.20 (Zingiber officinale Rosc.).
European Union — EFSA
Permitted food/flavoring in the EU.
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