Ginger

What is Ginger extract, and what species does it come from?

Ginger extract from Bio-Botanica is a botanical extract made from Zingiber officinale, a plant in the Zingiberaceae family, native to Maritime Southeast Asia. The extract is made from the root. Bio-Botanica has manufactured botanical extracts at its cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York since 1972.

What part of Ginger does Bio-Botanica extract?

Bio-Botanica extracts the root of Ginger (Zingiber officinale). The plant part is stated on every specification sheet, because part-versus-species accuracy matters for identity testing and for label copy in the finished product.

What extract forms of Ginger are available?

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is available from Bio-Botanica as alcohol-free extract, cosmetic glycerin extract, fluid extract, powdered extract, and Zea-Botanicals®. Each form carries its own Part ID and its own specification. Which one suits you depends on the carrier, the solids content and the process your finished product runs through.

Where does Ginger originate?

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is native to Maritime Southeast Asia. Bio-Botanica sources raw Ginger against identity and quality specifications, and every incoming lot is tested in our onsite laboratory before extraction begins.

Is Ginger extract available alcohol-free?

Both are available. Ginger is offered in alcohol-free forms including alcohol-free extract, cosmetic glycerin extract, powdered extract, and Zea-Botanicals®, and in ethanol-based forms including fluid extract. Tell us which carrier your formulation requires and we will quote the matching Part ID.

Is Ginger extract standardized to a specific compound?

Bio-Botanica’s Ginger (Zingiber officinale) extracts are full-spectrum rather than standardized to a single marker compound. The Bio-Chelated process is designed to carry the botanical’s naturally occurring constituents through in their native ratios. If your specification calls for a standardized Ginger material, our team can discuss a custom extraction.

What applications is Ginger extract suited for?

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) extract is supplied to formulators in dietary supplements, food and beverage, and cosmetics and personal care. The right format depends on the application: liquid and glycerin-carried forms suit water-based systems, powdered and solid extracts suit dry blends and capsules, and oil infusions suit anhydrous and oil-phase work. Positioning is structure/function only.

What certifications are available for Ginger extract?

Bio-Botanica manufactures under cGMP and holds FSSC 22000 and NSF certification, with Kosher, Halal and USDA Organic available on qualifying materials. Certification status is confirmed per Part ID, so ask our team which apply to the specific Ginger (Zingiber officinale) extract you are specifying.

What documentation ships with Ginger extract?

Every Ginger (Zingiber officinale) order ships with a specification sheet, a certificate of analysis for the lot, and a safety data sheet. Regulatory and allergen statements are available on request. Samples ship with the same documentation so your team can evaluate against a real spec.

How is Ginger extract sold, and can I get a sample?

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) extract is sold in bulk to manufacturers and formulators, not as a finished consumer product. Pricing is available by requesting a formal quote — our team quotes to your volume and specifications. Samples ship free within the United States with full documentation.

How is Ginger extract manufactured and tested?

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is extracted by the Bio-Chelated cold-extraction process at Bio-Botanica’s FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York. Identity and quality are verified in our onsite laboratory using HPLC, GC/MS and ICP/MS among other methods, and every lot is released against its specification before it ships.