Ginger extract
What is Ginger extract?
Ginger extract (CAS 84696-15-1), also referenced under FEMA 2521, is a concentrated botanical derived from Zingiber officinale root; it delivers ginger flavor, pungency, and natural antioxidant activity.
Where is Ginger extract used?
- Food and beverage: sharp, warming flavor in confectionery and sauces
- Marinades, baked goods, and functional drinks without raw ginger handling
- Personal care: scalp treatments, warming massage products, and skin tonics
- Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical: flavoring for syrups, lozenges, and chewable tablets
- Beverage producers standardize flavor intensity in ginger ales, kombucha, and botanical spirits.
Good to know: Standardized oleoresins are available at defined gingerol content levels for precise formulation control. Organic-certified material is commercially available for clean-label formulations.
Commercial specifications
- Standardized oleoresins at defined gingerol content levels
- Organic-certified material available
Other Names (Synonyms)
Ginger, ext.|CID 6850776