Ginger
Zingiber officialesa
Preserved biosphere
Grown in the preserved ecosystems of Ethiopia’s Kaffa highlands, this ginger expresses a vibrant aromatic character and natural pungency shaped by a unique forest terroir.
A traceable botanical ingredient for premium formulations.
Profile
- Origin: Ethiopia
Production
- Planting period: May
- Harvesting period: Aug - Sep
- Process: Manual harvesting - Natural drying
- Packaging: 10Kg PET bag
- Optional transformation: Whole or Powdering
Key BENEFITS
- - Pesticides: Controlled with non-detectable pesticide residues.
- - Microbiology: Low microbial load, suitable for professional formulation requirements
Usages
Nutrition
Sourced from the UNESCO Kafa Biosphere Reserve in southwestern Ethiopia, near the town of Bonga, this Ethiopian ginger originates from one of Africa’s most biodiverse forest ecosystems.
Cultivated through a network of micro-farming communities gathering up to 500 smallholder farmers, it reflects a socially rooted and environmentally respectful production model built on traditional agricultural practices.
Harvested by hand and naturally dried, this ginger preserves its aromatic intensity and botanical integrity through careful manual processing.
Through SAHARÔME’s sourcing network, industrial buyers can access a traceable Ethiopian ginger supply chain with the capacity to deliver professional volumes, from pilot batches to multi-ton commercial shipments
Ethiopia
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve – Kafa
