Regulations

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Canadian regulations

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Under the Canadian Food and Drug Regulation, ginger (whole or ground) is defined as the washed and dried or peeled root-like stem of Zingiber officinale Roscoe. It must contain a maximum of 7 percent total ash (total mineral content), of which 1 percent ash being insoluble in hydrochloric acid. At most, moisture content may be 12.5 percent. Also, per every 100 grams, ginger must contain at least 1.5 mL of volatile oil.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Branch, Legislative Services. "Consolidated federal laws of canada, Food and Drug Regulations". laws-lois.justice.gc.ca. Retrieved 2018-07-17.