RAW MATERIAL AREA

Ginger is a plant that loves moisture but does not tolerate waterlogging. It is suitable for growing in areas with short dry seasons and requires relatively high temperature conditions when harvesting roots. Vietnam is a country with many regions with suitable climatic conditions for ginger to grow such as: Thanh Hoa, Yen Bai, Hoa Binh, Lao Cai, Bac Giang, Lai Chau, Dien Bien, Son La, An Giang, Soc Trang, Central Highlands… In ginger root, the essential oil content accounts for 1-3%; That is, 100kg of ginger root can extract 1kg to 3kg of essential oil. Due to soil and climate conditions, the quality of Vietnamese ginger is highly appreciated, so the quality of ginger essential oil is also higher than in other countries.

CULTIVATION AND HARVESTING

Ginger is planted around the beginning of April (rainy season). It is necessary to choose good varieties, good soil and take care of the plants properly to bring high yields and the best quality of ginger root. After about 9 months, when it is time to harvest, the ginger leaves turn yellow and wither. When harvesting, you must dig carefully to avoid crushing the ginger root, affecting the quality of the ginger root and essential oil. The stems and leaves will be left at the planting site, covering the ground evenly.

GINGER ESSENTIAL OIL EXTRACTION

Vipsen extracts ginger essential oil using steam distillation. The distillation equipment uses steam distillation technology, heated through a large capacity boiler. The condenser uses beam forming technology to ensure maximum efficiency. After separating ginger essential oil from steam, the essential oil will be collected into separate containers to ensure uniformity and quality of the product. Finally, the essential oils will be stored in cold storage to preserve quality.

USES OF GINGER ESSENTIAL OIL

Digest

Ginger essential oil is effective in improving digestive function, reducing bloating and indigestion. Ginger essential oil also helps enhance cardiovascular function and is an antioxidant. In addition, ginger essential oil also helps warm the body and relax the mind.

Food Technology

Ginger essential oil is commonly used in the food industry. Ginger essential oil is an ingredient to make sauces, spices and broths to add flavor to other foods. Ginger essential oil is also an indispensable ingredient for the production of candies and ginger-flavored beverages.

Pharmaceutical technology

Ginger essential oil is warm so it is used as a flavoring for massage creams, ginger capsules, in the production of steam products, expectorant lozenges, cough suppressant lozenges, etc.

CHEMICAL INDICATORS

Specific gravity: 0.870 – 0.882

Refractive index: 1.488 – 1.494

Optical rotation: -47° to -28°

Main ingredient: Zingiberene >26%

PACKAGING, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION

Pack

Ginger essential oil is packaged in units of Liters or Kg depending on customer requirements: 1L, 5L, 10L, 30L, 180L/1Kg, 5Kg, 10Kg, 30Kg, 180Kg…

Preserve

The product is packaged in standard HDPE packaging. Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Do not let essential oils get into your eyes, open wounds, or sensitive skin areas.

Transport

Domestic: Flexible transportation nationwide by sea, car, plane…

Export: Ship/Airplane, Export conditions: FOB/CIF/Door to door…