Like many other crop farming business, there are some advantages of ginger farming business. Ginger farming is very easy and there are good demand and value of ginger in the market. So, commercial ginger farming is a very good business.
Advantages of Ginger Farming Business
Commercial ginger farming is very easy and simple, even the beginners can also start this business. Although having practical experience or training will be very helpful for better production and maximum profits.
Commercial ginger farming is a very profitable business. Here we are trying to describe the top advantages of ginger farming business.
- High demand and value of ginger in the market is the main advantages of commercial ginger farming business.
- Commercial ginger farming is a very old and established business and it is a very profitable business in many countries around the world.
- Many people around the world are already doing this business commercially for making profits. So, you don’t have to worry much about starting and operating this business.
- Initial investment requirement in commercial ginger production is relatively less as compared to many other commercial crops production.
- Ginger and it’s products have very good demand and value in the market. So, you don’t have to worry much about marketing your products.
- Ginger plants are very strong and hardy and they generally require less caring and other management. And caring the ginger plants is very easy and simple.
- Commercial production of ginger is very profitable. So, it can be a great employment source for the people. Especially for the educated but unemployed people.
- Ginger is very nutritious and has numerous health benefits. You can fulfill your family demands if you start your own production.
Nutritional Value of Ginger
Ginger is very nutritious and has numerous health benefits if you consume moderate amount daily. Raw ginger is 1% fat, 2% protein, 18% carbohydrates and 79% water.
A 100 grams raw ginger supplies 80 kilocalories (333 kilojoules) of food energy and contains moderate amounts of vitamin B6, some dietary minerals, magnesium and manganese.
When used as a spice powder in a common serving amount of one US tablespoon (5 grams), ground dried ginger (9% water) provides negligible content of essential nutrients, with the exception of manganese (70% DV).[1]
Health Benefits of Consuming Ginger
Ginger is very nutritious and consuming ginger regularly has many health benefits. It can be used fresh dried, powdered or as an oil or juice.
Ginger is mostly used as a spice, and in traditional medicine. But it is sometimes added to processed foods and cosmetics. Here we are shortly describing about the top health benefits of consuming ginger.
- Ginger contain high amount of gingerol, which has powerful medicinal properties. Gingerol has powerful anti inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
- Ginger can treat many forms of nausea, especially morning sickness. Just 1-1.5 grams of ginger can help to prevent various types of nausea, including chemotherapay-related nausea and nausea after surgery.
- According to some studies, ginger may help with weight loss.
- There are some studies showing ginger to be effective at reducing symptoms of osteoarthritis, especially osteoarthritis of the knee.
- Consuming ginger regularly may drastically lower blood sugars and may reduce heart disease risk factors.
- Ginger helps to speed up emptying of the stomach, which can be beneficial for people with indigestion and related stomach discomfort.
- Consuming ginger may significantly reduce menstrual pain.
- According to some evidence (in both humans and animals), the ginger can lead to significant reductions in bad cholesterol, total cholesterol and blood triglyceride levels.
- Ginger contains gingerol, which appears to have protective effects against cancer.
- Regular consumption of ginger may improve brain function and may protect against Alzheimer’s disease. It can also help to improve brain function in middle aged women.
- Regular consumption of ginger can reduce the risk of infections, which may help to fight harmful bacteria and viruses.
Hope this guide has helped you. Good luck and may God bless you!
