Tag: Ginger

1 1/4 teaspoons. Other authorities suggest a 1-inch piece of fresh ginger is the equivalent to 1 1/4 teaspoons of ground or 1 tablespoon crystallized ginger. How many tablespoons is 1-inch fresh ginger? On average, 1-inch of root equals about a tablespoon of grated ginger. How much ground ginger is equivalent to fresh ginger? ¼ […]

Ginger hair is not a barrier to laser hair removal treatments. Laser hair removal devices work better with thick or coarse hair. Natural redheads have thicker hair usually, so that works in their favor. Laser procedures may be more efficient than on blonde hair. Why can’t gingers get laser hair removal? Does laser hair removal […]

To “ginger” someone in Lagos slang means to make someone feel good or to spice them up. While living in Nigeria, I wrote a song called “Ginger Me Slowly”… you can get that song and one more TODAY when you pre-ORDER the full album at the link below! What does it mean to ginger yourself? […]

Chemically, gingerol is related to capsaicin, the compound that makes chillies so spicy, and piperine, a compound present in black pepper. Interestingly, some gingerol is altered when ginger is cooked and can even transform into different a different compound. Does ginger have capsaicin in it? Initial studies have shown that the active ingredients in ginger […]

The flavor of fresh ginger is slightly peppery and sweet, with a pungent and spicy aroma. Much like garlic, fresh ginger mellows with cooking and turns bitter if burned. The ground form is not as strongly flavored but has a warm bite and a little sweetness. Why is fresh ginger so spicy? Tasting Notes. The […]

Natural red hair is harder to dye than other shades Headstrong as it is, ginger hair holds its pigment much firmer than any other hair colour. If redheads desired to dye their hair to any other colour (why would you?), it would only have a noticeable difference after bleaching the hair beforehand. Can you dye […]

In order to be a redhead, a baby needs two copies of the red hair gene (a mutation of the MC1R gene) because it is recessive. This means if neither parent is ginger, they both need to carry the gene and pass it on — and even then they will have just a 25% chance […]

Redheads have a reputation for having bad tempers. Redheads have a higher tolerance for spicy foods. Redheads need 20 percent more anesthesia than people with other hair colors. Do redheads get mad easier? 3 gene are variants, as they are in redheads, receptors in the nervous system modulate pain more intensely. It’s also possible, according […]

Is this true that young ginger is fragrant, pungent, fleshy and juicy with a mild spicy taste. Whereas old ginger is fibrous and almost dry and tends to be spicier than its young counterpart. Why is my ginger spicy? Tasting Notes. The ginger rhizome contains 1-3% essential oils and the compound “gingerol” is responsible for […]

It’s a recessive gene A ginger child can only be born if both parents carry the gene. If one parent doesn’t carry the ginger gene, then your child will definitely not be ginger – both parents must carry it, whether they are redheads themselves or not. Does everyone carry the ginger gene? Previous studies had […]

For a recessive trait to be expressed the individual must be pure breeding, hence two red heads can not produce any other colour in a child. If red hair is dominant, the chances are one in four that a child will NOT be a red head if mum and dad are both ginger nuts. Can […]

Ginger. Nicknamed for its red hair, “Ginger” is the most famous of six naturally mummified bodies excavated in the late 19th century from shallow graves in the Egyptian desert. It went on display at the British Museum in 1901, becoming the first mummy to be exhibited in public, and has stayed there ever since. Who […]

Ginger (Gebelein Man): In 1896, the first Gebelein predynastic mummy, ‘Gebelein Man,’ who was later nicknamed Ginger, was found. The mummified man was discovered in the Gebelein area, about 40 kilometers south of Thebes (Egypt), and in 1896 acquired by the British institution. Where is Ginger the mummy? Nicknamed for its red hair, “Ginger” is […]

Since 1901, the first body excavated (EA 32751) has remained on display in the British Museum. This body was originally nicknamed Ginger due to his red hair; this nickname is no longer officially used as part of recent ethical policies for human remains. Where is Ginger the mummy? Nicknamed for its red hair, “Ginger” is […]

Ginger. Nicknamed for its red hair, “Ginger” is the most famous of six naturally mummified bodies excavated in the late 19th century from shallow graves in the Egyptian desert. It went on display at the British Museum in 1901, becoming the first mummy to be exhibited in public, and has stayed there ever since. How […]

There are three edible types under the general umbrella of “gingers” — ginger, turmeric and galangal — and each brings a different flavor to your kitchen. All grow well in Northwest and North Central Florida. Are all gingers edible? To answer the first question, No not all gingers are edible, and only one species out […]

Two powerhouse spices, ginger and cinnamon, boast a wealth of antioxidant properties. Ginger is known to soothe stomachaches (perfect for anyone who overdoses on stuffing), while cinnamon might help control blood sugar in type 2 diabetics, studies show. Bonus? Both happen to be perfect for holiday repasts. What happens when you mix ginger and cinnamon? […]

Adhering to University of California Davis’ definition of a fruit versus a vegetable, ginger is considered a vegetable, because it is the root of the ginger plant. Is ginger fruit or seed? Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a flowering plant whose rhizome, ginger root or ginger, is widely used as a spice and a folk medicine. […]

Ginger belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, which also includes turmeric and cardamom (1). Meanwhile, garlic belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family, which includes onions, chives, and leeks (2). Ginger is lower in price. The active biological compounds in ginger include gingerols, shogaols, and paradols (3). What plants are in the ginger family? The largest family in […]

Well, they are and they aren’t. Bananas are both a fruit and not a fruit. While the banana plant is colloquially called a banana tree, it’s actually an herb distantly related to ginger, since the plant has a succulent tree stem, instead of a wood one. Are bananas and ginger related? The Banana Has Some […]