What is ginger fruits?

Ginger is not a fruit but a rhizome, which is a type of underground stem that produces roots and shoots. The ginger plant (Zingiber officinale) is native to Southeast Asia and is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions around the world.

Although the ginger rhizome is the part of the plant that is most commonly used in cooking and traditional medicine, the ginger plant also produces small, yellow-green to red fruits that are about the size of small berries. These ginger fruits are sometimes eaten fresh or pickled in Asian cuisine, but they are not commonly found in Western cuisine.

Ginger fruits have a juicy texture and a mildly sweet, slightly tangy flavor that is similar to a combination of pineapple and mango. They contain a variety of beneficial compounds, including vitamin C, flavonoids, and gingerols, which are also found in the ginger rhizome.

Overall, ginger fruits are a lesser-known part of the ginger plant that are enjoyed in some cultures for their unique flavor and nutritional benefits.