Ginger paste shall be obtained by grinding or crushing of clean ginger rhizomes and addition of a preservative such as citric acid, with subsequent concentration under vacuum. Ginger paste shall be of the consistency of crushed ginger. The rhizomes used shall be mature, sound fresh, and free from insect and fungal attack. Colors ginger paste shall be light to dark tan in color. Flavors ginger paste shall have characteristic flavor with no burnt flavor or other off flavor. Ginger paste shall be free from extraneous vegetable material.