Raw and cooked minced beef samples containing commercial antioxidants or galangal (Alpinia galanga) extract were evaluated for storage stability at 4 1 C. Thiobarbituric acid (TBA) values of raw and cooked samples containing galangal extract at 5 and 10% (w/w) were significantly (p 0.05) lower than those of the controls. In raw beef, galangal extract at 10% (w/w) was as effective as -tocopherol at 0.10% (w/w) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) at 0.02% (w/w) in inhibiting/minimising lipid oxidation. Galangal, a herb like ginger and turmeric belongs to the rhizome family. It is also known as 'Siamese ginger' and is commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisine, especially Thai.
The name galangal is derived from the Chinese word for ginger. Botanically it is known as alpinia galanga. This tuber is known to have numerous medicinal and health benefits. And sit is used by many homeopaths and healthcare professionals.
Health benefits of Galangal Root::
1. Galangal contains anti-inflammatory properties and therefore is beneficial in treatment of arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
2. It also helps to relieve discomfort caused due to inflammation of the abdomen and ulcers too.
3. To curb sea and motion sickness, nausea, chew a few slices of fresh galangal.
4. Galangal contains a host of anti-oxidants that helps to minimize the damage caused by free radicals and other toxins in the body.
5. To improve blood circulation in the body, include galangal in your diet.
6. If you suffer form diarrhoea, chew a few slices of fresh galangal to seek relief.
7. Besides being a rich source of iron, sodium, vitamins A and C, it contains flavonoids and phytonutrients.
Specifications:
Product Name : Galangal Root
Packing : 50kg jute bag packing
Crop : High quality,Current Year.New Crop
Colour : brown, big size, clean
Moisture : 14% Max
Admixture : 1% max
Other Information:
Product Name : Galangal Root Extract
Latin Name : Rhizoma Alpiniae Officinarum
Part of Plant Used : Root
Test Method : HPLC/UV
Appearance : Brown Powder
Odor : Characteristic
Galangal is also known as Thai ginger or Siamese ginger (because it resembles fresh ginger so much), but it really is its own ingredient. Commonly found in Indonesian soil, the skin of galangal is smoother and paler than ginger and its flesh is much harder. Galangal contains anti-inflammatory properties and therefore is beneficial in treatment of arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It also helps to relieve discomfort caused due to inflammation of the abdomen and ulcers. Our supply ability is 80/month either raw, or dried & sliced.
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Herb (Levisticum officinale) of the parsley family, native to southern Europe. It is cultivated for its stalks and foliage, which are used for tea, as a vegetable, and to flavour foods. Its rhizomes are used as a carminative, and the seeds are used for flavouring desserts. Oil obtained from the flowers is used in perfumery.
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