What kinds of ginger varieties are there?

The most prevalent types of ginger are Baby ginger, Blue Hawaiian ginger, White ginger, and of course the Yellow ginger.

• Baby Ginger; also known as the green ginger, pink ginger, spring ginger, young ginger, stem ginger, or new ginger is usually candied and stored in some type of basic syrup. It is very commonly used in baking and pastries, and it can be used in everything from seasoned butter to minced meat.
• Blue Hawaiian Ginger; This type of ginger is compact, low in fiber, and bluish in color. It is somewhat bigger than other types of ginger, and it can turn from blue to purple as it matures. The interior color is beige, and it has a pungent aroma.
• White Ginger; White ginger is also called African ginger, and it is a large Indian herb that is cultivated for its beautiful white, fragrant flowers. The rootstock is frequently dried and scraped before being used in various recipes.
• Yellow ginger; is the most common type of ginger root used in the United States for recipes. It is good for healing wounds, various types of pain, and even skin infections. Yellow ginger is an analgesic that is also anti-inflammatory, so it is a food product that serves numerous purposes.