Dried Split Ginger from Nigeria

L&L Foods is a food processing and packaging company focused on the Nigerian market. They have their own maiden line of products is a brand of packaged groundnuts (sugar-coated) called Mr. Ekpa, which is the Yoruba name for Groundnuts. The company has deep expertise in sourcing agriculture in Africa. They have been in this line for over 12 years and work with integrity and professionalism. The company is run and managed by experienced managers with over 20 years of experience working in multinational. L&L Foods sees business as a very potent tool for improving the lives of people. They ensure that their activities have a net positive effect on the local community. They work to improve the livelihoods of local farmers as well as contribute to Nigeria’s economic development by producing locally and providing employment in our communities. The company has experience in exporting to Indonesia, UAE and Vietnam (Export Exp). They would like to expand their exports to Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

L&L Foods Nigeria Limited have their own warehouse where they store products after sorting and cleaning. The ginger is packed in 40 kg PP bags and stored on pallets in the warehouse with cross ventilation. The warehouse has humidity and moisture controlled environment. Each consignment preparation time is around 2-3 weeks after order confirmation. Preferred mode of transport is by sea via Port of Lagos, Nigeria.

L&L Foods Nigeria Limited care about HSE (health safety and environment), ideal moisture content, sorting out debris, and presence of any mould or yeast. The sourcing of products is monitored very closely. At L&L foods, quality inspection starts at the farm and is monitored all the way to the shelves of your local store. The products also undergo a rigorous quality control process to ensure our consumers get only healthy tasty and aromatic ginger. The company has the NAFDAC (National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control) certificate and the SON (Standard Organization of Nigeria).

The cultivation area for ginger is located in Nigeria. In order to dry the ginger, it is harvested when fully mature and for maximum oil and oleoresin contents, it should be harvested at about 8-9 months. Harvesting is done with the help of a spade or digging fork. In large scale farming, tractors can be used for harvesting.

The entire production is done based on a sustainable agriculture cultivation model is utilised. Ginger grows well in a warm and humid climate and is cultivated from sea level to an altitude of 1500 m above sea level. The cultivation of ginger in involves land preparation, planting, manuring, mulching, irrigation and harvesting.

The production and cultivation process is done manually by the labour majority of the times. Around 1000mt is set aside for export purposes. The ginger is washed and cleaned and then undergoes a drying process followed by packaging and storing.

Ginger is common in food and medicine around the world. The ginger plant is rich in natural chemicals that can promote your health and wellness. Consuming ginger may help prevent and heal inflammation. Ginger may also slow the growth of tumours, and one study found evidence that ginger may help control some types of cancer. People typically use fresh or dried ginger in cooking, and some take ginger supplements for their possible health benefits

L&L Foods Nigeria Limited offers Dry Split Ginger of Nigerian origin. The ginger is of a premium quality neat, clean and has no yeast or mould on it. It has a firm striated texture with a brownish skin which could be either thin or thick depending on when it is harvested. The ginger flesh is most times yellow in colour and in some cases white or red. It is widely used as a spice or herbal medicine because of its aromatic, pungent and hot taste.

Ginger can be used fresh in dishes or in its processed forms such as dry ginger rhizomes, powder ginger, pickled ginger, ginger crystals and ginger paste. Dry ginger has been proven to have multiple health benefits. It contains thermogenic agents that are useful to burn fat. Regular consumption of ginger may also help in boosting metabolism and burning off excess fat. The ginger offered by L&L Foods Nigeria Limited is suitable for human consumption and can be stored for close to 3-4 years in proper conditions. Samples of the product are available on request.