Ginger is mainly known as an Asian spice. The zingy spice is mainly produced in India and China is the largest exporter of the spice. Brazil is not the first country one would think of when thinking about ginger. However, Brazilian ginger is some of the highest-quality ginger available.
Ginger grown in Brazil is the Zingiber Officinale variety, the basic type of ginger found in most stores. However, according to Santanas Ginger, a Brazilian ginger grower and exporter, Brazilian ginger is firmer, bigger, and its skin is shiny and smooth without blemishes. Brazilian ginger has a fibrous flesh, whilst Asian ginger is often quite smooth on the inside, and is often produced organically. The Brazilian climate is very well-suited for ginger production. Ginger needs to be grown in a humid environment, above sea level. Brazil’s elevated plains make for good cultivation ground. Around 95% of all ginger exported by Brazil comes from Espirito Santo, a tropical coastal province.