Phytochemical profile, therapeutic potentials, nutritional composition, and food applications of ginger: a comprehensive review

Abstract The review presents a comprehensive overview of the various bioactive compounds found in ginger, namely gingerols, shogaols, paradols, and zingerone as well as their biological activities. The compounds are responsible for the distinct aroma, flavor, and pharmacological activities such as a...

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Main Authors:	Great Iruoghene Edo, Ufuoma Augustina Igbuku, Raghda S. Makia, Endurance Fegor Isoje, Tayser Sumer Gaaz, Emad Yousif, Agatha Ngukuran Jikah, Khalid Zainulabdeen, Patrick Othuke Akpoghelie, Rapheal Ajiri Opiti, Arthur Efeoghene Athan Essaghah, Dina S. Ahmed, Huzaifa Umar
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Springer 2025-02-01
Series:	Discover Food
Subjects:	Ginger Food Gingerols Nutrition Zingerone Shogaols
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1007/s44187-025-00280-2
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