Ginger Botanical Reference Material

Q: Can this BRM detect adulteration in ginger raw material?

Yes. Comparing a test sample's HPTLC profile against this Zingiber officinale reference material can help detect spent ginger that has already been extracted for oleoresin and resold, other rhizomes such as galangal used as bulking fillers, or excess fibrous material diluting the active gingerol and shogaol content.

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BioTrace Labs' Ginger Botanical Reference Material is a certified Zingiber officinale botanical reference material, developed for HPTLC fingerprinting, phytochemical authentication, and herbal quality-control testing. Each Zingiber officinale rhizome reference material batch is botanically verified and profiled to confirm its gingerol and shogaol composition, giving analytical laboratories, herbal and food manufacturers, and researchers a dependable ginger HPTLC reference material for identity confirmation and comparative phytochemical analysis. As a trusted ginger reference material supplier, BioTrace Labs supplies laboratories and manufacturers across the USA, giving them confidence in the authenticity and traceability of every batch they buy.

SKU: BL86253

Category: Botanical Reference Material (BRM)

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Description

Parameter	Details
Botanical Name	Zingiber officinale
Other Names	Ginger, Adrak, Sonth (dry ginger)
Plant Part Used	Rhizome
Family	Zingiberaceae
Chemical Constituents	Gingerols (6-gingerol), shogaols (6-shogaol), zingerone
Use	HPTLC, herbal standardization, phytochemical fingerprinting, botanical authentication
Product Form	Whole Dry / Powdered (at 5% extra cost)
Type	Botanical Reference Material (BRM) / Testing purpose
Reference Type	Voucher-grade botanical reference material

Why Use Ginger Botanical Reference Material?

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is widely used in food, herbal, and dietary-supplement testing. A characterized botanical reference material provides laboratories with a defined plant material for comparison during identity testing, chromatographic fingerprinting, and raw-material quality assessment.

BioTrace Labs' Ginger Botanical Reference Material is intended for analytical and research applications including HPTLC profiling, botanical authentication, phytochemical comparison, and herbal raw-material standardization.

HPTLC Analysis Profile

HPTLC compliant, using an optimized ginger HPTLC fingerprint method
Detection under UV 254 nm / 366 nm, plus derivatization
Produces a reproducible gingerol/shogaol fingerprint for identity confirmation

Applications

Herbal and food raw-material standardization, and ginger botanical authentication
Quality control laboratories running comparative phytochemical analysis
Academic and industrial research using Zingiber officinale BRM
Detecting adulteration with spent ginger (already extracted for oleoresin and resold), other rhizomes such as galangal (Alpinia galanga) used as bulking fillers, or excess fiber content diluting active gingerol/shogaol levels

Documentation Provided

Certificate of Analysis (CoA) provided on request, downloadable via the “Download CoA” button or by using “Ask a Question.”

Packaging & Storage

Packed in airtight, light-resistant containers
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and humidity to preserve gingerol and shogaol content

Disclaimer

For analytical and research purposes only. Not intended for direct consumption.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ginger Botanical Reference Material?

Ginger Botanical Reference Material is a certified Zingiber officinale botanical reference material used to confirm identity and authenticity through HPTLC fingerprinting and phytochemical comparison.

What is a ginger HPTLC fingerprint used for?

A ginger HPTLC fingerprint is a chromatographic profile of gingerols and shogaols used to confirm that a raw material is genuine Zingiber officinale and free from substitution.

How does this BRM support botanical authentication of ginger?

It provides a verified comparison standard against which an unknown ginger sample's HPTLC or phytochemical profile can be matched, confirming species identity and detecting mislabeling.

What is the difference between gingerols and shogaols?

Gingerols, particularly 6-gingerol, are the dominant pungent compounds in fresh ginger, while shogaols, such as 6-shogaol, form from gingerols during drying or heating. An HPTLC fingerprint that accounts for both gives a more complete identity picture depending on whether the material is fresh, dried, or processed.

Can this BRM detect adulteration in ginger raw material?

Yes. Comparing a test sample's HPTLC profile against this Zingiber officinale reference material can help detect spent ginger that has already been extracted for oleoresin and resold, other rhizomes such as galangal used as bulking fillers, or excess fibrous material diluting the active gingerol and shogaol content.

Is this BRM available in bulk from a supplier?Yes, BioTrace Labs is a ginger reference material supplier offering both standard 5g/10g packs and bulk quantities — contact us via “Ask a Question” for bulk or custom orders.

Yes, BioTrace Labs is a ginger reference material supplier offering both standard 5g/10g packs and bulk quantities, contact us via “Ask a Question” for bulk or custom orders.

Does this BRM come with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA)?

Yes, a Certificate of Analysis confirming the HPTLC fingerprint and identity of each batch is available on request via the Download CoA option.

How should this BRM be stored to preserve its active markers?

Store it in a cool, dry place inside its original airtight, light-resistant packaging, away from direct light and humidity, to preserve its gingerol and shogaol content.

Do you ship Ginger Botanical Reference Material within the USA?

Yes. BioTrace Labs is a US-based supplier of Ginger Botanical Reference Material, so US laboratories and manufacturers can order without the customs delays or import paperwork that come with overseas suppliers.