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BIO Web Conf.
Volume 96, 2024
The 2nd Unhas International Conference on Agricultural Technology (UICAT 2023)
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| Article Number | 01021 | |
| Number of page(s) | 9 | |
| Section | The Science of Food | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/bioconf/20249601021 | |
| Published online | 27 March 2024 | |
Analysis of Ginger Varieties (Zingiber Officinale) in Indonesia, Nutritional Content and Potential for Health
1 Midwifery Departement, Graduate School, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
2 Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University, 90245, Makassar, Indonesia
3 Departement of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University, 90245, Makassar, Indonesia
4 Department of Forestry, Hasanuddin University, 90245, Makassar, Indonesia
* Corresponding author: andinilawati@pasca.unhas.ac.id
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a traditional spice that is widely used as a medicine with a myriad of benefits because it is rich in nutrients and bioactive compounds that are used in health. Examining the character of various varieties of ginger in Indonesia, nutritional content, pharmacology, and their potential for health. Literature study by reviewing 30 references to publication articles in national and international journals accessed through sciencedirect, google scholar, Pubmed, wiLey. In Indonesia there are 3 varieties of ginger, namely sunti ginger, gajah ginger and emprit ginger. Nutritional content including, energy, carbohydrates, fiber, protein, sodium, iron, potassium and vitamins. Pharmacological activities in ginger include antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antibacterial and antiviral Ginger for health can be used to overcome nausea, vomiting, coughing, relieving headaches, and dealing with stress. Ginger contains many nutrients and is beneficial for health.
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