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=== Chemistry of ginger === The characteristic fragrance and flavor of ginger result from [[w:volatility (chemistry)|volatile]] [[w:essential oil|oils]] that compose 1-3% of the weight of fresh ginger, primarily consisting of [[w:zingerone|zingerone]], [[w:shogao|l]]s, and [[w:gingerol|gingerol]]s with [6]-gingerol (1-[4'-hydroxy-3'-methoxyphenyl]-5-hydroxy-3-decanone) as the major pungent compound.<ref name="an">{{cite journal|displayauthors=3|vauthors=An K, Zhao D, Wang Z, Wu J, Xu Y, Xiao G|year=2016|title=Comparison of different drying methods on Chinese ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe): Changes in volatiles, chemical profile, antioxidant properties, and microstructure|url=|journal=[[Food Chemistry (journal)|Food Chem.]]|volume=197|issue=Part B|pages=1292β300|doi=10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.11.033|pmid=26675871|via=}}</ref> Zingerone is produced from gingerols during drying, having lower pungency and a spicy-sweet aroma.<ref name=an/> Shagoals are more pungent and have higher antioxidant activity but not found in raw ginger, but is formed from gingerols during heating, storage or via acidity.<ref name=an/><ref name="WikipediaGinger-Chemistry-2019-11">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger#Chemistry</ref> Fresh ginger also contains an enzyme [[w:zingibain|zingibain]] which is a [[w:cysteine protease|cysteine protease]] and has similar properties to [[w:rennet|rennet]].<ref name="WikipediaGinger-Chemistry-2019-11"/> [[File:Gingembre.jpg|thumb|right|260px|Ginger [[w:rhizome|rhizome]] (root)]] [https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-benefits-of-ginger 11 health benefits of ginger at healthline.com (with sources)] # [[w:Ginger|Ginger]] contains [[w:Gingerol]], a substance with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.<ref group="1st seen in" name="healthline-ginger2017">https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-benefits-of-ginger</ref> # Ginger can treat many forms of nausea, especially morning sickness and chemo-induced nausea<ref group="1st seen in" name="healthline-ginger2017"/> # Ginger may reduce muscle pain and soreness <ref group="1st seen in" name="healthline-ginger2017"/> # Ginger can help with [[w:osteoarthritis]] <ref group="1st seen in" name="healthline-ginger2017"/> # Ginger may lower blood sugars <ref group="1st seen in" name="healthline-ginger2017"/> # Ginger can help treat chronic indigestion <ref group="1st seen in" name="healthline-ginger2017"/> # Ginger powder may significantly reduce menstrual pain <ref group="1st seen in" name="healthline-ginger2017"/> # Ginger may lower cholesterol levels <ref group="1st seen in" name="healthline-ginger2017"/> # Ginger contains gingerol, which may help to prevent cancers <ref group="1st seen in" name="healthline-ginger2017"/> # Ginger may improve brain functioning and protect against Alzheimer's disease <ref group="1st seen in" name="healthline-ginger2017"/> # Gingerol can help lower risk of infections <ref group="1st seen in" name="healthline-ginger2017"/> ----
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