Organic ginger puree for food manufacturing is washed, finely ground organic ginger root, supplied either as individually quick frozen (IQF) pellets or as aseptically packed bulk puree for room-temperature storage. It's used as a ready-to-use ingredient in sauces, dressings, ready meals, bakery products, and beverages, so the buyer doesn't have to wash, peel, and grind ginger in-house.
Before procurement teams start comparing suppliers, they're really asking the same five questions: which format suits the production line, where does the ginger come from, what certification actually backs the "organic" claim, what specifications and packaging are available, and what will it cost. This guide answers each of those in order, using our own supply chain as the working example.
1. What is ginger puree exactly, and how does it differ from ginger paste?
Ginger puree for industrial use is a pure product: washed, peeled, and finely ground ginger root, with no water, salt, or preservatives added. That sets it apart from ginger paste found on retail shelves, which typically does contain additives such as salt, citric acid, or vinegar to extend shelf life in a small consumer pack. For food manufacturers producing to a recipe and at volume, a puree without additives is the more logical base ingredient, since it keeps the formulation entirely in their own hands.
Our ginger puree product page lists current specifications and packaging options for both formats.
2. Where does the ginger come from, and how far back can you trace it?
NOW Organic has sourced organic ginger from Peru and China since 2006, working directly with growers rather than through anonymous trading intermediaries. We've documented that relationship first-hand: read about our visit to our ginger suppliers in Peru during harvest season.
The puree itself is ground and processed at our own facility in the Netherlands, so the chain from field to finished product stays under our control rather than being split across multiple third parties. That matters for buyers who need to answer traceability questions from their own customers or auditors.
What to ask any supplier: do they grind and pack the puree in-house, or only resell it? Fewer handoffs in the chain means less risk of mixing with non-organic material and an easier chain to audit.
3. Is it certified organic, and what does that certification actually cover?
NOW Organic products are certified EU Organic by SKAL Bio Controle, certificate number 027851. Specific products and facilities also carry BCS and BRC certification, covering food safety and traceability standards used across global wholesale. Full certification detail is available on our FAQ page.
A certificate confirms the ginger was grown under audited conditions without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. On its own, it says nothing about how short or long the processing chain is after that, which is the question we answer above.
4. IQF pellets or aseptic bulk: which format suits your production line?
The right format depends on your storage capacity and logistics, not just the application:
- IQF pellets are frozen individually, so you can weigh out and dose the exact amount needed without thawing the whole batch. This does require a frozen chain all the way to the production line.
- Aseptic bulk puree is briefly heat-treated and packed under sterile conditions, so it's shelf-stable at room temperature without a freezer. Once opened, the pack needs to be used in one go.
- For applications that call for coarser, recognisable pieces rather than a smooth puree, IQF ginger dices are often the better starting point.
5. What specifications, packaging and shelf life can you expect?
NOW Organic supplies ginger puree as IQF pellets of 8 to 20 grams each, or as bulk puree in 200 kg aseptic drums, with year-round availability rather than a single seasonal harvest window.
IQF pellets generally suit manufacturers with existing freezer storage who need small, repeatable doses; bulk aseptic drums suit producers who'd rather not manage a frozen chain, or who process the puree fully in one production run.
6. What determines price, and how do you get a quote?
Price is driven by format (aseptic processing carries a different cost base than freezing), order volume, packaging, incoterm, and harvest seasonality.
The fastest way to get a firm number is to request a quote directly through our ginger puree product page, where our team typically responds within 12 hours. If you're earlier in the evaluation process, our organic buyers guide walks through the full sourcing framework before you request pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ginger puree for food manufacturing is a pure product made from washed, finely ground ginger root with nothing added, supplied as IQF pellets or aseptically packed bulk puree. Ginger paste is typically a consumer product with additives such as salt, citric acid, or vinegar as a preservative, and isn't made for large-scale industrial dosing.
IQF (individually quick frozen) pellets are frozen individually, so you can weigh out and dose the exact amount needed without thawing the whole batch, and require a frozen supply chain. Aseptic bulk puree is briefly heat-treated and packed under sterile conditions, so it's shelf-stable at room temperature without a freezer, but must be used in one go once opened.
Yes. NOW Organic products are certified EU Organic by SKAL Bio Controle, certificate number 027851. Specific facilities also hold BCS and BRC certification for food safety and traceability.
NOW Organic has sourced organic ginger from Peru and China since 2006. The puree is processed at our own facility in the Netherlands, so the chain from field to finished product stays under our control.
Yes, private label is available for qualifying order volumes. Contact us with your target format and volume to receive a tailored proposal.
