Ginger comes from the Sanskrit word stringavera, meaning ‘with a body like a horn’. Native to India and China, it has been used for various medicinal purposes for centuries, including soothing digestive complaints, easing nausea and boosting immunity.

It is a great option for including in the kids’ lunchboxes for snack time or morning tea. For a contrasting crunch, combine your ginger cubes with some crispy nuts and seeds into a tasty, energising mixture. Add it to mueslis, granolas, porridges, energy bars and bliss balls, not only to add flavour but also to maintain moisture in the recipe. Crystallized ginger is a wonderful ingredient in homemade chutneys and dips, or simply pop a handful in a ramiken and add it to your next entertaining platter. For your foodie friends, fill up a jar with crystallized ginger sticks to gift them on special occasions.