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Ginger Root
Ginger Root (Zingiber officinalis) is a creeping perennial with a rhizome that can be used to flavor food and beverages. The taste is described as fiery and pungent and can be used for its health benefits, and the plant is noted as having antioxidant effects. It can be used in gingerbread, cake, cookies, pie, sausage, curry, paste, ginger ale, spice mix, curries and as an accent to sushi.
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Black Plum (Syzygium cumini) is a fruit which has combination of sweet, mildly sour and astringent flavor. The product tends to color the tongue purple when eaten. It also has medicinal purposes including anti-bacterial characteristics. It is best eaten by itself.
