Ginger and garlic
Ginger and garlic
| Property | Ginger | Garlic |
| Appearance | Knobby, yellow-brown | White or purple, bulbous |
| Shape | Irregular rhizome | Bulb with cloves |
| Size | 4-10 cm long | 4-8 cm diameter |
| Texture | Firm, fibrous | Papery skin, fleshy cloves |
| Color | Brown skin, yellow flesh | White or purple skin |
| Odor | Pungent, spicy | Strong, aromatic |
| Taste | Spicy, slightly sweet | Sharp, slightly bitter |
| Moisture Content | 70-80% | 60-70% |
| Density | 0.6-0.8 g/cm³ | 0.6-0.9 g/cm³ |
| Storage | Dry, cool, refrigerated | Dry, cool, ventilated |