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The discussion revolves around the use of ultra pureed ginger paste in cooking, with the original poster noting that it added a pleasant zing to their curry. Several replies suggest that the enhanced flavor could be due to preservatives or other ingredients in the paste, such as vinegar or MSG. While the community acknowledges the convenience and potential flavor benefits of using pureed ginger, there is no definitive consensus on its overall quality compared to fresh ginger.

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Offline DeeDee

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Small GINGER discovery
« on: November 20, 2005, 03:59 AM »
Hi all,

On a whim I purchased a jar of ultra pureed Ginger paste stuff instead of the real thing.  Nothing too esoteric, just ginger and water I think.

After an admittedly dodgy UK ounces to US liquid ounces conversion I went ahead and used it tonight for a big base cook-up and a meal. 

The curry definitely had a bit more zing tonight!  I don't think it was the chillies because my dear lady asked for three in the pot instead of the required five for tonight's Jalfrezi.

I'm posting to see if anyone has any thoughts on this?  Is puree okay generally, because it tasted great, fuller somehow.

:-)

DeeDee
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Offline raygraham

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Re: Small GINGER discovery
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2005, 06:55 AM »
Hi DD,

As a good old standby I buy jars of either pureed Ginger or Garlic or you can get jars with a mix of both.
A lot of recipes call for equal amounts of Ginger and Garlic and the mixed jars are very convienient and seem to last ages without going off. I think you are right that there is a certain something about the taste ( a zing! ) and wonder if this might be vinegar or some sort of spirit which helps preserve freshness and stops it discolouring which freshly minced Ginger/Garlic seems to do.

Regards

Ray
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Offline Yellow Fingers

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Re: Small GINGER discovery
« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2005, 09:54 AM »
Hello DD

Look at the contents of the jar. They vary, but there's almost always a preservative of some kind and it could be this that's giving that added kick. Any MSG in there by any chance?
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Offline DeeDee

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Re: Small GINGER discovery
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2005, 12:56 AM »
I finished the jar and binned it so I'll check the label next time.  Can't stand MSG, gives me a headache.  :P

:-)

DeeDee
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